Chapter 19 - Advanced Topics and Treatments

Question 1

Egyptians

Answer 1

Used a form of chemical peeling; understood the value of lactic acid from milk and various fruit acids for skin conditioning

Question 2

stratum corneum

Answer 2

uppermost surface later of the epidermis, also known as the horny layer; very thin, yet waterproof, permeable, regenerates itself and detoxifies the body and responds to stimuli

Question 3

cell turnover rate (CRF)

Answer 3

the rate of cell mitosis and migration from the dermis to the top of the epidermis.
Avg for babies 14 days, 21-28 for teens, 28-42 for adults, and 42-84 for those 50+

Question 4

Jessner’s peel

Answer 4

contains lactic acid, salicylic acid, and resorcinol in an ethanol solvent

Question 5

light peels

Answer 5

chemical exfoliators; esthetician administered; uses glycolic acid, lactic acid, enzyme peels, and Jessner’s solution

Question 6

Glycolic peels

Answer 6

glycolic acid is the strongest alpha hydroxyl acid and is derived from sugar cane; penetrates into epidermis more effectively because it has the smallest molecular size

Question 7

sweet birch

Answer 7

found in salicylic acid

Question 8

buffering products

Answer 8

ingredients added to products to help make them less irritating

Question 9

salicylic acid

Answer 9

beta hydroxy acid that is derived from sweet birch, willow bark and wintergreen; dissolve oil, used for oily skin and acne. Has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory products

Question 10

consultation for peels

Answer 10

condition skin, dehydration, hyperpigmentation, open lesions, and any other skin conditions

Question 11

microdermabrasion

Answer 11

a form of mechanical machine exfoliation that originated in Europe. can be used to diminish sun damage, pigmentation, open and closed comedones, fine lines, wrinkles, enlarged pores, and coarsely textured skin
Improper use can cause hyperpigmentation, hypopigmentation, and sensitivity

Question 12

LED light

Answer 12

nonthermal (does not use heat); used for skin rejuvenation

Question 13

Green Light

Answer 13

Calming

Question 14

Microampere Electrical Neuromuscular Stimulation

Answer 14

Healing muscles and wounds, controlling pain, and even fusing bones

Question 15

Ultrasound Benefits

Answer 15

Product penetration and cellulite reduction

Question 16

Body Exfoliation Treatments

Answer 16

Body wraps, scrubs, and masks. Hydrotherapy, balneotherapy and stone massage

Question 17

Hydrotherapy

Answer 17

Uses water (ice, steam, liquid)

Question 18

Balneotherapy

Answer 18

Treatment of physical ailments using therapeutic water baths, mineral, mud and fango, dead sea salt, seaweed, enzymes and peat

Question 19

Reflexology

Answer 19

Applying pressure to the feet based on a system of zones and areas on the feet

Question 20

3 Ayurveda Doshas

Answer 20

pitta, kapha and vatta

Question 21

What are doshas?

Answer 21

body/mind types of ayurveda

Question 22

cellulite causes

Answer 22

cause primarily by female hormones and genetics

Question 23

preoperative care

Answer 23

preparing skin for procedure, getting skin in its optimum state and as healthy as possible; increasing skin’s metabolism and reducing cellular debris to condition skin; help patient stay calm

Question 24

IPL

Answer 24

strong machines rated as class IV medical devices

Question 25

silicone

Answer 25

oil that is chemically combined with silicon and oxygen and leaves a noncomedogenic, protective film on the surface of the skin

Question 26

blepharoplasty

Answer 26

an eye lift; removes fat and skin from the upper and lower lids, making them less baggy and crinkled looking

Question 27

sclerotherapy

Answer 27

minimizes varicose veins (dilated blood vessels) and other varicosities by injecting chemical agents into the affected areas