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The Skin Structure & Growth
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Cosmetology
12th Grade
01/29/2011

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Adipose
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Tissue that gives smoothness and contour to the body, contains fats for use as energy, and acts as a protective cushion for the outer skin.
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Basal cell layer
Definition
Stratum germinativum-deepest live layer of the epidermis that produces new skin cells.
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Dermatologist
Definition
A physician engaged in the science of treating the skin, including structures, functions, and diseases.
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Dermis
Definition
Underlying of innerlayer of the skin; also known as the derma, corium, cutis or true skin.
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Collegan
Definition
Fibrous protien that gives the skin form and strength.
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Elastin
Definition
Protien base similiar to collegan that forms elastic tissue.
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Sudoriferous glands
Definition
Sweat glands
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Sebaceous glands
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Oil glands
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Retionic Acid
Definition
Prescription cream for ance.
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Motor nerve fibers
Definition
Distributed to the arrector pilli muscles attached to the hair follicles.
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Secretory coil
Definition
Coiled base of the sweat glands.
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Vitamin A
Definition
Aids in the health, function and repairing of skin cells.
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Stratum lucidum
Definition
Clear, transparent layer of the epidermis.
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Stratum Spinosum
Definition
Spiny layer of the epidermis.
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Vitamin C
Definition
Is needed for proper repair of the skin and various tissues.
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Vitamin D
Definition
Promotes the healthy and rapid healing of the skin.
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Subcutaneous Tissue
Definition
Fatty layer found below the dermis that gives smoothness and contour to the body.
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Stratum Granulosum
Definition
Granular layer of the epidermis.
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Stratum corneum
Definition
Outer layer of the epidermis.
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Vitamin E
Definition
Helps fight aganist and protect the skin from the harmful effects of the sun's rays.
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Esthetician
Definition
Specialist in the cleansing,preservation of health, and beautification of the skin and body.
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Keratin
Definition
Fiber protein that is the principal component of hair and nails
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Comedome
Definition
Pore impaction that could lead to an ance papule or pustule.
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Dermatology
Definition
Medical branch of science that deals with the study of skin, and it's nature, structure, functions, and diseases
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Blood
Definition
Nutritive fluid circulating through the Circulatory System, to supply oxygen and nutrients to the cells and tissues, and remove carbon dioxide and waste from the body.
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Epidermal-Dermal Junction
Definition
The top of the papillary layer where it joins the epidermis.
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Melanin
Definition
Tiny grains of pigment deposited in the basal cell layer of the epidermis and the papillary layers of the dermis.
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Sensory Nerve Fibers
Definition
React to heat, cold, touch, pressure and pain.
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Reticular layer
Definition
Deeper layer of the dermis that supplies the skin with oxygen and nutrients, contains cells, vessels, glands and follicles.
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Melanocytes
Definition
Melanin-forming cells
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Epidermis
Definition
Outermost layer of the skin, known as the cuticle layer.
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Cross-Sections Layers of the Skin
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Layers of the Epidermis
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Layers of the Skin
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