Skin Theory I
What layer of the skin is composed of keratinocytes and epithelial cells, No blood vessels and has 5 layers?
Epidermis
Studies show ____ of wrinkles are caused by excessive exposure to the sun, and only ____ by the natural aging process
90% and 10 %
What layer of skin is located below the dermal layer and composed of adipose (fatty) and loose connective tissue?
subcutaneous
Of the occupational disorders which is caused by exposure to substances or materials such as fragrances, cosmetics, soaps, hair dyes, perm solutions, nail polish or latex gloves often causes a red, streaky or patchy rash where the substance touched the skin?
Allergic contact dermatitis
A papule is an example of what type of lesion?
primary
The process of cleansing, toning, moisturizing, protecting and enhancing the skin is known as what?
esthetics
Of the epidermis layers which ones function consist of new cell growth occurs through mitosis, or cell division (Keratinocytes and melanocytes)?
Stratum Basale
What layer of the the skin layer is made up of connective tissues that are composed of a semifluid substance containing collagen protein and elastin fibers, both of which lend support to the epidermis and give the skin its elastic quality.
The dermal
What are the three categories of lesions?
Primary, Secondary and Tertiary
What term used to describe any hyperpigmentation caused by overactivity of the melanocytes in the epidermis. It can be triggered by overexposure to sunlight, overactivity of the pituitary gland, circulation of hormones, disease and drugs. Examples of melanoderma include chloasma, moles and nevus.
Melanoderma
What are the three main layers of the skin?
Epidermis, Dermal, and Subcutaneous
This layer of the epidermis is located on the palms of the hands and the soles of the feet only, where there are no hair follicles.
stratum lucidum
What are the four skin types?
Dry,Oily,Normal,Combination
What are The ABCDEs of Skin Cancer?
Asymmetry, Border, Color, diameter and evolution
This disorder has prickly heat, is an acute eruption of small red vesicles with burning and itching of the skin caused by excessive heat.
Miliaria rubra
Of the 6 basic functions of the skin, what are the two s's do and what do they do (s.h.a.p.e.s)?
Sensation(Senses heat, cold, touch, pain, pressure) and Secretion(Secretes sebum that keeps skin soft, supple and pliable; prevents bacteria from invading the skin)
This layer of the epidermis includes cells that have absorbed melanin to distribute pigmentation to other cells;the cells then become irregularly shaped and have connections that appear as spines between the cells that help hold the cells together.
stratum spinosum
What are the three major functions of the sudoriferous (sweat) glands?
Helping to maintain the acidic pH factor of the skin, Excretion of waste products and Control and regulation of body temperatures
What are the 6 signs of infection?
pain, swelling, redness, local fever (heat), throbbing and discharge
infection in the hair follicles caused by bacteria, shaving or clothing irritation. It usually looks like a red pimple with a hair in the center.
Folliculitis
What is the study of the skin, its structure, functions, diseases and treatment is called?
dermatology
What are some of the functions of the skin ?
regulation of body temperature and protection
What are the two dermal layers?
papillary layer and reticular layer
Signs of a disorder or disease are divided into 2 categories what are they?
Subjective and Objective
Comedone is the technical name for?
blackhead