ANSWERS
3 layers of skin - ANSWER Epidermis Dermin Hypodermis
Stratumbasale - ANSWER the only layer where cells divide and reciprocate
Melanin - ANSWER gives the hair and skin color and provides protection
from the harmful effects
How many melanocytes does everyone have - ANSWER roughly the same
number of melanocytes your genetics is the primary determination fo how
melanin if found in the skin
Melanocytes - ANSWER are actively producing melanin for approximately 14
days post UV exposure
Hyperpigmintation - ANSWER Darker than normal pigmentation, appearing
as dark splotches.
hypopigmentation - ANSWER areas of skin lacking color because of deficient
amounts of melanin
May also play a role in scar formation injuries or trauma that penetrate past the
epidermal - dermal junction into into the dermis interfere in the skins ability to
regenerate normally and are more likely to scar - ANSWER
SAFETY - ANSWER fitzpatrick scale contraindications to treatment and
wavelength safety
If theyre darker do not go ___________ on the scale - ANSWER lower
_______________ wavelength for fair skin - ANSWER shorter
________________ wavelength deeper for skin - ANSWER longer
, Anagen - ANSWER the growth phase
Catagen - ANSWER the regression transition
Telogen - ANSWER the resting dormant phase
hirutism - ANSWER effects only women excessive hair growth in a male
pattern
Hypertrichosis - ANSWER excessive hair growth anywhere on the body male
and female
PCOS - ANSWER polycystic ovarian syndrome
Is PCOS a contradiction - ANSWER not to laser hair reduction
LASER - ANSWER L is laser
A - ANSWER Amplification
S - ANSWER Simulated
E - ANSWER Emission
R - ANSWER Radiation
light is recognized by? - ANSWER Light is recognized by its wavelength
Wavelength - ANSWER is measured in nanometers
Example - ANSWER 700 nm is shallower in the skin than 1300 nm
The break between ionizing and non ionizing radiation is - ANSWER 400 nm
Visible light - ANSWER Visible spectrum is the portion of the EMS that is
visible to the human eye 400 nm to 780 nm