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Who are physicians specialized in dermatology?

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Dermatologists

Front

True or False?
Cosmetologists can diagnose, prescribe medications for, or provide any treatment for irregular skin conditions, illnesses and diseases.

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FALSE

Front

Skin Layers & Their Functions

Healthy skin is free of any visible signs of:

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Disease, infection, or injury

Front

Describe some characteristics of healthy skin:

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1. slightly acidic
   

2. immune

   responses act quickly to organisms that try to touch or enter it

Front

EPIDERMIS

What layer is the epidermis and name a characteristic of it:

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Outermost layer and is the thinnest.

Front

What layer is made up of five (5) layers and called "strata"

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Epidermis

Front

Name the five (5) stratum layers and where they are found:

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EPIDERMIS

Stratum corneum, stratum lucidum, stratum granuslosum, stratum spinosum, stratum basale (germanitivim)

Front

What is one of the most important functions of the stratum corneum?

Back

forms a barrier to protect underlying tissues from infection, dehydration, chemicals and mechanical stress

Front

What is a fibrous protein that is also the principal component of skin, hair and nails?

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KERATIN

Front

What is the protective water resistant layer?

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Barrier Function