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Acne Papule |
A pimple; a small circumscribed elevation on the skin that contains no fluid but may develop pus. |
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Adipose or Subcutis Tissue |
The fatty layer found below the dermis. It varies in thickness according to the age, gender, weight and general health of the individual. Adverse |
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Adverse Skin Reaction |
An abnormal skin condition caused by a chemical or physical irritant or a corrosive or allergy producing substance. |
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Albinism |
Congenital leukoderma, or the absence of melanin pigment of the body, including the hair, skin, and eyes. |
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Allergic Contact Dermatitis |
Skin that becomes allergic to an ingredient in a product; often caused by prolonged or repeated contact. |
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Anhidrosis |
A deficiency in perspiration, often a result of fever or certain skin diseases. |
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Arrector Pili Muscles |
A tiny, involuntary muscle at the base of the hair follicle that causes “goose bumps”. |
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Basal Cell Layer (Stratum Germinativum) |
The bottom, live layer of the epidermis, where cells divide and begin the keratinization process. |
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Bromhidrosis |
Foul-smelling perspiration, usually noticeable in the armpits or on the feet. |
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Bulla (Bullae) |
A large blister containing a watery fluid; similar to a vesicle but larger. |
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Callus (Keratoma) |
Repeated pressure on any part of this skin will cause it to thicken and develop into a callus. This is a protective layer that prevents damage to the underlying skin and should never be completely removed. |
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Chloasma |
A condition characterized by increased pigmentation on the skin from dark spots that are not elevated. |
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Cicatrix (Scar) |
A light colored, slightly raised mark on the skin formed after an injury or lesion of the skin has healed. |
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Collagen |
A fibrous protein that gives the skin form and strength. |
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Comedo |
A hair follicle filled with keratin and sebum. When the sebum is exposed to the environment, it oxidizes and turns black (blackhead); when the follicle is closed and not exposed, the comedone is white (whitehead). |
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Contact Dermatitis |
An eruptive skin infection caused by touching certain substances to the skin; may be short or long term. |
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Dermis (Derma, Corium or Cutis) |
The underlying or inner layer of the skin. |
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Crust |
Dead cells that form over a wound or blemish while it is healing; and accumulation of sebum and pus, sometimes mixed with epidermal material. |
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Cyst |
A closed, abnormally developed sac, containing fluid, semi fluid, or morbid matter above or below a skin. |
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Dermatitis |
An abnormal inflammatory condition of the skin. |
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Dermatologist |
Physician engaged in the practice of treating the skin, it’s structures, functions, and diseases. |
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Dermatology |
The medical branch of science that deals with the study of skin and its nature, structure, functions, diseases, and treatments. |
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Eczema |
An inflammatory, painful itching disease of the skin, acute or chronic in nature, presenting many forms of dry or moist lesions. |
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Elastin |
A protein similar to collagen that forms elastic tissue. |
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Epidermis |
The outmost layer of the skin. |
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Esthetician |
A specialist in the cleaning, preservation of health, and beautification of the skin and body; one who gives therapeutic facial treatments. |
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Excoriation |
A skin sore or abrasion produces by scratching or scraping. |
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Fissure |
A crack in the skin that penetrates the dermis, such as chapped hands or lips. |
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Hematoma |
A collection of blood that is trapped underneath the nail. This blood usually results in pain and pressure on the nail bed. This excess blood may need to be drained by a physician. |
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Histamine |
Chemicals released in the blood that enlarge the vessels around an injury so that blood can spread removal of any allergy causing substance. |
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Hyperhidrosis |
Excessive sweating, caused by heat or general body weakness. |
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Hypertrophy |
Abnormal growth of the skin. |
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Initiator |
A substance that starts the chain reaction that leads to the creation of very long polymer chains. |
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Irritant contact dermatitis |
A skin infection caused when the skin becomes irritated by a substance. |
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Keloid |
A think scar resulting from excessive growth of fibrous tissue. |
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Keratin |
A fiber protein found in nails, skin and hair. The keratin in natural nails is harder than the keratin in hair or skin. |
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Lentigenes |
The technical term for freckle. |
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Lesion |
A mark on the skin; certain lesions could indicate an injury or damage that changes the structure or tissue or organs. There are three types of skin lesions; primary, secondary, and tertiary. |
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Leukoderma |
A skin disorder characterized by light as normal patches; caused by a burn or congenital disease that destroys the pigment-producing cells. |
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Macule |
A spot or discoloration of the skin, such as a freckle. Macules are neither raised or sunken. |
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Malignant Melanoma |
Most serious form of skin cancer, often characterized by black or dark brown patches on the skin that may appear uneven in texture, jagged, or raised. |
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Melanin |
Tiny grains of pigment deposited into cells in the layer of the epidermis and papillary layers of the dermis. Two types of melanin: pheomelanin, which is red to yellow and eumelanin, which is dark brown to black. |
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Melanocytes |
Melanin-forming cells. |
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Militarism rubra |
Prickly heat; and acute inflammatory disorder of the sweat glands, characterized by the eruption of small red vesicles and accompanied by burning, itching skin. |
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Mole |
A small, brownish spot or blemish on the skin ranging in color from pale tan to brown or bluish black. |
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Motor nerve fibers |
Fibers of the motor nerves that are distributed to the arrector pili muscles attached to hair follicles. Motor nerves carry implicates from the brain to the muscles. |
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Nevus (Birthmark) |
A small or large malformation of the skin due to abnormal pigmentation or dilated capillaries; commonly known as a birthmark. |
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Overexposure |
Prolonged, repeated, or long term exposure that can cause sensitivity. |
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Papillary layer |
The outer layer of the dermis, directly beneath the epidermis. |
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Psoriasis |
A skin disease characterized by red patches covered with silver-white scales, usually found on the scalp, elbows, knees, chest, and lower back, and rarely on the face. |
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Pustule |
An inflamed pimple containing pus. |
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Reticular layer |
A deeper layer of the dermis that supples the skin with oxygen and nutrients; contains fat cells, blood vessels, sweat glands, hair follicles, lymph vessels, arrector polo muscles, oil glands, nerve endings, and hair follicles. |
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Scale |
Any thin plate of epidermal flakes, dry or oily, such as abnormal or excessive dandruff. |
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Sebaceous gland |
An oil gland of the skin connected to the hair follicle. |
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Secretory coil |
A tube-like such that is part of the sudoriferous gland that ends at the surface of the skin to form the sweat pore. |
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Secretory nerve fibers |
Fibers that are distributed to the sweat and oil glands. Secretory Jeeves, which are a part of the automatic nervous system, regulate the excretion of perspiration from the sweat glands and control the flow of sebum to the surface of the skin. |
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Sensitization |
A greatly increased or exaggerated allergic sensitivity to products. |
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Sensory nerve fibers |
Sensory receptors that send messages to the brain. These react to heat, cold, touch, pressure and pain. |
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Skin tag |
A small brown or flesh-colored outgrowth of the skin. |
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Squamous cell carcinoma |
A type of skin cancer that is more serious than nasal cell carcinoma; often characterized by scaly red Papule or nodules. |
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Stain |
An abnormal brown or wine-colored skin discoloration with a circular and irregular shape. |
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Stratum corneum (horny layer) |
The outer layer of the epidermis. |
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Stratum granulosum |
The granular layer of the epidermis. |
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Stratum lucidum |
A clear, transparent layer of the epidermis under the stratum corneum. |
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Stratum spinosum |
The spiny layer just above the basal cell layer. |
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Subcutaneous tissue (Adipose or subcutis) |
Is the fatty layer found below the dermis that gives smoothness and contour to the body; contains fat used for energy; and also acts as a protective cushion for the outer skin. |
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Sudoriferous glands |
Sweat glands of the skin. |
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Tactile corpuscles |
Small epidermal structures with nerve endings that are sensitive to touch and pressure. |
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Tan |
A change in pigmentation of skin caused by exposure to the sun or ultraviolet light. |
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Telangiectasia |
The dilation of surface blood vessels. |
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Tubercle |
An abnormal, rounded, solid lump, above, within, or under the skin. Larger than a Papule. |
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Tumor |
A swelling; an abnormal cell mass resulting from excessive multiplication of cells, varying in size, shape and color. |
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Ulcer |
An open lesion on the skin or mucous membrane of the body accompanied by puss and loss of skin depth. |
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Ultraviolet energy |
Energy that is invisible to the human eye; found in sunlight and used to polymerize UV cuing nail coatings. |
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Verruca (Wart) |
Hypertrophy of the papillae and epidermis. |
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Vitamin A |
Aids in the health, functions, and repair of skin cells; improves the skins elasticity and thickness. |
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Vitamin A |
Aids in the health, functions, and repair of skin cells; improves the skins elasticity and thickness. |
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Vitamin C |
Needed for proper repair of the skin and various tissues; promotes the production of collagen in the skins dermal tissues, keeping the skin healthy and firm. |
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Vitamin A |
Aids in the health, functions, and repair of skin cells; improves the skins elasticity and thickness. |
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Vitamin C |
Needed for proper repair of the skin and various tissues; promotes the production of collagen in the skins dermal tissues, keeping the skin healthy and firm. |
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Vitamin D |
Promotes healthy and rapid healing of the skin; enables the body to properly absorb and use calcium, the element needed for proper bone development and maintenance. |
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Vitamin E |
Helps fight against and protect the skin from the harmful effects of the sunlight. |
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Vitiligo |
Milky-white spots of the skin. It’s hereditary and may be related to thyroid conditions. |
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Wheal |
An itchy, swollen lesion that lasts only a few hours, caused by a blow, bite of an insect, urticaria, or sting of a nettle. |