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Dermatology
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The medical branch of science that deals with the study of the skin-nature, structure, functions, disease, treatments
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Dermatologist
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A physician engaged in the science of treating the skin, its structures, functions, and disease
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Esthetician
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A specialist in the cleansing, preservation of the health, and beautification of the skin
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Epidermis
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The outer most layer of skin
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Stratum Germinativum
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basal cell layer- the deepest layer of the epidermis
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Melanocytes
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Specialized cells that produce dark pigment
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Healthy Skin
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slightly moist, soft, flexible, smooth, fine-grained texture, slightly acidic reaction
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Appendages of the skin
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hair, nails, sweat and oil glands
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Two divisions of the skin
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Epidermis and Dermis
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Stratum Spinosum
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Spiny layer found just above the basal layer
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Stratum Granulosum
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Granular layer consisting of cells that look like granules
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Stratum Lucidum
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Clear layer consisting of small, transparent cells through which light can pass
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Stratum Corneum
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Horny (outer) layer. Constantly shed and replaced
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Dermis
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Derma, Corium,Cutis, True Skin-The inner layer of skin-25X thicker than epidermis
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Papillary
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The outer layer of the dermis-contain papillae (small cone shaped projections) that contain looped capillaries, tactile corpuscles, or melanin
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Reticular
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The deeper layer of the dermis-contains fat cells, blood and lymph vessels, sweat and oil glands, hair follicles, and arrector pili muscles-supplies skin with oxygen and nutrients
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