Basic Flashcards
Smoking does not do what to the skin?
Creates blood flow
What layer of skin can estheticians work ok?
Stratum corneum
What are protons?
Positively charged particles
What is distillation?
Process of removing minerals and extracting oils
Largest organ of the body is
Skin
List layers of epidermis and dermis
Stratum corneum Stratum lucidum Stratum granulosum Stratum spinosum Basal Papillary Reticular Subcutaneous
Name the six functions of the skin
Protect Heat regulation Absorption Secretion Excretion Sensation
What layer are melanocytes in?
Basal layer
What is not a bacteria?
Fungi
Mitosis is what?
Cell division
Striated muscles are?
Voluntary skeletal muscles
Visceral muscles are?
Involuntary smooth muscles
What do the sebaceous produce?
Oil
Melanocytes are?
Pigmented cells
What is the bacteria that causes acne?
Propionibacterium acnes
Pus bacteria in chains or string of beads?
Streptococci
What ingredient attracts water to the skins surface?
Humectants
Haw many body systems?
11
How many head bones?
8
How many face bones?
14
What is not an effect of cataphoresis?
Produces an alkaline reaction
Which body system controls all body movement?
Nervous
How many pints of blood in the average human?
8-10
In blood and help the immune system?
Lymphocytes
Where does the skin get its main source of nutrients?
Blood
Firm non elastic substance that makes up 70% of the weight of skin?
Collagen
True skin?
Dermis
Pilosebaceous unit?
Hair follicle
What glass secrete sweat?
Sudoriferous
Sun fungus?
Tinea versicolor
Dry skin covered with coarse silvery scales?
Psoriasis
Pigment loss in Bands or patches?
Vitiligo
Below 7 on pH scale is?
Acidic
pH of skins Avis mantle?
4.5-6.2
Drug name for accutane?
Isotretinoin
What are applied to the skin?
Antiseptics
Nose job?
Rhinoplasty
Face lift?
Rhytidectomy
Dehydrated skin is lacking?
Water
Dry skin is lacking?
Oil
If you detect a disease?
Refer to physician
Not a massage technique?
Acupuncture
Light continuous movement?
Effleurage
What can you use for facial steaming?
Hot towels
Paragon mask should not go on?
Roseacea or cuperose skin
What polarity is used for disincrustation?
Negative
What kind of current is galvanic?
Direct
What kind of skin needs a dr Lucas?
Sensitive
What gases can be inside of a high frequency electrode?
Neon and argon
What allows electricity to pass through it?
Conductor
Measurement of resistance?
Ohm
Measurement of current being delivered is?
Amp
Path an electric current takes through a system?
Circuit
What kind of bond is formed when two atoms share outer electrons?
Covalent
Rod shaped bacteria?
Bacilli
Spiral shaped bacteria?
Spirilla
Process of killing most microorganism on hard surfaces?
Disinfection
MSDS
Document for chemical products
Sunshine vitamin?
D
Vitamin k does what?
Blood coagulation
Vitamin E is also called?
Tocopherol
OSHA
Government agency that oversees work place safety
Only method for permanent hair removal?
Electrolysis
What does pH stand for?
Potential hydrogen
List 6 Fitzpatrick skin types
1 always burns never tans 2 usually burns tans with difficulty 3 sometimes burns gradually tans 4 rarely burns tans easily 5 rarely burns tans very easily 6 never burns. Deep pigment
Name all the systems of the body and describe
Skeletal Immune Circulatory Respiratory Excretory Muscular Integumentary- regulates body temp Nervous Digestive Endocrine-growth and development Reproductive
List and describe basic massage movements
Eff. Continuous stroking Pet. Kneading Fric. Rubbing creates heat Tap. Tapping Vib. Rapid shaking
Name for pore opening?
Ostium
Muscle Botox goes into?
Corrugator supercilli
What bone joins together all the bones in the cranium?
Sphenoid
Muscles that allows hand to turn out and up?
Supinators
Muscles that allow hands to turn in and down?
Pronators
What is a loupe?
Mag lamp
Warm steam shouldn’t be used on?
Sensitive irritated skin
Snake like wavy lesions?
Sepiginous
Catophoresis does what?
Soothes nerves hardens tissue
Another name for couperose?
Telangiectasia
Erethema is?
Redness
Dermatitis is?
Inflammation of the skin
Loss of this leads to wrinkles?
Collagen
Keratosis is usually defined as?
Built up cells
Medical term for itching?
Pruritis
Solid bump you can feel?
Nodule
Medical term for blister?
Vesicle
Medical term for mole or birthmark?
Nevus
FDA approved lightener?
Hydroquinone
Product that doesn’t contain water?
Anhydrous
Controllable factors that contribute to aging?
Extrinsic
Soothing ingredient?
Oatmeal
Benefit of sal?
All of the above
Growing stage of hair?
Anagen
When you mix primary colors?
Secondary colors
When you combine a primary and secondary color?
Tertiary
Another name for color?
Hue
Waxing is performed by?
Applying with hair growth ripping against at 45• angle
Ideal face shape?
Oval
Widest at base smallest at top?
Triangle
Make something look smaller?
Apply darker foundation
When waxing what angle?
45•
What is papain from?
Papaya
What is bromelain from?
Pineapple
BHA’s are _______
Lipophilic
Jessners solution?
Sal, lactic, resorcinol in ethyl base
Fungal infection is?
Virus
Lymph does what?
All of he above
Highest level of sterilization?
Autoclave
Cold sores?
Herpes simplex
How to find the arch?
Line pencil on outside of iris
Contraindication for chemical peel?
Sunburn
What skin color is prone to keloids?
Black
Most sensitive race?
Asian
Transient sensitivity?
All of the above
Most common form of cancer?
Basal cell carcinoma
What UV Ray causes aging and goes to basal layer?
UVA UVB
Smallest unit of an element?
Atom
Distance between normal set eyes?
One eye
Not a benefit of mineral makeup?
Stimulates collagen
Bright colors make area apear?
Larger
Not a warm color?
Blue
Fibroblasts are in what layer?
Reticular
Loss of pigment is not?
Hyperpigmentation
Nerve fibers that react to heat cold and touch?
Sensory nerves
Soft keratin is found in the?
Skin
Function that lets things in and out of the cell?
Selective permeability
Sex hormone that produces collagen and elastin?
Estrogen
What disease makes you bruise easily?
Cushings
What does desquamation mean?
Shedding off of dead skin cells
Main purpose of body wraps?
Detox
When cells split and form two separate cells they keep the same?
All of the above
What is responsible for defending the body against bacterial invasion?
White blood cells
Spreading agent necessary in the formulation of cosmetics?
Vehicle
Chemical that causes slip and glide?
Surfactant
Surfactant used for cleansing?
Detergent
Chemical that keeps water and oil mixed well?
Emulsifier
Micro contraindication?
Extensive couperose
Muscle massaged during European facial?
Lattisimi dorsi
Not a contraindication for electrical treatments?
Low blood sugar
What does androgen do?
Male hormone, acne and oily skin
What are fatty acids that have been exposed to hydrogen?
Fatty alcohols
What is sodium lauryl sulfate?
Surfactant
Chemical messenger that is secreted by various glands?
Hormones
Process where all microorganisms are killed?
Sterilization
What does the number after SPF refer to?
Time you can spend in the sun
Hirsutiam is?
Excessive hair growth
If a client had urticaria they have?
Hives
Decreased barrier function and sever dehydration and inflammation is called?
Transepidermal water loss
Describe patch test procedure and why
Put behind clients ear and watch for a reaction. Prevent allergic reactions and bad side effects
Number one cause if cosmetic reactions?
Fragrance
Sensitivity to aspirin don’t use?
Salicylic acid
Center of an atom is?
Nucleus
Anything that takes up space and has substance?
Matter
Ingredients are listed in order of what?
Concentration
Restylane injections are made of what?
Hyaluronic acid
Barrier function of the skin is created by what?
Sebum
When Lymph nodes filter out bacteria and debris they?
Swell
What has a distinctly dilated follicle opening and have solidified sebum?
Closed comedones
List and describe the different grades of acne
1 mild form. Primarily black and white heads in nose area.
2 moderate acne larger papules all over face
3 severe profuse redness inflamed papules
4 cystic acne refer to physician
Acne is caused by a lack of cleansing?
False
Working in greasy environments can contribute to acne?
True
The beat device an esthetician can provide an acne client is helping them choose cosmetics that are non comedogenic?
True
What is not found in an acne lesion?
Sweat
What drug treats grade 3 and 4 of acne?
Accutane
What do metrogel metrolotion and metronidozale help treat?
Rosacea
Which acid has the smallest molecular size?
Glycolic acid
What helps to neutralize free radicals before they destroy the cell?
Antioxidants
Which skin would you use a rinseable medicated cleanser for?
Acne
All of these are lightening agents except?
Amphoteric
This type of sunscreen works by reflecting the light off the skin?
Physical
What does SPF stand for?
Sun protection factor
One problem associated with birth control pills is?
Hyperpigmentation
What symptoms are menopausal?
Sudden hair growth
Which other system is the lymphatic system dependent on?
Circulatory
What is the acronym SOAP uses for?
Documentation
What is found in the center of the head and is the brain of the endocrine system?
Pituitary glad
Triggers of Rosacea include all the following except?
Physical sunscreens
What is a condition where the skin turns red very easily?
Rosacea
What treatment would you see frosting in?
Chemical peels
What do lentigines refer to?
Moles
What layer does a medium depth peel go to?
Basal layer
What is the medical term for athletes foot?
Tinea pedis
What are a must for Rosacea clients?
Sunscreens
What type of crystals are used in microdermabrasion?
Aluminum oxide crystals
Name two benefits of having a chemical peel?
Aging, sun damaged skin, cell turnover rate.
All of the following have the ability to increase Hyperpigmentation except?
Carbonation
What is a contraindication of waxing?
All of the above
What does vasodilation mean?
Increase in blood flow
What form of Hyperpigmentation is caused by hormones?
Melasma
Closed comedones are commonly referred to as?
Whiteheads
What gland is found in the groin and underarms and produce body odor?
Apocrine
What term refers to the thickness and liquidity of a solution?
Viscosity
Langherhans are?
Guard cells
What does aesthetikos mean?
Perceptible to the senses
