Contouring
Outlining of a figure
Papules
Hardened red elevations of the skin in which no fluid is present
sebaceous glands
oil glands
vibration
a shaking movement
stratum spinosum
The layer of the epidermis just above the stratum
Macules
Discoloration appearing on the skins surface
sudiferous glands
Controlled by the nervous system,regulates body, temperature, excrete waste, helps maintain acidic ph of skin.
Tapotement
Also called percussion. consists of short, quick tapping, slapping, and hacking movements.
objective
Signs of disorder or disease that are visible
Asteatosis
Dry, scaly skin from sebum deficiency
Rosacea
Chronic skin disorder of the face with red inflamed areas appearing mostly on the nose and cheeks
Excoriation
Abrasion to the epidermis
verruca
Variety of warts
Electrolysis
Permanent hair removal
stratum lucidum
Clear, transparent layer of the epidermis under the stratum corneum.