| July 2010 - Damaged, Problem, and Aging Skin |
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An inflammation of the skin. Itching and redness are the basic symptoms. |
Dermatitis |
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A chemical released by a cell in one part of the body, that has the ability to send a message affecting cells within other parts of the body. |
Hormones |
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A protein within the reticular dermis that gives flexibility and elasticity to the skin. |
Elastin |
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A skin disorder characterized by smooth, white patches on various parts of the body, caused by the loss of the natural pigment. |
Vitiligo |
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The passing on of physical or mental characteristics genetically from one generation to another. |
Heredity |
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Commonly called picker’s acne (two words). |
Acne Excoriée |
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The dense, live layer of skin under the epidermis. |
Dermis |
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A discoloration due to extravasation of blood, as in a bruise. |
Ecchymosis |
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Any of the fine branching blood vessels that form a network between arterioles and venules. |
Capillary |
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A circular tool is used to remove a small section of the skin’s deeper layers (two words). |
Punch Biopsy |
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"Wheel of light" |
Chakra |
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A small elevation of the skin containing pus. A pimple. |
Pustule |
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Broken blood vessels. |
Telangiectasia |
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The period in a woman's life when her menstrual cycles stop; typically occurs between the ages of 45 and 55. |
Menopause |
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Natural substances that prevent oxidation or neutralize free radicals in the skin or body, which cause inflammation and interfer with normal cell function. |
Antioxidant |
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An accumulation of an excessive amount of watery fluid in cells, tissues, or body cavities. |
Edema |
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A dark brown to black pigment occurring in the hair, skin, and iris of the eye in people. |
Melanin |
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The thyroid gland hormone that regulates the metabolic rate of the body. |
Thyroxin |
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A small, solid, usually inflammatory elevation of the skin that does not contain pus. |
Papules |
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A chronic disease of unknown cause that is characterized by the formation of nodules resembling true tubercles especially in the lymph nodes, lungs, bones, and skin. |
Sarcoidosis |
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A biological, chemical, or physical agent that stimulates a characteristic function or elicits a response. |
Irritants |
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Make something, especially the skin, thoroughly clean. |
Cleanse |
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Connective tissue that contains cells filled with fat; fat tissue (two words). |
Adipose Tissue |
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An abundant protein present in the reticular dermis that gives firmness to the skin. |
Collagen |
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Any of a group of steroid hormones that primarily regulate the growth, development, and function of the female reproductive system. |
Estrogen |
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Lipids and proteins that are an integral part of the cells’ protective covering. They also reduce inflammation and repair injured cells (three words). |
Essential Fatty Acids |
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Redness on cheeks, décolleté and neck, or all over. |
Erythema |
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A response in or to your skin from an external or introduced factor (or combination of factors) that is not driven by genetics. |
Sensitization |
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The outermost layer of the skin. |
Epidermis |
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A cell that produces collagen strands. |
Fibroblast |
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Combining two or more ingredients together that, when applied topically to the skin, convert to another ingredient or action within the skin by using the skin’s own enzymatic process. |
Conversion |
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A complex framework of biomolecules designed to support and protect the cells of the dermis (two words). |
Extracellular Matrix |
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