NHZ - Answers-nominal hazard zone: a designated zone (area/room) that defines the
region near the laser operation within which control measures are required
MPE - Answers-Maximum Permissible Exposure: maximum level of laser radiation to
which a person may be exposed without hazardous effects or adverse biological
changes in the eye or skin.
OD - Answers-optical density
LASER - Answers-light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation
How many "main" layers of skin are there? - Answers-3 (epidermis, dermis,
subcutaneous)
How many layers are there in the "main" outer layer of the skin? - Answers-5 (stratum
corneum, stratum lucid, stratum granulosum, stratum spinous, stratum basale)
About 90% of the "main" layer are comprised of these cells: - Answers-keratinocytes
Cells that make the color of the skin - Answers-melanocytes
The main protein structural component that is in the second layer of skin - Answers-
collagen
The protein bundles that give skin its shape - Answers-elastins
The three skin appendages - Answers-glands, hair, nails
Minimum amount of time a patient can have unprotected sun exposure in order to have
laser hair removal - Answers-4 weeks
Can a pregnant female have laser hair removal - Answers-no because of the hormones
cause the person to have more hair or less hair
What is the main thing that can alter skin color - Answers-ultraviolet light
Who made up the classification of skin typing - Answers-Fitzpatrick
How many skin types are there - Answers-6
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