Layers of the Skin
What are the 3 main layers of the skin?
1. Epidermis
2. Dermis
3. Subcutaneous (Hypodermis)
Hair is also referred to as the ____________ unit.
Pilosebaceous
Baby hair
Lanugo
What is the most important skin characteristic?
What is lowest layer of the epidermis?
Stratum Germinativum (Stratum Basale)
What are 3 key factors that influence hair growth?
- hormones
- genetics
- age
coarser, pigmented hair that's found on scalp, legs, & arms
Terminal
There can be a danger on an insensitive area of the skin if it's ______________
Overtreated
In what layer of the skin is melanin produced?
Stratum Germinativum (Stratum Germinativum)
Peach fuzz; shouldn't wax/tweeze
Vellus
What stage of hair growth is ideal for an electrologist?
Anagen
Hair depth
Which is the thickest layer of the dermis? What appendages are included in this layer?
Reticular Layer. Appendages:
- blood vessels
- lymph vessels
- sudoriferous glands
- nerve endings
- hair follicles
- arrector pili muscles
- fat cells
- sebaceous glands
What is the bulb?
The area where the hair grows which contains the dividing cells of the hair matrix that produce the hair & the protective external/internal root sheath.
What type/color of hair can NOT be treated with laser but CAN be treated with electrolysis?
Light (white, grey, blond, red)
In which type of skin is the Stratum Lucidum present?
Thick skin only (Palms of hands & soles of feet)