mock test Flashcards
What does Depilation mean?
The process of hair removal
What is the approximate working temperature of strip wax?
43 degrees celcius
What are the 3 main functions of hair?
Heat Regulation
Sensory Receptors
Protection
What are the layers of terminal hair and where is each layer?
Cuticle - Outer layer
Cortex - Middle layer (makes up most of the hair follicle)
Medulla - At the centre of the hair
Describe the appearance of dry or dehydrated nails - minimum of 3 points
Peeling and brittle (rough surface)
Hard, dry cuticles
Yellowish colour
What are the 3 stages of hair growth? Give 2 key points of each stage
Anagen - active growing phase, begins hair growth cycle
Catagen - transitional phase, hair detaches from Dermal Papilla
Telogen - the hair is ready to fall out, last stage of the growth cycle
What is superfluous hair?
Fine hair, that is in excess and not abnormal but is unwanted for a person’s age, sex, or ethnic group.
What is a contra-action?
A reaction to a treatment
Name 3 normal contra-actions
Erythema (redness)
Swelling
Itchiness
Name 3 abnormal contra-actions
Bruising
Bleeding
Vomiting
Describe what a histamine reaction is
An allergic reaction (non life threatening) like redness, itchiness, pain, etc.
Give 2 ingredients found in strip wax
Paraffin
Cera Alba
Name 4 nail diseases or disorders that can restrict a treatment
Onychomalacia, Koilonychia, Eczema, Psoriasis
Name 4 nail diseases or disorders that contraindicate a treatment
Tinea Pedis
Paronychia
Verucca
Warts
What is Pteryguim?
Overgrown cuticle stuck to the nail plate