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Skin

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Which touch receptors are responsible for sensations of pressure, vibrations, movement and texture? Mechanoreceptors
What’s an example of thermoregulation? Vascoconstriction
What doesn’t affect skin absorption? Condition of thermoreceptors
The first stage of wound healing is Hemostasis
Melanocytes do not.. Originate from bone marrow
Vitamin that protects against UV damage and slows sign of aging Vitamin A
How long before sun exposure should sunscreen be applied? 15 minutes
Small elevations of skin similar to vesicles in size and shape but contain pus Pustules
A linear split line in the epidermis or dermis that occurs when skin loses its flexibility due to exposure to wind, cold and water Fissure
Vascular disorder appears thread-like lines on the skin caused by widened blood vessels Telangiectasia
Lack of pigmentation of the skin caused by a decrease in activity of melanocytes Leukoderma
White enclosed keratin filled cysts which form a hard ball beneath the outer layer of the skin Milia
Person exposed to excessive heat may develop small vesicles with burning and itching of the skin Miliaria rubra
Verruca Warts, contagious
What common skin cancer tends to appear translucent, have irregular borders and tiny blood vessels running through it? Basal cell carcinoma
Dry skin Small pores, flaky areas
Hypopigmentation Result of melanocyte dying and not producing pigment
Alpha hydroxy acid breaks bonds connecting skin cells together Glycolic acid
Erythromycin Oral therapy
What’s the purpose of using hydration during the Balance phase of skin care? Ensure proper water content within the skin
how can an esthetician help a client who as edema? use modalities that help move fluid
epidermal discoloration improves with exfoliation and… Use Of products that block melanin formation
how long after performing a chemical peel should follow up be completed? 48-72 hours
Mixing crushed herbs and hot liquid to form a paste poultice
which algae contains beta-carotene red
PASSER Protection, Absorption, Secretion, Sensation, Excretion, Regulation
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