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More commonly called the basal cell layer; deepest, live layer of the epidermis that produces new epidermal skin cells
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small, involuntary muscles at the base of the hair follicles that cause "goose bumps"
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Small epidermal structures with nerve endings that are sensitive to touch and pressure.
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distributed to the arrector pili muscles attached to hair follicles.carry impulses from the brain to the muscles.
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complex of lipids between the cells that keep skin moist and guard against irritants penetrating the skins surface
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spiny layer just above the stratum germinativum layer
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Small, cone-shaped elevations at the base of the hair follicles that fit into the hair bulb
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Clear, transparent layer of the epidermis under the stratum corneum
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Deeper layer of the dermis that supplies the skin with oxygen and nutrients; contains fat cells, blood vessels, sudoriferous (sweat) glands, hair follicles,
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A type of melanin that is red to yellow in color.
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Also known as blackhead; hair follicle filled with keratin and sebum.
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Outermost and thinnest layer of the skin; it is made up of five layers
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fibrous protein that gives the skin form and strength
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An important substance needed for proper repair of the skin and tissues; promotes the production of collagen in the skin’s dermal tissues; aids in and promotes the skin’s healing process
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Helps protect the skin from the harmful effects of the sun’s UV light
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Fibrous protein of cells that is also the principal component of hair and nails
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Raised, inflamed papule with a white or yellow center containing pus in the top of the lesion referred to as the “head” of the pimple
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Protein base similar to collagen that forms elastic tissue.
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thickening of the skin by continued, repeated pressure
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Also known as derma,corium,cutis, or true skin; underlying or inner layer of the skin
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skin disorder characterized by chronic inflammation of the sebaceous glands from retained secretions of P. acnes bacteria
