Master Exam Flashcards
what is the difference in doing a mens facial
apply and massage products with the direction of the hair growth
Light skin is not a contraindication of what
IPL
What makes up the plability of the skin
Elastin
What do chemical peels benefit
aging, sundamaged skin
What could you use for facial steaming
hot towels
What is the ingredient in Botox
Clostridium Botulinum
What is the purpose of the skin analysis
determine the skin type and conditions
What is OSHA
regulates saftey in the workplace, Occupational Saftey and Health Admin
If you are doing a service and notice a disease what do you do?
refer to physician
What is the main purpose of cotton compresses
mask removal
Describe the diamond face shape
narrow hair line with a pointed jawline, widest part is at the cheeks
contraindication for a body wrap
diabetes
face shapes
heart, round, oval, diamond, triangle, square, rectangle, inverted triangle
How should wax be applied?
with a 45 degree angle
What causes the skin to be yellow, gray, or sallow?
smoking
Philobaceous Unit
hair follicle
proper tweezing technique
hold skin taught and pull against direction of growth
what is done to use a woods lamp
complete darkness, for skin analysis
What is cleanser applied with
fingers
what is applied after depilatory wax
petroleum
main purpose of body wraps
to detoxify
skeletal structure that protects heart lungs, and internal organs
thorax
What can be applied to the skin
antiseptics
where does the lyphatic system empty into
circulatory system
Body systems
skeletal integumentary circulatory respiratory excretory muscular immune nervous digestive endocrine reproductive
natural immunity
your body’s natural defense to foreign invaders, what we are born with
where do hair follicles originate
in the dermis
Keratosis
a skin condition marked by a horny growth (an overgrowth of dead skin cells)
Humectant
water loving ingredient
retinoic acid
vitamin A
how many pints of blood in a human
10
skin gets its main source of nutrients from?
blood
Largest organ
integumentary system (skin)
vitiligo
a skin disorder characterized by smooth, white patches on various parts of the body caused by the loss of natural pigment
A means of sterilazation would require the use of an
autoclave
after a rhinoplasty, an esthetician should substitute what instead of doing extractions on the nose?
enzyme peel
a snake like lesion?
serpiginous
applying microdermabrasion too aggressive with result in what
pinpoint bleeding
ascorbic acid is also known as
Vitamin C
cleasnser is removed starting from where?
chin
Aglo Therapy
Therapy with sea water
a jessner peel consists of what?
14 % lactic acid 14% salicylic acid 14% resorcinol in an ethanol base
apocrine glands
sweat glands composed of a coiled secretory located at the junction of the dermis and subcutaneous fat, from which a straight portion inserts and secretes into the infundibular portion of the hair follicle.
Atopic dermatitis
skin condition
dermal scattering
in laser, where the epidermis seaparates from the dermis
when prepping for a chemical peel, what do you do ?
strip oils from skin, astringent or acetone
what layer are the melanocytes found in
basal layer
most common skin cancer
basal cell carcinoma
what regulates the strength of an electric current
a circut breaker
what contraindicates the use of a suction machine
couperose skin
how many cranial bones
8
how many facial bones
14
what muscle connects the occipitalis to the frontalis
aponeurosis
what muscle would be massaged during a facial massage
the platysma
what does organic mean
substance having carbon to carbon bonds
inorganic
comprised of matter not arising from natural growth or living organism, not containing carbon.
when massaging the hands an arms what muscles would you affect ?
pronator, supinator, flexors and exentors
difference of involuntary and invountary muscles
invountary muscles you don’t control, voluntary you control. Invountary-nonstriated, Cardiac and smooth..voluntary striated; Skeletal
what holds products together
preservatives, binding agents
what is an acidic product on the pH scale
0-6.9
what is the difference between acid and alkaline
acid 0-6.9 alkaline 7-14
what do sensory nerves do ?
gather information from the enviroment and send it to you brain so it knows how to respond
what do motor nerves do?
tell muscles to contract making us move
what is silicone?
silicones are inert, synthetic compoundswith a varietyof forms and uses. Typically heat-resistant and rubber like, they are used as adhesives, lubricants, medical applications
what is not a bacteria ?
fungi
what is the most common from of cleansers in the spa
antiseptics, disinfectants
what does the Herpes simplex virus look like?
red blister looking lesions
what is another name for the herpes simplex virus ?
cold sores
what is rosascea?
a vascular condition characterized by red flushing skin
what is the most stimulation massage movement?
tapotement
where is the ideal brow supposed to end
outer corner of the eye directly our from the iris
what does steaming the face do
softens dead skin cells
what does the FDA define cosmetics as ?
for cleansing, beautifying, and promoting attractiveness.
what is another name for a black head ?
open comedone
what is pathogentic?
disease causing bacteria
What normalizes body temperature
eccrine glands
who cant receive high frequency ?
people with pace makers
what is Balneotherapy?
therapy by baths
what is Aromatherapy?
therapy using essential oils and fragrance
what is ayurveda?
the ancient Indian approach to skincare, science of life
what is acupuncture?
a chinese medcal practice or procedure that treats illness of provides local anesthesia by the insertion of needles at specified sites of the body
what is hydriatics?
the water cure manual: popular book embracing descriptions of the various modes of bathing (hydrotherapy)
What is Thalassotherapy ?
the use of sea water and marine products as a theraputic treatment
what is another name for a pore
ostium
what is the sex hormone that produces elastin and collagen
estrogen
what does the androgen hormone do ?
responsible for oily skin and acne a male hormone
what is an antigen ?
a foreign invader
what is a histamine?
histamines trigger the inflamatory response
which ingredient does not require specifics in cosmetic labeling ?
fragrance
What is linoleic acid?
fatty acid that helps the bood vessel dilation in intercellular cement
what is high frquency?
alternating current
what is galvanic current
direct current
what is a micro-current?
wave therapy, which retrains facial muscles to help muscles and sagging
What is the horse shoe pigmentation called?
poikiloderma of cevattes
what is ohm?
the unit of electrical resistance
what is a volt?
the measurement of potential electrical force
what is amp
the basic unit of electrical current
what is a circut
the pathway of an electrical current
what is a hertz
the unit of frequency, equal to one cycle per second
what is the state of equilibrium?
when the number of protons equals the number of orbititng electrons
the contraindicates electrical treatments
epilepsy
what are melanosomes
small granules filled with melanin (manufactured by melanocytes )
what is a desmosome?
A plaque like ssite on a cell surface that functions in maintaining cohesion with an adjacent cell
what is desquamation ?
the shedding on tha outer layers of the skin
what hold the epidermis and dermis together?
dermal papillae
define eccrine glands, where are they located?
eccrine sweat is produced via merocrine secrection in the coiled gland, and is composed of water, sodium, potassium lactate, urea, ammonia, serine, ornithine, cirtuline
sudoriferous gland
sweat glands- 2 kinds eccrine and apocrine
hypothalamus
coordinates many hormonal and behavioral circadian rhythms, complex patterns of neurendocrin outputs, complex homeostatic mechanisms and important behaviors.
pituitary gland
sometimes called the master gland of the endocrine system, it controls the functions of other endocrine glands
examples of ceramides
sphingolipids or glyosphingolipids
what are enzymes?
proteolytic ( protien dissolving)
what is hyperthyroidism?
too much production of the thyroid gland. thinning skin, hair loss and weight loss
microdermabraision machine uses what 3 things
diamond tip, aluminum corundun, and salt
what is hypothyroidism?
to little production of the thyroid gland. Facial swelling and weight gain.
what is Cushing’s disease?
disease of the adrenal gland where it produces too much hydro-cortisone
What is Addison’s disease?
disease of the adrenal gland where it produces too little hydro-cortisone.
defind pityriasis rosacea
caused by a virus, occurs most often in the fall and spring. may occur in people living in the same household but is not thought to spread from one person to another
atopic dermatitis
skin condition
contact dermatitis
reaction from a substance
psoriasis
skin disease that causes silvery flaky dry skin
tinea versicolor
sun fungus, white hypopigmented looking patches
electrons
negatively charged ions
neutrons
neutrally charged ions
protons
positively charged
viscosity
a measure of the resistance of a fluid whtich is being deformed by either shear stress or tensile stress
peptides
are short polymers of amino acids linked by a peptide bond
what is sodium lauryl sulfate
a surfactant in cleansers
microsponge
specialized delivery system
ascorbic acid
vitamin C
SOAP
subjective objective assesment plan medical documentation
what needs to be listed on the ingredients list ?
Humectants
define Xerosis
abnormally dry skin
what is vasodialation?
increase in blood flow
what is rhinophyma?
enlarged nose type # rosacea
define photothermolysis
selective photothermolysis is the key to success in laser tatoo removal and other cosmetic laser procedures
what to LED treatments provide ?
energy
what laser does laser resurfacing?
CO2 or Erbium
Which stage of hair growth does the laser work best on ?
anagen stage
lasers use a form of what ?
polarized light
what layer does a light peel affect ?
stratum corneum
what is the minimum peel that penetrates into the papillary layer?
medium depth
what layer does a phenol peel affect ?
papillary dermis
what happens when a peel goes to deep ?
white skin (blanching) with pink frosting
How long do you need to wait to do microdermabrasion after Restylane?
2 weeks
what muscle is botox injected into ?
corrugator muscle
type A botox
the botox brand
type B botox
is listed as something else and is used for the underarms
what are Restylane injections made of ?
Hyaluronic Acid
what light does the woods lamp use ?
filtered black light
what is a scotch hose ?
jet hose for body treatments, water therapy using a stream of water
contraindications for body treatments
pregnancy, iodine allergy ( for sea weed wrap) , diabetes, burns, cancer , varicose veins, claustrophobia, edema, etc.
what layer does the microdermabrasion work on
stratum corneum
fitxpatrick skin typing
1 2 3 4 5
define fulgeration
procedure to destroy tissue
define micropigmentation
permanent cosmetics used for tatooing eye lines, lip liner, eye brows
contraindications for microdermabraision
rosacea, sensitive skin, burned skin, suspicious lesions, open wounds, active cold sores
what fitzpatrick skin types can’t get laser treatments
types 5 and 6
define scleroderma
a connective tissue disease that invovles changes in the skin, blood vessels, muscles, and internal organs, it is a type of autoimmune disorder - condition that occurs when the immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys healthy body tissue
Algae therapy
therapy with sea water, algae therapy uses specially prepared marine algea with is rich in nutrients, mineral ingredients and trace elements to help the body function at its optimum. algea packs are often used as part of the thalassotherapy regimen
mamoplasty
breast augmentation
How long do you have to wait for a chemical peel after laser resurfacing ?
3 weeks
what is endermology
deep tissue massage done with a vacuun therapy use before and after liposuction for best results
endermology after liposuction why ?
for better results and body shaping
sodium laureth sulfate is a common ingredient found in ?
cleansers
How long do you have to wait for Restylane injections after a microdermabraison?
2 weeks
what is cellulite?
fat cells under the skin that cause the cottage cheese looking affect on the skin
What is the substance between collagen and elastin ?
ground substance
what injury is caused by protein coagulation?
hemophilia
What is the medical term for a cluster of boils
carbuncle
In galvanic, where is the positive electrode placed?
client must hold it or it is placed under the clients shoulder
Define electrolysis ?
Only permanent hair removal, very tedious and painful, one by one, each hair follicle is destroyed
Levels of decontamination
sanitation,
disinfection,
sterilization
Define fissure
a type of wound
How is paraffin applied to the face ?
gauze is dipped into paraffin and then placed on the face
Which ethnicity ages the slowest?
african american
where on the body are the most sudoriferous glands?
palms, soles, underarms, and groin
How many metacarpals are there in the palm
5
What do the sudoriferous glands produce
sweat
What is the largest bone in the face?
mandible
medical term for eyelashes
cili
what massage movement do you use to apply moisturizer?
effleurage
What is the space between collagen and elastin in the dermis?
reticulin
with laser, what color of hair isn’t effective ?
gray
what color does the skin turn if the peel is too deep?
white
what is another name for accutane ?
isotretinoin
when a thermal mask cools, it does what?
tightens and tones
What is the term for fungus?
tinea
what is non pathogenic bacteria dependant on ?
absorbency of vitamins
what is an example of a non pathogenic fungus?
mold
reflexology is a treatment commonly used on ?
hands and feet
what can increase the depth of a peel?
an occlusive
what skin type is most sensitive to AHA’s
asian skin
What are conductors and insulators?
conductors let electricity pas through while insulators keep energy from moving
what is photothermolysis?
when a laser light is used to remove hair with heat
what hormone causes hair and weight loss ?
estrogen
what is scabies caused by
parasites
what do body secrections do for us ?
fight bacteria
what peel does the coagulation fo protein in the skin cause the skin to frost ?
TCA and jessner
why is it important to let the client rest after a body treatment ?
to regain equilibrium
what is fibromyalgia a contraindication of?
body wraps
what machine causes an electrochemical affect ?
galvanic
what is balneotherapy?
bath therapy
Bromelain comes from what enzyme?
pineapple
proteolytic
protein dissolving works by dissolving keratin protein within dead cells, helping to remove these cells and making the skin look cleaner and smoother
what kind of therapy is sclerotherapy ?
procedure to minimize varicose veins by injecting chemical into affected area
what should you avoid on an asthma patient for long periods of time ?
Steam
what type of peel has to do with protein coagulation?
TCA
What is the medical term for dry skin ?
asteatosis
what kind of exfoliant is microdermabraison
mechanical
what does a woman have is she has weight loss combined with loss of hair ?
hormonal imbalance or thyroid disease
what is blepherplasty ?
the surgical procedure for lifting the eyes and removing excess skin from the eye area
what is ligation
aka phlebectomy refers to the surgical tying off of a large vein in the leg called the greatere saphenous vein, while stripping refers to removing this vein through incisions in the groin area or behind the knee
what is the difference between arteries and veins?
arteries carry oxygenated blood away from heart, veins carry deozygenated blood back to the heart and lungs to reoxygenate
how does Botox work
it is injected into the muscle and stops the release of acetylcholine, which triggers nerve communication from the brain to the muscle temporarily stopping muscle movement
what stage of hair growth does laser work best on ?
anagen
what perscription is used for some one that has herpes simplex
antiviral medicaiton
what does steaming the face do
soften dead skin cells
most serious and deadly form of skin cancer
melanoma
what is manual lymph drainage?
MLD- a type of gentle massage which is intended by proponents to encourage the natural drainage on the lymph from the tissues space body
what is another name for polymer
macromolecule
what is reflexology ?
based on the belief that working on the areas or reflex points found on the hands and feet can reduce tension to the body’s corresponding organs and gland structure
prophylactic
guarding from or preventing the spread or occurrence of disease or infection
symptoms of sun damage
skin cancer, hyperpigmentation,, telangectasia, and photoaging
what does the endocrine system regulate?
regulates mood, growth, and development, tissue function metabolism, and sexual function and reproductive processes
which hormone benefits the skin
estrogen
telangiectasia is what type of disorder ?
vascular
contraindications for MLD?
blood clots, infections, cancer and diabetes
what would you include in a microderm charting ?
products used, level setting used, F-type and end results
medical term for dry skin ?
Xerosis
fulgeration
dectruction of tissue, usually malignant tumors by means of a high-frequency electric current applied with a needle like electrode
what kind of laser are best used to treat leg veins?
pulsed dye lasers
define Nikolski sign?
an indication of a skin reaction, the clinical manifestations observed are perifollicular edema, erythema, blistering, or an epidermal separation caused by lateral pressure on the skin
what kind of treatment would be good to do before a cellulite treatment ?
salt/sugar scrub
