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Microscopic study of the skin’s tissue   show
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Study of the skin, its structure, functions, diseases and treatments   show
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show Pore  
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show Hair follicle  
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show 1.Protection 2. Absorption 3. Secretion 4. Excretion 5. Regulation 6. Sensation  
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show Protection  
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Using it’s thousand of pores on the surface of the skin to provide necessary moisture, nourishment and protection - penetration   show
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COmplex mixture of fatty substances that keeps the skin soft, supple and pliable   show
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Protective barrier to prevent bacteria from invading the skin. Layer of sebum on the skin   show
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Skin releasing sebum-a function   show
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show Excretion  
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Maintaining tempature   show
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show Sensation  
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show Keratin  
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show 1. Hard Keratin 2. Soft Keratin  
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Makes up the fingernails and hair   show
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show Soft Keratin  
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The outermost layer of the skin, also referred to as the cuticle or scarf skin   show
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show Dermis or dermal layer  
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show Subcutaneous layer, also called subcutis or subdermis ___Adipose or fatty tissue  
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Known as the protective layer   show
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show Keratinocytes, which consist of the protein keratin  
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In addition to the keratinocytes, the epidermis layer is also made up of   show
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5 layers of the epidermis:   show
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First passageway into the skin. Keratinocytes are located within the   show
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show Stratum Corneum  
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Unlike hard keratin found in nails, Keratin produced by the skin remains soft through a process called   show
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Layer that is hardened, cornfield, horny cells   show
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Layer that is transparent, clear (ludic) cells   show
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Layer that has grain like cells   show
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show Stratum Spinosum  
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show Stratum Germinativum or Statum Basale  
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show Desmosomes *the interconnectedness makes this lay water resistant, protects the skin’s moisture balance by acting as barrier to moisture loss  
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Normally Keratinocytes remain in the stratum Corneum for about ____ days before they are shed   show
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Cells within the stratum Corneum protect the layers below with _____   show
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show Stratum Lucidum  
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show Stratum Lucidum  
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show Stratum Granulosum  
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Granules (dying cells) on their way to the skin’s surface to replace cells that are shed from the Stratum Corneum are located in what layer   show
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show Organelles  
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All the cells are dead in the following layers:   show
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show Statum Spinosum  
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show 8-10  
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show Langerhans Cells  
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show Antigens  
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show T-Cells  
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Lowest layer of the epidermis is the   show
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Contains basal cells that continually divide through a process called mitosis, to replace the cells that are lost from the cornfield outermost layer.   show
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show 25-30 days  
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show Hemidesmosomes  
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show Keratinocytes  
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show Stratum Germinativum  
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Touch receptors, or sensory cells, that are only found in thick skin (without hair) in the stratum Germinativum.   show
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show Melanocytes produce _________ , which is packaged in intracellular vesicles called _____________  
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In response to UV rays, Melanocytes increase the production of   show
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show Dermis  
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Functions as the support structure, is comprised of many connective tissues and is rich in capillaries and blood vessels.   show
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Connective tissues in the dermis are composed of a semi-fluid, jellylike substance containing   show
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show Fibroblast cells  
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Strong protein substance that when broken down, forms bundles that strengthen and give structure to the skin. Makes up approximately 70% of the dermis   show
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Found in bone cartilage, tendons, and other connective tissues and is a major component in would healing and scar formation   show
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Excessive amounts of collagen may product thick, raised scars called   show
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Fiberous protein, similar to collagen and is the basis of what forms elastic tissue   show
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show Mast Cells  
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2 layers of the dermis   show
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show Papillary dermis  
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show Receptors *Pain receptors are free nerve endings not associated with cells.  
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Merkel cells found in ___________of the palms and soles, have specialized nerve endings associated with them. Pain receptors detect extreme temperatures, mechanical surface injury and chemical applications such as high level chem peels   show
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Free nerve endings located in the dermis. Cold receptors outnumber the heat receptors by 3-4 times.   show
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show Mechanoreceptors  
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show General touch, pressure or vibration  
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4 Main receptors for sensation:   show
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Light pressure and cold receptors   show
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show Ruffini’s Corpuscles  
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Deep pressure and pain receptors   show
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show Krause’s End Bulbs  
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Lowest layer of the dermis   show
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show Reticular Dermis  
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_________ is the skin’s mattress __________ is the coils that hold it together   show
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5 things that originate in the reticular dermis   show
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Produce sweat, a mixture of water, urea, electrolytes and lactic acid. Controlled by the body’s nervous system.   show
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Each sudoriferous gland consists of:   show
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Considered to be appendages of the skin, there are two types of sudoriferous glands   show
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Sweat glands located under the arms, in genitals and the nipples. Secrete odorless susbstance which triggered by emotions rather than horomones   show
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show Apocrine Glands  
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show Eccrine glands  
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show Eccrine glands  
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Like the thyroid gland, release their secretions (horomones) into the blood and are known as ductless glands.   show
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Like sweat gland and sebaceous gland, these release their secretions into ducts. These ducts deposit the glandular secretions on the surface of the skin   show
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Influenced by the sympathetic nervous system, which produces physiological responses such as increased heart rate, blood flow, sweating and faster respiration.   show
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show Eccrine  
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show Sebaceous glands  
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show Sebaceous Glands  
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Largest number of sebaceous glands are found in the   show
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Attached to the upper 1/3 of the hair follicle and are 2-3 times larger around facial hair follicles than scalp hair follicles   show
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show Androgen - male horomones present in men and women  
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show The Acid Mantle  
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show Subcutaneous layer, also called subcutis or subdermis  
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show Subcutaneous Layer  
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show 1.Epithelial 2.Connective 3. Muscular 4.Nerve 5. Liquid  
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show Epithelial  
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Type of tissue found in the dermis   show
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Type of tissue found in muscles   show
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Type of tissue found in nerves   show
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show Liquid  
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4 Examples of connective tissue   show
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Produce collagen and elastin   show
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show Adipocytes  
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show Mast Cells  
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Surround and digest foreign substances; white blood cells   show
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show Lymphocytes  
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Fight infections   show
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Respond to pain; free nerve endings not associated with cells   show
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show Thermoreceptors  
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Respond to stimuli that distort cell membranes; stretching, compression, twisting   show
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Report the degree of mechanical distortion and the amount of weight   show
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Report fine touch, pressure and vibrations   show
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show Meissner’s corpuscles  
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Report long-term pressure and heat   show
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show Pacinian corpuscles  
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show Krause’s end bulb  
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Cell located in the epidermis, covers and protects   show
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show Keratinocytes  
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show Melanocytes  
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Cell located in the stratum Germinativum, divide and produce new cells to replace the skin cells that have been shed   show
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show Adipose cells  
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show Fibroblast  
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show Langerhans cells  
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Cells located as the spines between the cells, provides strength and support between cells   show
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show Hemidesmosomes  
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Cells located int he stratum Germinativum, detect subtle, gentle to light tough; slow reacting mechanoreceptors found in the epidermis; touch receptors   show
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The process of _______ stimulates new cell growth   show
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show Mechanical or manual exfoliation  
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Process of using natural substances such as enzymes or alpha hydroxy acids in conjunction with other ingredients   show
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Process of absorption into the skin is known as   show
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show 1. Through pores 2. Through hair follicles 3. Through intercellular cement 4. Through sebaceous and sudoriferous glands  
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show Intercellular cement  
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show -Condition of the stratum Corneum, thicker=slower -Hydration level; more moisture=slower -Oiliness of the skin; more oil=slower -Size of products molecules: larger molecule=slower -Temperature of skin:Higher=slower -Pore size: larger=faster -Temp  
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show Rash  
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A change in the structure of the skin tissue   show
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2 types of lesions   show
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Changes in the structure of the skin during the early stages of change and development   show
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7 Primary lesions   show
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Discoloration on the skins surface. Flat areas, usually rounded and distance, may be oval irregular or have an outline that gradually fades into surrounding tissues. Example is large freckle   show
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Solid formation above the skin, often caused by insect bites or allergic reaction. Sharply defined or solid, raised pink swelling or welt that rises above the skin   show
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Small elevation of the skin, usually inflammatory, that does not contain pus. Similar to vesicles in size, if they progress they can become pustules   show
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show Pustule  
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show Vesicle  
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show Bulla  
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show Nodule or tumor  
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show Cyst  
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Skin lesions that appear as a condition or disease progresses and requires treatment by a physician.   show
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show Crust  
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show Excoriation  
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Is the shedding of dead skin cells of the uppermost layer of the epidermis. May be dry, such as with psoriasis or oily such as with dandruff   show
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A formation resulting from a lesion, which extends into the dermis or deeper, and is part of the normal healing process. Permanent, can generally become less noticeable with time. Size and shape are dependent upon the extent of the original injury   show
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show Fissure  
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show Ulcer  
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show Atopic Dermatitis  
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show Contact Dermatitis  
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show Seborrheic Dermatitis (a form of eczema)  
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Inheritable disease that can be triggered by environmental factors if person is genetically predisposed to the disease. Produces an excess of thick, scaly, silvery skin pat aches surround by a red area. Chronic condition that can’t be cured   show
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show Eczema  
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Allergic reaction that produces eruptions of wheals, also referred to as urticaria, rashes are triggered by a release of histamine in the body. Tend to be very itchy and can burn or sting as well   show
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show Infection  
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show Herpes Simplex  
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Caused by the varicella-zoster virus (chickenpox). Starts with pain, tenderness and burning along a nerve root area on one side of the body only. Blisters occur within 5 days and can last up to 10   show
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show Impetigo  
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show Tinea (ringworm)  
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show Tinea Corporis  
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show Tinea Versicolor or Pityriasis Versicolor  
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Viral infections on the top layer of skin that are caused by HPV. Produce a rough keratotic (deep horny skin layer) skin growths, found on hands, fingers, feet, and genitals   show
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show Candida Albicans  
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Acute and very contagious, an inflammation of the membrane that lines the eyelid. Inflammation of the eyelids and eyeballs   show
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show Sebaceous Gland Disorders  
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Dry scaly skin caused by reduced sebum production. Condition also occurs as tissue ages   show
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Condition caused by excess secretion of the sebaceous glands. Commonly associated with oily skin types   show
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Harmless sebaceous cyst filled with sebum which is considered a tumor of the sebaceous gland. Also called wens, usually appear on scalp, neck or back and range in size. When ruptures, can be painful as it stimulates inflammation response   show
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Painful infection of a hair follicle and adjacent subcutaneous tissue that appears as a firm nodule with a central, hard, pus-filled core. Involves 1 hair follicle   show
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show Carbuncle (group of boils)  
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Chronic inflammatory condition of the face in which small capillaries of the face become dilated and inflamed. Superficial tissue of the face also becomes inflamed on the nose, cheeks, and chin. Often accompanied by red, acne type pustules and papule.   show
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show Telangiectasia  
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show Rhinophyma  
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Chronic inflammatory disorder of the sebaceous glands. Occurs when hair follicles become plugged with sebum, dead skin cells and bacterial called PROPIONIBACTERIUM OR P. ACNESBACTERIA   show
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This anaerobic bacteria flourishes in the absence of oxygen, irritates and inflames the hair follicle lining and causes the sebaceous gland to clog. Sebum cont. to be produced and trapped with bacterial under the skin along with pus.   show
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show Androgen  
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In acne, the degree of pore clogging is directly related to the accumulation of the keratinized skin cells that adhere to the follicle, called   show
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An open follicle with a black surface plug, which has been oxidized and discolored due to the sebum’s contact with the air. No skin covering the opening where the sebum comes into contact with the air   show
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show Comedones  
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Plugged sebaceous gland with an opening that is not widely dilated. Bulge because sebum produced cannot escape. Generally soft, lack of inflammation and are easy to extract   show
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Mild acne consisting of open and closed comedones scattered over less than half of the areas of the face or back.   show
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Moderate acne that has an increased number of open and closed comedones as well as an occasional papule or pustule   show
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Moderately severe acne that is characterized by numerous open and closed comedones, papule, pustules and occasional cysts. Frequently red and inflamed. Some acne scarring can start especially with the cystic lesions or acne lesions that have been picked   show
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Severe acne consisting of numerous papule and pustules as well as a large number of cysts on the face, chest, and/or back. Large cystic lesions leave deep scarring. Acne can occur over 50% or more of the face   show
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Small elevation of the skin, usually inflammatory, that does not contain pus   show
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Small inflamed elevation, the next step in the progression from a papule, fulled with bacterial fluid and pus. Appear read and cloudy or white   show
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Pearly white enclosed cysts   show
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Characteristic by inflammatory hard lesions found deeper in the skin at the point where the hair follicle becomes plugged with dead skin cell   show
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Acne treatments include:   show
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An ingredient used to dry and exfoliate. Releases oxygen, which helps in killing the bacteria   show
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show Topical antibiotics  
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show Retain-A  
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An acid that promotes drying and cell turnover   show
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A beta hydroxy acid that mildly dries and promotes cell turnover by producing a mild keratolyic action   show
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An alpha hydroxy acid that breaks the bonds that connect skin cells together, allowing for cell turnover and exfoliation. Glycolic and alpha hydroxy peels remove the stratum corneum and unplug clogged pores   show
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Oral therapies include the use of antibiotics such as:   show
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show Accurate, also called Isotretinoin  
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show Bromidrosis or Osmidrosis  
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Lack of perspiration caused by a failure of the sweat glands. Often caused by fever or illness and requires medical attendion   show
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Over production of perspiration caused by excessive heat or general body weakness   show
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Small projections on the skin that can develop as a result of a variety of causes such as sun exposure, hormonal changes, trauma to the skin or rubbing. Can be classified as benign, pre-malignant or malignant tumors   show
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show Being growths or moles  
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Small elevated growths that can easily be removed by a physician. Found where skin rubs against itself or clothing   show
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Similar in appearance to malignant growths. Can be flat or raised, and are irregular in shape and border. Can be shades of black, brown, red, blue, or white   show
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Common pre-malignant growths on the skin that are irregularly shaped, scaly, red-pink growths that feel rough to the touch and occur on sun-exposed areas   show
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Cancerous growths   show
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show Basal Cell Carcinomas  
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An irregular, crusted, red papule that occurs in sun exposed areas and ma be an actinic keratosis that went untreated   show
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Most dangerous skin growth. Evolve from flat or raised pigmented lesions anywhere on the body   show
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2 examples of malignant growths   show
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Pigmentation disorders are a result of abnormal pigmentation referred to as   show
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show Hyperpigmentation  
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Lack of pigmentation or melanin production results in light or white patches called   show
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Group of inherited conditions that results in the failure of the skin to produce melanin   show
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show Leukoderma  
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show Vitiligo  
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show Nevus  
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Also known as a freckle, small yellowish or brownish spot on the skin. Typically multiples due to sun exposure   show
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Disorder that results from trauma to tissue from acne, burns, injury or some skin rashes such as dermatitis or psoriasis. Condition creates flat, darkened patches that are irregular in shape and appear anywhere the inflammation occurred   show
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show Chloasma or Melasma  
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show Acute  
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show Allergen  
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A sensitivity that may develop from contact with normally harmless substances such as fragrances or colorings; symptoms of an allergy may include itching, redness, swelling and/or blisters   show
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A term used to describe conditions that are frequent and continuing persisting for a period of 3 months or more   show
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Refers to a disease that is communicable by casual contact   show
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show Dermatitis  
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An allergic reaction to certain cosmetics or chemicals. This is a form of contact dermatitis that frequently occurs with skin care and Beirut’s professionals   show
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show Diagnosis  
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show Edema  
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A redness of the skin caused by dilation or congestion of the capillaries   show
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The study of the cause of diseases, disorders or conditions   show
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show Hyperkeratosis  
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show Inflammation  
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The buildup of skin cells on the epidermis   show
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These symptoms are visible to the eye, such as papule, pustules, and redness   show
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show Occupational disorder  
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show Parasitic disease  
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show Pathology  
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Predicting the probable course and outcome of a condition, disorder or disease   show
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show Pruritus  
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A skin condition or disorder influenced by the weather or seasonal changes   show
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These are symptoms that can be felt by the client but are not visible to others, such as itching and burning   show
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show Systemic disease  
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show Intrinsic Aging  
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Skin aging caused by external factors, also known as skin deterioration   show
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Fitzpatrick Phototype Scale has how many types   show
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show Type 1  
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show Type 2  
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Sometimes burns, and usually tans. This client could be of Mediterranean descent, a white skin with medium pigment   show
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Tans easily and very rarely burns. Client’s skin color tends to be a moderate brown shade   show
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show Type 5  
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Never burns and tans very dark. Clients’ skin is black in color   show
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