Skin Care Terminology

Dermatology

Study of skin

Cell

Unit of all living matter

Mitosis

Human tissue reproduce, dividing in half = Daughter cells

Tissue

similar cells perform specific functions

Organs

Separate body structure made up of tissues that perform specific functions

Skeletal System

Physical foundations of body: 206 bones

Ethmoid Bone

Spongy bone between eye sockets

Muscular system

contracts & moves various parts of body, supports skeletal system

Myology

Study of muscles

Origin

Muscle attaches to non-moving sections of bone

Belly

middle part of muscle

Insertion

muscle joined to bone to assist movement

Striated Muscle aka: Skeletal Muscle

Voluntary muscle attached to bones & r knowingly controlled

Non - Striated Muscle

Involuntary muscle that is smooth & no marked lines

Effleurage

Massage involves gliding, stroking or circular movements, light slow consistent motion

Petrissage

Involves kneading, lifting or grasping movement

Friction

Involves deep rubbing, rolling or wringing movements with pressure

Percussion aka: Tapotement

Involves short, light tapping or slapping movement

Vibration

Involves the use of the tips of the fingers to produce rapid shaking movement

Integumentary System

Comprised of skin’s & and layers serves as protective covering

Protection

Guarding against skin’s enemies

Heat regulation

Maintaining a body temperature of 98.6 Fahrenheit through blood

Absoprtion

Allows products to penetrate skin to keep it supple and pliable

Secretion

Oily substance, delivered from sebaceous glands to provide moisture

Excretion

sweat glands disperse perspiration

Sensation

nerve endings that r stimulated through touch

Epidermis aka Basal Layer

Outermost layer of skin containing many small nerve endings

Stratum Corneum aka horny layer

Outermost layer of epidermis

Stratum Lucidum

Clear layer of epidermis below Stratum Corneum

Stratum Granulosum

Granular-like layer of epidermis aka: base cell layer

Stratum spinosum

Layer where cells develop tiny spins that assist in binding cells tightly together

Stratum Germinativum aka Derma, Corium, cutis or true skin

Deepest / innermost layer of epidermis

Dermis

Underlying or inner layer of the dermis: underneath epidermis

Papillary layer

outermost layer of dermis underneath epidermis

Reticular Layer

assist in supplying skin with nutrients & oxygen

Subcutaneous Tissue

Fatty tissue found beneath dermis

Duct Gland

Secretes waste from body: located within dermis

Sudoriferous aka Sweat Glands

tube like ducts that begin in dermis & extend into epidermis by attaching themselves to hair follicles

Sebaceous Gland

sac-like ducts glands attached to hair follicles that produce sebum

Sebum

Oily substance that lubricates skin or scalp: secreted from sebaceous glands

Albinism

rare , congential skin disorder by a total lack of melanin in body

Leukoderma

skin disorder with light patches caused by a burn or congenital disease such as albinism

Vrtiligo

Inherited skin disorder producing smooth irregularly-shaped white patches caused by pigment loss

Chloasma aka: Liver Spots or Mouth Patches

non-elevated, hyperpigment, light to dark brown spots scattered on hands arms or face

Nevus

Birthmark on skin

Keratoma aka Callus or Tyloma

thickened or hardened area of skin cause by friction

Verruca

Medical term for wart

Mole

Small flat or raised pigmented spot on the surface of the skin ranging light to dark brown

Milia

Small, white, keratin-filled bumps or cysts

Comdeo

Skin lesion containing masses of sebum trapped in hair follicle

Acne

Chronic inflammation of sebaceous glands

Rosacea

Chronic skin disorder of the face

Bromhidrosis

Foul-smelling perspiration

Hyperhidrosis

Over-abundance of perspiration due to overactive sudoriferous gland

Anhidrosis

lack of perspiration due to underactive sudoriferous gland

Dermatitis

inflammation of the skin from any cause, resulting in a range of symptoms: redness , swelling, itching or blistering

Dermatitis Veneata aka: Contact Dermatitis

allergic reaction caused by skin’s sensitivity

Eczema

painfully itchy and no contagious skin inflammation

Impetigo

Conatgious bacterial infection of skin characterized by open lesions

Conjunctivitis aka Pinkeye

common bacterial infection of eyes, highly contagious

Lesion

Wound or mark on the skin can be considered a disease or disorder

Papule

Small, red elevated protrusion of the skin, usually containing no pus

Pustule

Inflamed elevated pimple that contains pus

Macule

Areas of discoloration that appear on the skins surface

Vesicle

small blister containing clear, watery fluid

bulla

Large Blister or sac filled with clear fluid

Wheal aka: Urticaria

Itchy swollen lesion that occurs shortly after an insect bite or allergic reaction

Excoriation

occurs through the scraping or scratching of the epidermal layer or skin’s surface

Basal cell carcinoma

most common form of skin cancer: small red bump w surface appearance of blood vessels or “pearly” nodule with rough texture

Squamous Cell Carcinoma

More serious than basal cell carcinoma: red, scaly patches or open sores that may bleed or crust

Maligant Melanoma

most dangerous form of skin cancer: dark brown spots or lesions w unven shape size nd/ or color

Sanitation

Aid in preventing the growth of germs but NOT kill bacteria

Antiseptic

Prevents and reduces infections by eliminating or decreasing the growth of microorganisms

Disinfection

Destroy microoganisms on nonporous surfaces and prevent infections

Bactericidal

Product or item capable of destroying bacteria

Virucidal

capable of destroying viruses

Fungicidal

capable of destroying fungi

Tuberculocidal

product able to kill bacteria that causes tuberculosis

Pseudomonacidal

able to kill Pseudomas areginose bacterial

Sterilization

Chemical process that comoletley destroys all microbial life and bacterial spores on nonporous

Herpes simplex (HSV)

Contagious skin disorder associated with viral infections

Human Immunodefucuency Virus

Bloodbone pathogen that weakens immune system by destroying white blood cells can lead to AIDS

Acquired Immune deficiency syndrome ( AIDS )

Final stage of HIV which destroys immune system

MRSA ( Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus )

Infection resistant to antibiotics

Hepatitis

Bloodbone viruses that can cause inflammation of the liver caused by infections of toxic agents

Alternating Current ( AC )

Rapid or interrupted electrical current that switches direction

Direct Current ( DC )

electric current that flows of electric current

Conductor

Material that allows or supports the flow of electric current

Volt

measuring the force of pressure of an electric current

Ohm

Measuring the resistance of an electric current

Fuse

prevent an excessive amount of electoral current passing through circuit

Hirsutism aka: Hypertrichosis

Extreme hairiness or excessive growth of hair

Tesla High Frequency Current aka Violet Ray

Alternating Current that produces heat and provides stimulation & or relaxation to skin & scalp

Galvanic Current

Constant & direct current

Polarity

Property of having two opposites; + & - pole of electric current

Circulatory system

compromised of the blood, blood vessels & heart

Blood

Fluid that supplies nutrients and oxygen, carries away waste product, & protects body from pathogenic bacteria

Platele ( Thrombocyte )

Colorless particle located in blood that is responsible for clotting

Artery

Thick-walled , tube-like vessel carries oxygenated blood away from heart

Vein

thin-walled, tube-like vessle that carries impure blood back to heart that keep blood flowing in 1 direction