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1
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Smoking does not do what to the skin?

A

Creates blood flow

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2
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What layer of skin can estheticians work ok?

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Stratum corneum

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3
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What are protons?

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Positively charged particles

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4
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What is distillation?

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Process of removing minerals and extracting oils

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5
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Largest organ of the body is

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Skin

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6
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List layers of epidermis and dermis

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Stratum corneum 
Stratum lucidum
Stratum granulosum
Stratum spinosum
Basal
Papillary
Reticular
Subcutaneous
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7
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Name the six functions of the skin

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Protect
Heat regulation
Absorption
Secretion
Excretion
Sensation
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8
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What layer are melanocytes in?

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Basal layer

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9
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What is not a bacteria?

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Fungi

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10
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Mitosis is what?

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Cell division

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11
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Striated muscles are?

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Voluntary skeletal muscles

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12
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Visceral muscles are?

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Involuntary smooth muscles

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13
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What do the sebaceous produce?

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Oil

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14
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Melanocytes are?

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Pigmented cells

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15
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What is the bacteria that causes acne?

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Propionibacterium acnes

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16
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Pus bacteria in chains or string of beads?

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Streptococci

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17
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What ingredient attracts water to the skins surface?

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Humectants

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18
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Haw many body systems?

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11

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19
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How many head bones?

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8

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20
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How many face bones?

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14

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21
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What is not an effect of cataphoresis?

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Produces an alkaline reaction

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22
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Which body system controls all body movement?

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Nervous

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23
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How many pints of blood in the average human?

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8-10

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24
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In blood and help the immune system?

A

Lymphocytes

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25
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Where does the skin get its main source of nutrients?

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Blood

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26
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Firm non elastic substance that makes up 70% of the weight of skin?

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Collagen

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27
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True skin?

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Dermis

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28
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Pilosebaceous unit?

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Hair follicle

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29
Q

What glass secrete sweat?

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Sudoriferous

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30
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Sun fungus?

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Tinea versicolor

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31
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Dry skin covered with coarse silvery scales?

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Psoriasis

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32
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Pigment loss in Bands or patches?

A

Vitiligo

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33
Q

Below 7 on pH scale is?

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Acidic

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34
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pH of skins Avis mantle?

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4.5-6.2

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35
Q

Drug name for accutane?

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Isotretinoin

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36
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What are applied to the skin?

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Antiseptics

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37
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Nose job?

A

Rhinoplasty

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38
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Face lift?

A

Rhytidectomy

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39
Q

Dehydrated skin is lacking?

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Water

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40
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Dry skin is lacking?

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Oil

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41
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If you detect a disease?

A

Refer to physician

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42
Q

Not a massage technique?

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Acupuncture

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43
Q

Light continuous movement?

A

Effleurage

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44
Q

What can you use for facial steaming?

A

Hot towels

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45
Q

Paragon mask should not go on?

A

Roseacea or cuperose skin

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46
Q

What polarity is used for disincrustation?

A

Negative

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47
Q

What kind of current is galvanic?

A

Direct

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48
Q

What kind of skin needs a dr Lucas?

A

Sensitive

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49
Q

What gases can be inside of a high frequency electrode?

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Neon and argon

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50
Q

What allows electricity to pass through it?

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Conductor

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51
Q

Measurement of resistance?

A

Ohm

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52
Q

Measurement of current being delivered is?

A

Amp

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53
Q

Path an electric current takes through a system?

A

Circuit

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54
Q

What kind of bond is formed when two atoms share outer electrons?

A

Covalent

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55
Q

Rod shaped bacteria?

A

Bacilli

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56
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Spiral shaped bacteria?

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Spirilla

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57
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Process of killing most microorganism on hard surfaces?

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Disinfection

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58
Q

MSDS

A

Document for chemical products

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59
Q

Sunshine vitamin?

A

D

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60
Q

Vitamin k does what?

A

Blood coagulation

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61
Q

Vitamin E is also called?

A

Tocopherol

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62
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OSHA

A

Government agency that oversees work place safety

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63
Q

Only method for permanent hair removal?

A

Electrolysis

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64
Q

What does pH stand for?

A

Potential hydrogen

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65
Q

List 6 Fitzpatrick skin types

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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
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66
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Name all the systems of the body and describe

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Skeletal
Immune
Circulatory
Respiratory
Excretory 
Muscular
Integumentary- regulates body temp
Nervous
Digestive
Endocrine-growth and development 
Reproductive
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67
Q

List and describe basic massage movements

A 
Eff. Continuous stroking
Pet. Kneading
Fric. Rubbing creates heat
Tap. Tapping
Vib. Rapid shaking
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68
Q

Name for pore opening?

A

Ostium

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69
Q

Muscle Botox goes into?

A

Corrugator supercilli

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70
Q

What bone joins together all the bones in the cranium?

A

Sphenoid

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71
Q

Muscles that allows hand to turn out and up?

A

Supinators

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72
Q

Muscles that allow hands to turn in and down?

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Pronators

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73
Q

What is a loupe?

A

Mag lamp

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74
Q

Warm steam shouldn’t be used on?

A

Sensitive irritated skin

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75
Q

Snake like wavy lesions?

A

Sepiginous

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76
Q

Catophoresis does what?

A

Soothes nerves hardens tissue

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77
Q

Another name for couperose?

A

Telangiectasia

78
Q

Erethema is?

A

Redness

79
Q

Dermatitis is?

A

Inflammation of the skin

80
Q

Loss of this leads to wrinkles?

A

Collagen

81
Q

Keratosis is usually defined as?

A

Built up cells

82
Q

Medical term for itching?

A

Pruritis

83
Q

Solid bump you can feel?

A

Nodule

84
Q

Medical term for blister?

A

Vesicle

85
Q

Medical term for mole or birthmark?

A

Nevus

86
Q

FDA approved lightener?

A

Hydroquinone

87
Q

Product that doesn’t contain water?

A

Anhydrous

88
Q

Controllable factors that contribute to aging?

A

Extrinsic

89
Q

Soothing ingredient?

A

Oatmeal

90
Q

Benefit of sal?

A

All of the above

91
Q

Growing stage of hair?

A

Anagen

92
Q

When you mix primary colors?

A

Secondary colors

93
Q

When you combine a primary and secondary color?

A

Tertiary

94
Q

Another name for color?

A

Hue

95
Q

Waxing is performed by?

A

Applying with hair growth ripping against at 45• angle

96
Q

Ideal face shape?

A

Oval

97
Q

Widest at base smallest at top?

A

Triangle

98
Q

Make something look smaller?

A

Apply darker foundation

99
Q

When waxing what angle?

A

45•

100
Q

What is papain from?

A

Papaya

101
Q

What is bromelain from?

A

Pineapple

102
Q

BHA’s are _______

A

Lipophilic

103
Q

Jessners solution?

A

Sal, lactic, resorcinol in ethyl base

104
Q

Fungal infection is?

A

Virus

105
Q

Lymph does what?

A

All of he above

106
Q

Highest level of sterilization?

A

Autoclave

107
Q

Cold sores?

A

Herpes simplex

108
Q

How to find the arch?

A

Line pencil on outside of iris

109
Q

Contraindication for chemical peel?

A

Sunburn

110
Q

What skin color is prone to keloids?

A

Black

111
Q

Most sensitive race?

A

Asian

112
Q

Transient sensitivity?

A

All of the above

113
Q

Most common form of cancer?

A

Basal cell carcinoma

114
Q

What UV Ray causes aging and goes to basal layer?

A

UVA UVB

115
Q

Smallest unit of an element?

A

Atom

116
Q

Distance between normal set eyes?

A

One eye

117
Q

Not a benefit of mineral makeup?

A

Stimulates collagen

118
Q

Bright colors make area apear?

A

Larger

119
Q

Not a warm color?

A

Blue

120
Q

Fibroblasts are in what layer?

A

Reticular

121
Q

Loss of pigment is not?

A

Hyperpigmentation

122
Q

Nerve fibers that react to heat cold and touch?

A

Sensory nerves

123
Q

Soft keratin is found in the?

A

Skin

124
Q

Function that lets things in and out of the cell?

A

Selective permeability

125
Q

Sex hormone that produces collagen and elastin?

A

Estrogen

126
Q

What disease makes you bruise easily?

A

Cushings

127
Q

What does desquamation mean?

A

Shedding off of dead skin cells

128
Q

Main purpose of body wraps?

A

Detox

129
Q

When cells split and form two separate cells they keep the same?

A

All of the above

130
Q

What is responsible for defending the body against bacterial invasion?

A

White blood cells

131
Q

Spreading agent necessary in the formulation of cosmetics?

A

Vehicle

132
Q

Chemical that causes slip and glide?

A

Surfactant

133
Q

Surfactant used for cleansing?

A

Detergent

134
Q

Chemical that keeps water and oil mixed well?

A

Emulsifier

135
Q

Micro contraindication?

A

Extensive couperose

136
Q

Muscle massaged during European facial?

A

Lattisimi dorsi

137
Q

Not a contraindication for electrical treatments?

A

Low blood sugar

138
Q

What does androgen do?

A

Male hormone, acne and oily skin

139
Q

What are fatty acids that have been exposed to hydrogen?

A

Fatty alcohols

140
Q

What is sodium lauryl sulfate?

A

Surfactant

141
Q

Chemical messenger that is secreted by various glands?

A

Hormones

142
Q

Process where all microorganisms are killed?

A

Sterilization

143
Q

What does the number after SPF refer to?

A

Time you can spend in the sun

144
Q

Hirsutiam is?

A

Excessive hair growth

145
Q

If a client had urticaria they have?

A

Hives

146
Q

Decreased barrier function and sever dehydration and inflammation is called?

A

Transepidermal water loss

147
Q

Describe patch test procedure and why

A

Put behind clients ear and watch for a reaction. Prevent allergic reactions and bad side effects

148
Q

Number one cause if cosmetic reactions?

A

Fragrance

149
Q

Sensitivity to aspirin don’t use?

A

Salicylic acid

150
Q

Center of an atom is?

A

Nucleus

151
Q

Anything that takes up space and has substance?

A

Matter

152
Q

Ingredients are listed in order of what?

A

Concentration

153
Q

Restylane injections are made of what?

A

Hyaluronic acid

154
Q

Barrier function of the skin is created by what?

A

Sebum

155
Q

When Lymph nodes filter out bacteria and debris they?

A

Swell

156
Q

What has a distinctly dilated follicle opening and have solidified sebum?

A

Closed comedones

157
Q

List and describe the different grades of acne

A

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

158
Q

Acne is caused by a lack of cleansing?

A

False

159
Q

Working in greasy environments can contribute to acne?

A

True

160
Q

The beat device an esthetician can provide an acne client is helping them choose cosmetics that are non comedogenic?

A

True

161
Q

What is not found in an acne lesion?

A

Sweat

162
Q

What drug treats grade 3 and 4 of acne?

A

Accutane

163
Q

What do metrogel metrolotion and metronidozale help treat?

A

Rosacea

164
Q

Which acid has the smallest molecular size?

A

Glycolic acid

165
Q

What helps to neutralize free radicals before they destroy the cell?

A

Antioxidants

166
Q

Which skin would you use a rinseable medicated cleanser for?

A

Acne

167
Q

All of these are lightening agents except?

A

Amphoteric

168
Q

This type of sunscreen works by reflecting the light off the skin?

A

Physical

169
Q

What does SPF stand for?

A

Sun protection factor

170
Q

One problem associated with birth control pills is?

A

Hyperpigmentation

171
Q

What symptoms are menopausal?

A

Sudden hair growth

172
Q

Which other system is the lymphatic system dependent on?

A

Circulatory

173
Q

What is the acronym SOAP uses for?

A

Documentation

174
Q

What is found in the center of the head and is the brain of the endocrine system?

A

Pituitary glad

175
Q

Triggers of Rosacea include all the following except?

A

Physical sunscreens

176
Q

What is a condition where the skin turns red very easily?

A

Rosacea

177
Q

What treatment would you see frosting in?

A

Chemical peels

178
Q

What do lentigines refer to?

A

Moles

179
Q

What layer does a medium depth peel go to?

A

Basal layer

180
Q

What is the medical term for athletes foot?

A

Tinea pedis

181
Q

What are a must for Rosacea clients?

A

Sunscreens

182
Q

What type of crystals are used in microdermabrasion?

A

Aluminum oxide crystals

183
Q

Name two benefits of having a chemical peel?

A

Aging, sun damaged skin, cell turnover rate.

184
Q

All of the following have the ability to increase Hyperpigmentation except?

A

Carbonation

185
Q

What is a contraindication of waxing?

A

All of the above

186
Q

What does vasodilation mean?

A

Increase in blood flow

187
Q

What form of Hyperpigmentation is caused by hormones?

A

Melasma

188
Q

Closed comedones are commonly referred to as?

A

Whiteheads

189
Q

What gland is found in the groin and underarms and produce body odor?

A

Apocrine

190
Q

What term refers to the thickness and liquidity of a solution?

A

Viscosity

191
Q

Langherhans are?

A

Guard cells

192
Q

What does aesthetikos mean?

A

Perceptible to the senses

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