Milady Nails Chapter 3

Dermatologist

a physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating disorders of the skin

integumentary system

skin, hair, nails, sweat glands, work with most

Healthy skin

Slightly moist, soft, and FLEXABLE

callus

a thickening of part of the skin on the hands or feet caused by repeated rubbing

Epidermis

outermost layer of skin

stratum lucidum

Clear, transparent layer of the epidermis under skin surface, contains small oval shape holes

stratum granulosum/grainy layer

consisted of cells with small distinct grans

stratum spinosum

langerhaund cell resides

stratum germinativum

deepest layer of epidermis

Melain

A pigment that gives the skin its color

cutis

another name for the dermis

erectil

causes goosebumps

papillary layer

upper dermal region

papillary layer

10-20% of dermis

reticular layer

supplies the skin with oxygen and nutrients

subcutaneous

fatty later below dermis

motor nerves

distribute arrector pili muscles

sensory nerves

react to heat, cold, etc

Secretory nerves

sweat and oil glands

Collagen

Fibrous protein that gives the skin form and strength

glands of skin

sebaceous and sudoriferous

Elastin

gives flexibility and regain shape

apocrine glands

hair follicles, scalp, underarms, genitals

eccrine glands

regulate body temp, eliminate waste

Subatious glands

hair follecules

comedo

sebum hardens and ducts clog

acne

harden secretions and chronic inflammation

blood supplies

Nutrients and oxygen to the skin

lymph

removes toxic waste

protection

the skin protects the body from injury and bacterial invasion

Sensation

skin responds to heat, cold, etc

regulation

skin protects from environment and maintains body temp

Excretion

allows salt and water to leave

Secretion

lubricate by sebrum

Absorption

incorporates cosmetics

Nutrition

converting fat the energy

Vitamin A

overall health and electacisty, eggs, beef, kale, carrots

Vitamin C

immune system, speeds up healing, produces collegian

Vitamin D

rapid healing and emotional health

Vitamin E

protects against sun

Vitamin K

helps respond to injury and blood clotting

Vitamin B

red blood cells

dehydration

crack skin

water intoxication

drinking too much water

Extrinisic

age faster

Sun/UV

biggest impact on aging

SPF 15-30

15 mins prior

Pollutants

irritation other reactants altering health of cells and tissue

Fitzpatrick scale

how quick to burn UV

Aging skin

smoking, drinking, drugs, POOR DIET

itching and burning

signs of disorders that may not be seen

lesion

mark on skin

primary lesions

Lesions that are a different color than the color of the skin, and/or lesions that are raised above the surface of the skin.

secondary lesions

crusts, scabs, depressions, ulcers

hyperhidrosis

excessive sweating

Bronhidrosis

Foul-smelling perspiration, usually in the armpits or on the feet. burning and itch

anhidrosis

absence of sweating

exzema

itching disease

dermatitis

vesicles and papules

Psoriasis

Red plaques with silvery-white scales and sharp margins. chest, elbows, knees, lower back

Cellulitis

swollen red and hot, dangerous

Albinism

no melanin

Lentigens

freckles

chloasma

increased pigmentation

port-wine stain

a large, reddish-purple discoloration of the face or neck

Leukodema

light abnormal

vitiligo

milky white spots

C : Color A : Asymmetry

Cancer check list ABCs

tinea pedis

athlete's foot

Herpes

blisters

tinea manus

Ringworm of the hand

veruca

wart

dermatitis

abnormal skin inflammation

contact dermatitis

continuous contact

histamine

rash like appearance, 4-6 months allergic reaction

wrists, palms, back hand - improper rations, undercuring gel - wear latex free gloves

allergic reaction causes