the signs of aging are influenced by factors such as the sun, health habits, lifestyle and
heredity
the percentage of skin aging that is caused by the rays of the sun is approximately
80-85 %
the uv rays of the sun reach the skin in 2 different forms which are
UVA and UVB rays
wrinkling and sagging of the skin are caused by weakening collagen fibers and
elastin fibers
UVB rays contribute to the body's synthesis of vitamin D and other important
minerals
daily moisturizers or protective lotions should have a sunscreen with and SPF of at least
15
the american cancer society checklist used to recognize skin cancer is
asymmetry, border, color, diameter
a salon should not service a client who is suffering from
inflammed skin disorder
a small circumscribed elevation of the skin that contains no fluid but may develop pus is
papule
an abnormal cell mass resulting from excessive multiplication of cells and varying in size, shape and color is a
tumor
a crack in the skin that penetrates the dermis is a
fissure
the UVA rays that are deep penetrating and can go through a glass window are
aging rays
keratin filled cysts that appear just under the epidermis and have no visible openings are
milia
a thin plate of dry or oily epidermal flakes in the scalp area is referred to as
dandruff
sebum from a comedo exposed to the environment turns black and
oxidizes
comedones should be removed under antiseptic conditions using proper
extraction procedures
a chronic skin condition characterized by inflammation of the sebaceous glands is
acne
an inflammation of the sebaceous glands characterized by dry or oily crusting or itching is
seborrheic dermatitis
a dry scaly skin condition due to a deficiency or absence of sebum caused by old age or exposure to the cold is
asteatosis
a disorder of the sweat gland caused by excessive exposure to the heat is
miliaria rubra
a painful itching skin disease with dry or moist lesions that a physician needs to treat is
eczema
a contagious recurring viral infection characterized by blisters on the lips or nostrils is
herpes simplex
the medical term for abnormal skin inflammation is
dermatitis
prolonged or repeated direct skin contact with chemicals has to potential to cause
allergic reactions
the chemicals released by the immune system to enlarge the vessles around an injury are
histamines
surprisingly, a very common salon irritant is
tap water
abnormal brown or wine colored skin discoloration with a circular and irregular shape is a
stain
the absence of melanin pigment from the body and skin sensitivity to light are signs of
albinism
a spot or blemish spot of the skin that requires medical attention if there is a change is a
mole
the most common type of skin cancer characterized by light or pearly nodules is
basal cell carcinoma