ACNE
during the teen years or puberty
What time of life (or general age) does acne usually become a problem?
Aspirin thins the blood and can make bleeding difficult to stop.
Why should you NOT use aspirin when getting a tattoo?
Vitamin D
What does sunlight cause our skin to create?
Human Papilloma Virus
What is the virus that is responsible for warts? (also called HPV)
Epidermis, Dermis, Subcutaneous oof
What are the 3 layers of the skin, named from top to bottom?
the bacteria may be spread to other pores, the infection can be pushed deeper, worsening the infection, and/or scars can be created
Why should you NOT pop pimples?
A current business license, sanitary counter space dedicated to equipment alone, clean restrooms
What are three things to look for when selecting a safe tattoo parlor.
DOUBLE JEOPARDY!
A, B, C, D, E
What are the ABC's of skin cancer? (Now name them!)
(Asymmetry, Border, Color, Diameter, Evolving)
Gardisil
What kind of vaccine will prevent both genital warts and cervical cancers?
Melanin
What is the substance called that gives your skin its color?
a dermatologist
What kind of doctor should you see about skin care and acne problems?
lasers, dermabrasion, cutting away
What are three ways to remove a tattoo?
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
When are the sun's rays the strongest during the day?
Lasers, surgical curettage, cryotherapy, salicylic acid, duct tape
What are ways to remove warts?
Sebum
What is the substance secreted by the oil glands?
Step one: During the teen years, when puberty occurs, oil glands produce too much oil, clogging the pores. (causing whiteheads)
Step two: If oxygen comes in contact with the clogged oil, it oxydizes, turning it black (blackheads.)
Step three: If bacteria is trapped in the clogged pore, an infection begins, causing redness, pus and swelling.
What is describe the process of a pimple developing?
Amateur, Cultural, Professional, Cosmetic, Medical
What are 5 types of tattoos?
Ice, Snow, Water
When you are around what reflective surfaces should you apply more sunscreen?
The virus can continue to live in the skin even after a wart is removed.
Why is removing a wart not guaranteed to work?
Skin to skin contact
How are warts passed from person to person?
the T-Zone
What is the area of the forehead and down the nose to the chin called?
The skin can react, causing an allergic response.
When lasers are used to break down the colored ink and remove a tattoo, what can happen as the ink is absorbed into the body?
If you were to divide a picture of the mole or skin blemish in half, the two sides would mirror each other.
What does "asymmetry" mean?
Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn
What popular classic book characters talk about some folk remedies that people have been known to believe in regarding warts?
Hair follicle
What is another word for “hair root?”