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papilla
A small nipple-like
projection, such as a protuberance or bulge on the skin. adj.:
papillary
papilla, dermal
Small elevations of the
corium that indent the inner surface of the epidermis. Also called the
papillary dermis.
papilla of hair follicle
A conical process of the
corium which projects into the undersurface of the hair bulb. It
contains capillaries through which the hair receives its nourishment.
pathogen
Any virus, microorganism, or other substance causing disease.
percutaneous
Through, or by way of, the
skin. Also, transdermal.
perineum
The portion of the body in
the pelvis occupied by urogenital (urinary and genital) passages and the
rectum, bounded in front by the pubic arch (pubic bone), in the back by
the coccyx (tail bone). This is the general area of genital
electrolysis. adj.: perineal.
phenol
A chemical used in very
low concentrations as an after treatment drying agent. Also used
as a disinfectant.
phenolated calamine
A topical skin protectant
used in the treatment of skin irritations containing a phenol additive
of usually 1% concentration. A drying agent.
pigmentation
The color (pigment) in the
skin and other tissues.
pituitary gland
The master hormone
producing gland located at the base of the brain, which hormonal
secretions affect the function of other endocrine glands.
placebo
A substance containing no
medication and prescribed or given to reinforce a patient's expectation
to get well, or an inactive substance or preparation used as a control
in an experiment or test to determine the effectiveness of a medicinal
drug.
point effect
In thermolysis treatment,
the amount of energy emitted is greatest at the tip or point of the
electrolysis needle.
pore
The surface opening of the
duct of a sweat gland or of a hair follicle.
prednisone
A synthetic glucocorticoid
that is derived from cortisone.
probe
An electrolysis needle.
The probe is inserted into the hair follicle during electrolysis
treatment.
probe holder
A needle holder.
progesterone
An antiestrogenic steroid
hormone, believed to be the active principle of the corpus luteum,
isolated from the corpus luteum and placenta or synthetically prepared;
used to correct abnormalities of the menstrual cycle and as a
contraceptive and to control habitual abortion.
prognosis
The outcome of a disease.
prolactin
A protein hormone of the
anterior lobe of the hypophysis (pituitary gland; suspended from the
base of the hypothalamus) that stimulates the secretion of milk and
possibly, during pregnancy, breast growth.
psoriasis
A noncontagious
inflammatory skin disease characterized by recurring reddish patches
covered with silvery scales, mostly occurring on the knees, elbows and
scalp.
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