Infection Control
Showing no symptoms or signs of infection
Asymptomatic
the substance that dissolves the solute and makes a solution
solvent
the blueprint material of genetic information; contains all the information that controls the function of every living cell (Full tittle and Abbreviation)
deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)
closed, abnormally developed sac containing fluid, infection, or other matter above or below the skin
Cyst
as defined by the U.S. Food And Drug Administration (FDA): articles that are intended to be rubbed, poured, sprinkled, or otherwise applied to the human body or any part thereof for cleansing, beautifying, promoting attractiveness, or altering the appearance
cosmetics
a type of infectious bacteria that is highly resistant to conventional treatments such as antibiotics
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
characteristics that can be determined without a chemical reaction and that do not cause a chemical change in the substance
physical properties
transports chemical energy within cells for metabolism
Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP)
often referred to as tumors, but nodules are smaller bumps caused by conditions such as scar tissue, fatty deposits, or infections
nodule
term used to describe high-quality products or ingredients intended to improve the skin’s health and appearance
cosmeceutical
the ability of a product to produce the intended effect; on a disinfectant label, it indicates specific pathogens destroyed or disabled when used properly
efficacy
having an affinity for or an attraction to fat and oils (oil-loving)
lipophilic
also known as duct glands; produce a substance that travels through small, tubelike ducts, sweat and oil glands of the skin belong to this group
exocrine glands
skin damage, developed in the later stages of disease, that changes the structure of tissues or organs
secondary skin lesions
scale used to measure the skin type’s ability to tolerate sun exposure
Fitzpatrick scale
Infestation of the hair and scalp with head lice
Pediculosis Capitis
when acids are mixed with alkalis in equal proportions, balancing the total pH and forming water (H2O) and a salt
acid–alkali neutralization reactions
lower jawbone; largest and strongest bone of the face
Mandible
type of skin cancer more serious than basal cell carcinoma; characterized by scaly, red or pink papules or nodules; also appear as open sores or crusty areas; can grow and spread in the body
squamous cell carcinoma
visible broken or distended capillaries less than 0.5 mm due to intrinsic or extrinsic causes
telangiectasia
tuberculocidal disinfectants that are a form of formaldehyde, have a very high pH, and can damage the skin and eyes
phenolic disinfectants
chemical reaction that releases a significant amount of heat
chemical reaction that releases a significant amount of heat
back of the epicranius; muscle that draws the scalp backward
occipitalis
severe oiliness of the skin; an abnormal secretion from the sebaceous glands
seborrhea
is a cone-shaped elevation of connective tissue that contains the capillaries and nerves located at the base of the follicle that fits into the bulb.
hair papilla