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1
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the Tesla current is also referred to as the ______ frequency current

A

high

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the Galvanic current is the only ______ current of low voltage and high amperage

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direct

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3
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what diminishes the appearance of blemishes?

A

concealer

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4
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what is eye tabbing?

A

applying individual, artificial lashes

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5
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what type of foundation is suitable for most skin types?

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liquid

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6
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what is used primarily for coverage and correction?

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foundation

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7
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what shape has a narrow forehead and jaw line?

A

diamond

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8
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define contouring

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using dark shades to diminish and recede

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9
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true or false:
warm and cool are terms used to describe color tones and skin tones

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true

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10
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what is a hue with black added?

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shade

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11
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what is extrinsic aging?

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also known as deterioration, is caused by external factors that are with an individual’s control

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12
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what is chloasma?

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a common disorder in pregnant women which results in increased pigmentation, causing flat, light to dark patches to occur on the face

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13
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what is basal cell carcinoma?

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common malignant lesions that tend to appear translucent, have irregular borders and tiny blood vessels running through them

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14
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a verruca is also known as a ______?

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warts

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15
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what is a tinea versicolor?

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non contagious infection that produces hypopigmented areas, usually on the neck, chest, back, and arms

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16
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what is lanugo?

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soft, downy hair on the body at birth

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17
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what type of wax is used when removing hair from large areas?

18
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explain how to use hard wax

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thick layer on skin, allow to harden, lift with fingers one end and remove opposite end

19
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define electrolysis

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a method of hair removal that requires the technician to insert a small needle into each hair follicle

20
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true or false: thermolysis is a type of permanent hair removal

21
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name and explain the 3 stages of hair growth

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anagen: longest stage, where the hair actively grows
catagen: shortest stage, hair begins to destroy itself
telogen: the follicle rests and prepares to resume the anagen stage

22
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____ hair is called supercilia

23
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define eczema

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dry or moist lesions with eruption of small vesicles and a watery discharge

24
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miliaria rubra

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acute burning, itching rash caused by excessive heat

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define excoriation
mechanical abrasion of the epidermis
26
define seborrhea
excess secretion of the sebaceous glands, commonly associated with oily skin types
27
define furuncle
painful infection of the hair follicle and adjacent subcutaneous tissue that appears as a firm nodule with a central, hard, pus filled core
28
what is bromidrosis?
a foul smelling perspiration caused by the yeast and bacteria that break down the sweat on the surface of skin (bro you stink)
29
asteatosis is dry, scaly skin with reduced ____ production
sebum
30
define vitiligo
an acquired skin disease characterized by white patches that are caused by a loss of pigment in a number of melonin cells
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define fissure
a crack or line in the skin that may penetrate as deep as the dermis
32
what is a massage movement often used to begin and end a treatment?
effleurage
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what is petrissage?
a light or heavy kneading, pinching, and rolling of the muscles
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define seborrheic dermatitis
common skin rash with redness and scaly, pinkish yellow patches that have an oily appearance
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a soft or hard, fixed or free moving mass within the skin
nodule (tumor)
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a wheal is a solid formation above the skin, often caused by insect bites or an _______
allergic reaction
37
what is the difference between a papule and a pustule?
papule: no fluid pustule: pus and bacterial fluid
38
what are the 2 layers of the dermis?
papillary and reticular
39
define pores
tiny openings which allow sweat or sebum to pass through the surface of the skin
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what are the 3 layers of the skin?
epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous