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Milady Chapter 7&8

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The surface of healthy skin is slightly? Acidic
Continued pressure on any part of the skin causes a? Callus
The layer of skin that is seen and treated by a dermatologist is the? Stratum Corneum
What is a fibrous protein that is the principal component of hair and nails? Keratin
Stratum germinativum is composed of several layers w/ special cells producing a dark pigment called? Melanin
The deeper layer of the dermis that supplies the skin with oxygen and nutrients is the? Reticular Layer
Fatty tissue found below the dermis is called? Subcutaneous tissue
What layer of the dermis houses the nerve endings that provide the body with the sense of touch? Papillary Layer
The tiny grains of pigment deposited in cells that provide skin with its color are? Melanin
When sebum hardens & the sebaceous duct becomes clogged, the pore impaction that is formed is a? Comedo
Water is the number one nutrient of the body and composes what percentage of the body's weight? 50-70%
Which vitamin will improve skin elasticity? Vitamin A
Which skin lesion should the cosmetologist refer the client to his or her physician? Bulla
A small elevation on the skin that contains no fluid, but may develop pus is a? Papule
A ___is an itchy, swollen lesion that can be caused by a number of factors & usually resolves itself Wheal
Cracks in the skin that penetrate the dermis layer, such as chapped hands or lips, are? Fissures
An excessively thick scar resulting from overgrowth of fibrous tissue is known as a? Keloid
Benign, keratin-filled cysts that appear just under the epidermis & have no visible opening are? Milia
A ____ is a large protruding pocket-like lesion filled with sebum. Sebaceous Cyst
Excessive sweating, caused by heat or general body weakness is? Hyperhidrosis
______ is a common bacterial infection of the eye. Conjunctivitis
Congenital hypopigmentation, or absence of melanin pigment of body, including skin, hair, eyes Albanism
____ is a skin disorder characterized by abnormal light patches. Leukoderma
Refers to abnormal brown or wine-colored skin discoloration with circular or irregular shape? Stain
The most common and least severe type of skin cancer is? Basal Cell Carcinoma
Dark, brown patches on skin that may appear uneven in texture, or raised maybe warning sign of? Malignant Melanoma
The UV rays of the sun reach the skin in two different forms, what are these? UVA and UVB rays
As part of the checklist of changes in moles, using the letter B to check moles is called? Boarders
The epidermis has _____ layers. Five
The largest organ of the human body is? The Skin
Stratum germinativum is composed of several layers w/ special cells producing a dark pigment called? Melanin
An abnormal cell mass that varies in size, color, and shape is a Tumor
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