laser hair removal Flashcards
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temporary methods of hair removal
epilation (removal of hair at the root) and depalation (removal of hair at the surface of the skin)
permanant methods of hair removal
laser and electrolosis
Functions
protection,sensation,heat regulation,excretion,secretion,absobtion, immunity,matabolism
what are the 5 types of sensation
heat,cold,touch,pressure,pain
normal apearances of the skin
slightly moist, soft, flexible, and have a slight reaction to acidic substances
what are the 3 types of skin appendages
fingernails toenails, hair, glands
what are the 3 layers of skin
epedermis, dermis, hypodermis
what is the thickness of the epidermis
0.5-1.5mm
the epidermis is
the outer most layer of the skin
what layer contains the most active cells which undergo mitosis
the basal layer
the epidermis has no blood vessels but does have
many small nerve endings
what are the 5 types of stratum layers
corneum, lucidum, granulosum, spinosum, basal layer
the basal layer is composed of
a single layer of active living cells that are constanly dividing
what is the cell turnover time
26-28 days
the basal layer also contains pigment producing cells and are called what ?
melanocytes
melanocytes are found at what depth
1-2 mm
melanocytes produce a brown to dark brown pigment called
melanin
melanin gives colour to the skin and hair and protects what ?
the tissue below from the excessive effects on the suns ultra violet rays
what is the next layer after epidermis
the dermis
how thick is the dermis
1.5-4mm
what layer contains these structures blood vessels, lymph vessels, nerves, sweat glands, oil glands, hair follicles, the arrector pilli muscle, and the hair papilla
dermis
the dermis consist of two layers
papillary and reticular
what are found in the papillary layer
melanocytes
what is the subcutaneous layer and is the andipose (fat) tissue beneath the surface
hypodermis