skin
a licensed cosmetologist that focuses on the skin is call an
estheticians
to reduce sun damage to the skin
use sunscreen
what are some common areas for contact dermatitis
fingers, palms, back of hands.
inflammation is a indication that your body is
trying to heal its self
what are the 3 main types of lesions
primary, secondary and tertiary
what is the body's largest organ
the skin
what does SPF stand for
sun protection factor
to prevent contact dermatitis
use implements or gloves when working with chemicals
true or false
skin inflammation does not indicate there is a skin infection, but a skin infection can cause inflammation.
true
what characteristics can help you differentiate the type of lesions
size and layers
what is one function of the skin (there are 5)
protects, regulates temp, sensory perception, produce vitamin d, gets rid of waste
what is one of the biggest factors of skin aging
tanning and/or sunbathing
decribe a symptom of context dermatitis
inflammation, redness, swelling, itching, burning
most skin infections are
A)not contagious
B) highly contagious
highly contagious
what is a secondary lesion?
material in the skins surface such as crust or scab
the layers of the skin in order are...
epidermis, dermis, hypodermis
what is the most common forms of cancer
skin cancer
who is more likely to get contact dermatitis from exfoliation products and drying agents?
A)nailtech
B)estheticians
C)none
estheticians
enters from a break in the skin
when a client has a long-term skin inflammation you should refer them to a
dermatologist
structural alterations of the skins tissues that are caused by injury or damage are known as
lesions
a sunburn can result in what degree of burns
first-degree and second-degree
what are the 2 types of context dermatitis?
allergic and irritant dermatitis
where does impetigo typically occur
the face
a crack in the skin that penetrates the dermis
fissure