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What is the pH characteristic of the outer layer of the skin?
What is the pH characteristic of the outer layer of the skin?
- Slightly acidic (correct)
- Highly acidic
- Slightly alkaline
- Neutral
Which structure within the epidermis is directly responsible for the desquamation of the outer layer?
Which structure within the epidermis is directly responsible for the desquamation of the outer layer?
- LEKTI inhibitor protein
- Keratohyalin granules
- Tight junctions
- KLKs enzyme (correct)
What is the role of LEKTI within the granular cells of the epidermis?
What is the role of LEKTI within the granular cells of the epidermis?
- Inhibits KLKs activity (correct)
- Produces keratin
- Promotes tight junction formation
- Activates skin pH
How does the pH gradient in the skin affect skin differentiation?
How does the pH gradient in the skin affect skin differentiation?
Why is the pH of cosmetic products important for skin health?
Why is the pH of cosmetic products important for skin health?
What can UV radiation cause in relation to skin health?
What can UV radiation cause in relation to skin health?
What role does the skin play in relation to dehydration?
What role does the skin play in relation to dehydration?
What types of receptors are present in the skin that respond to stimuli?
What types of receptors are present in the skin that respond to stimuli?
Which component in the skin can be affected by reactive oxygen species (ROS)?
Which component in the skin can be affected by reactive oxygen species (ROS)?
What is a common condition related to the maintenance of the feet?
What is a common condition related to the maintenance of the feet?
What is the primary function of the stratum corneum?
What is the primary function of the stratum corneum?
Which layer of the skin is primarily composed of dead skin cells?
Which layer of the skin is primarily composed of dead skin cells?
What role do lipids play in the epidermis?
What role do lipids play in the epidermis?
What characteristic of the stratum corneum allows it to prevent microorganisms from entering systemic circulation?
What characteristic of the stratum corneum allows it to prevent microorganisms from entering systemic circulation?
What is located beneath the epidermis that aids in preventing pathogens from entering the body?
What is located beneath the epidermis that aids in preventing pathogens from entering the body?
Which option best describes the epidermis?
Which option best describes the epidermis?
What contributes to the skin's ability to withstand friction?
What contributes to the skin's ability to withstand friction?
What can penetrate the stratum corneum despite its protective structure?
What can penetrate the stratum corneum despite its protective structure?
What is one of the primary functions of the skin?
What is one of the primary functions of the skin?
Which layer of the skin is primarily involved in skin differentiation?
Which layer of the skin is primarily involved in skin differentiation?
What is a primary goal in maintaining skin health?
What is a primary goal in maintaining skin health?
What is the role of melanin in the skin?
What is the role of melanin in the skin?
Which of the following is NOT a glandular structure found in the skin?
Which of the following is NOT a glandular structure found in the skin?
What is a characteristic of skin products in relation to sterility?
What is a characteristic of skin products in relation to sterility?
What aspect of skin anatomy is primarily involved in the barrier function?
What aspect of skin anatomy is primarily involved in the barrier function?
Which type of cell is particularly important for the integrity of the epidermal layer?
Which type of cell is particularly important for the integrity of the epidermal layer?
What is the main protein factor that constitutes 80% of the hair?
What is the main protein factor that constitutes 80% of the hair?
Which layer of hair is responsible for holding moisture?
Which layer of hair is responsible for holding moisture?
How long does it typically take for a new fingernail to grow?
How long does it typically take for a new fingernail to grow?
What is the primary reason nail abnormalities are challenging to treat?
What is the primary reason nail abnormalities are challenging to treat?
Which of the following factors influences hair curliness?
Which of the following factors influences hair curliness?
What does the cuticle do in regards to hair?
What does the cuticle do in regards to hair?
Which condition is characterized by damaged ends of hair strands?
Which condition is characterized by damaged ends of hair strands?
What is the purpose of maintaining scalp cleanliness?
What is the purpose of maintaining scalp cleanliness?
Which area is an intertriginous site where hair can grow?
Which area is an intertriginous site where hair can grow?
What protects the body from foreign irritation and facilitates hair growth?
What protects the body from foreign irritation and facilitates hair growth?
Which component is crucial for the production of long-lasting hair dye?
Which component is crucial for the production of long-lasting hair dye?
Why is it important not to strip hair of its natural oils during maintenance?
Why is it important not to strip hair of its natural oils during maintenance?
Which layer is typically absent in human hair?
Which layer is typically absent in human hair?
What is the impact of mechanical properties on nails and hair?
What is the impact of mechanical properties on nails and hair?
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Study Notes
Functions of Skin
- Protective barrier against microorganisms, UV rays, and dehydration
- Sensory organ with mechanical and chemical receptors
- Slightly acidic pH on the outer layer, neutral pH in inner layers
Layers of Skin
- Epidermis: Outermost layer, in contact with cosmetic products
- Stratum corneum: Outermost layer of epidermis, composed of dead cells, barrier against water loss, primarily due to brick-like structure
- Stratum granulosum: Differentiated cells containing keratohyalin granules, form tight junctions for barrier activity
- Keratinocytes: Living cells in the epidermis, containing keratin
Skin Differentiation
- pH gradient: Activates skin differentiation from stratum basale to stratum corneum
- LEKTI: Inhibitor protein responsible for activating KLKs
- KLKs: Enzymes responsible for desquamation of the outer layer of skin
Maintenance of Skin
- Cosmetic product pH is important to avoid disturbing the skin's natural pH
- Skin products are usually not sterile due to the skin's natural defense mechanisms
Hair
- Cuticle: Outermost layer, covers cortex, reflects hair condition (frizziness, split ends)
- Cortex: Constitutes 80% of hair, cortical cells produce different protein compositions and sulfur content
- Sulfur content: Determines hair curliness and strength
- Medulla: Innermost layer, near hair bulb, holds moisture, usually absent in human hair
Maintenance of the Scalp
- Cleanliness: Prevent fungal and bacterial infections, remove excess skin scales, loosen shedding hair, should not strip hair of natural oils to avoid dryness
Nail Anatomy
- Composed of keratin
- Nail matrix is the growth center of the nail
- Nail plate is the visible part of the nail
- Cuticle surrounds the nail
Maintenance of Nails and Cuticles
- Moisturization is essential for healthy nail growth
- Nail abnormalities and diseases are difficult to treat due to the visible nail being "dead" and only new nail growth can be influenced
Underarms
- Intertriginous site, with friction
- Skin requires special attention due to friction and sweat
Body
- Common conditions vary depending on the area of the body
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