Cosmetology Milady's Ch 7 Skin Structure & Growth

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ADIPOSE

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Tissue that fives smoothness and contour to the body, contains fats for use as energy, and also acts as a protective cushion for the outer skin.

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BASAL CELL LAYER

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Also known as the STRATUM GERMINATIVUM layer; the deepest live layer of the epidermis that produces new epidermal skin cells and is responsible for growth.

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BLOOD

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Nutritive fluid circulating through the circulatory system (heart, veins, arteries, and capillaries) to supply oxygen and nutrients to cells and tissues, and to remove carbon dioxide and waste from them.

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COLLAGEN

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Fibrous protein that gives the skin form and strength.

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COMEDONE

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Pore impaction that could lead to an acne papule or pustule.

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DERMATOLOGIST

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Physician engaged in the science of treating the skin, including its structures, functions, diseases, and treatment.

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DERMATOLOGY

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Medical branch of science that deals with the study of skin and its nature, structure, functions, diseases, and treatment.

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DERMIS

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Underlying or inner layer of the skin; also called the derma, corium, cutis, or true skin.

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ELASTIN

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Protein base similar to collagen that forms elastic tissue.

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EPIDERMAL-DERMAL JUNCTION

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The top of the papillary layer where it joins the epidermis.

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EPIDERMIS

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Outermost layer of the skin; also called the cuticle.

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ESTHETICIAN

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Specialist in the cleansing, preservation of health, and beautification of the skin and body.

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KERATIN

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Fiber protein that is the principal component of hair and nails.

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MELANIN

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Tiny grains of pigment (coloring matter) deposited in the basal cell layer of the epidermis and papillary layers of the dermis.

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MELANOCYTES

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Melanin-forming cells.

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MOTOR NERVE FIBERS

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Distributed to the arrector pili muscles attached to the hair follicles.

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PAPILLARY LAYER

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Outer layer of the dermis, directly beneath the epidermis.

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RETICULAR LAYER

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Deeper layer of the dermis that supplies the skin with oxygen and nutrients; contains cells, vessels, glands and follicles.

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RETINOIC ACID

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Prescription cream for acne.

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SEBACEOUS GLANDS

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Oil glands of the skin connected to hair follicles.

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SECRETORY COIL

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Coiled base of sweat glands.

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SECRETORY NERVE FIBERS

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Distributed to the sweat and oil glands of the skin.

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SENSORY NERVE FIBERS

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React to heat, cold, touch, pressure, and pain. These sensory receptors send messages to the brain.

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STRATUM CORNEUM

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Outer layer of the epidermis.

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STRATUM GERMINATIVUM

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Also known as the basal cell layer, the deepest live layer of the epidermis that produces new epidermal skin cells and is responsible for growth.

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STRATUM GRANULOSUM

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Granular layer of the epidermis.

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STRATUM LUCIDUM

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Clear, transparent layer just under the skin surface.

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STRATUM SPINOSUM

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Spiny layer of the epidermis.

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SUBCUTANEOUS TISSUE

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Fatty layer found below the dermis that gives smoothness and contour to the body, contains fat for use as energy, and also acts as a protective cushion for the outer skin; also called adipose or subcutis tissue.

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SUDORIFEROUS GLANDS

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Sweat glands of the skin.

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TACTILE CORPUSCLES

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Small epidermal structures with nerve endings that are sensitive to touch and pressure.

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VITAMIN A

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Aids in the health, function, and repair of skin cells.

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VITAMIN C

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Is needed for proper repair fo the skin and various tissues.

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VITAMIN D

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Promotes the healthy and rapid healing of the skin.

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VITAMIN E

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Helps fight against, and protect the skin from the harmful effects of the sun's rays.