State Board Study Notes Flashcards
Hyperhidrosis
Excessive sweating
Surfactants
Cause water and oil to mix to form an emulsion
Gommage
An enzyme peel in which a cream is applied to the skin before steaming and forms a hardened crust that is then massages or “rolled” off the skin
Cataphoresis
Closes the pores
Vitiligo
A disease that causes the loss of skin color in blotches
Parasites
Scabies
Objective symptoms are signs you _____
can see
Decontamination
Removal of pathogens and other substances from tools and surfaces
Desincrustation
A deep cleaning treatment that softens sebum
Where do you apply pressure during an extraction?
Skin surrounding the follicular wall
Sudoriferous glands regulate what?
Sweat
There are more sensory nerves in your _____
Fingertips
Blepharoplasty
Eye lid surgery
Conjunctivitis
Pink eye
Prior to tweezing the eyebrows, what should you apply?
Mild Antiseptic
At what angle should you hold the spatula when you are applying soft wax?
45-degree angle
Excoriation
A mental illness related to obsessive compulsive disorder; characterized by repeated picking at one’s own skin
Mitosis
Cell division that results in two daughter cells
If you use 30% of Glycolic Acid the pH should NOT be lower that _____
2
Trichology
The study of hair and diseases
What is matter made up of?
Elements
Who holds the electrode during desincrustation?
The client
What skin type would best suit a paraffin wax mask?
Dry, mature, or dull skin
What is the main reason for face powder?
To set the foundation, allow makeup to last longer, matte finish ect.
When removing cleanser where do you start?
Neck/chin
Microderm is an example of what kind of exfoliation?
Mechanical exfoliation
Immunity
Ability of the body to destroy any bacteria that have gained entrance to the body and resist infection in general
Material Safety Data Sheet (MTSD)
Information compiled by a manufacturer about it’s product ranging from ingredient content and associated hazards to combustion levels and storage requirements
Milia
Pear like masses of sebum and dead cells under the skin with no visible opening
Stratum Corneum
The outermost layer of the skin; “the horny layer”
Stratum Licidum
Light passes through; clear cells
Stratum Granulosum
The grainy cells
Stratum Spinosum
The spiny cells
Stratum Germinativum
The growth layer aka the basal layer
Disinfectants
Chemicals that halt the growth of pathogenic bacteria
What happens when using the galvanic machine for desincrustation?
Anaphoresis
What is High Frequency made of?
Tempered glass
The disinfecting device uses hot steam?
Autoclave
What is Botulinum toxin?
Botox
What are the effects of Accutane?
Thinning skin
What does Adipose Tissue do?
Stores energy in the form of fat; cushions and insulates the body
Why do we put distilled water in steamers?
To prevent the build-up of minerals
What is the growth stage of hair
Anagen
What is the falling out stage of hair?
Catagen
Desmosome
Cells in the epidermis that holds the upper cells together
Carbuncle
A group of pus-filled bumps forming a connected area of infection under the skin
Contagious Diseases
Conjunctivits
Herpes simplex
Herpes Zoster
Impetigo
Tinea Pedis
Tinea Corporis
Herpes Simplex
Virus 1&2; Fever blisters
Herpes Zoster
Shingles
Impetigo
Sores around mouth, nose, hands, and feet (school sores)
Tinea Pedis
Athlete’s Foot, Jock;s Itch
Tinea Corporis
Ring Worm
Buccinator
Thin flat muscle of the cheek between the upper and lower jaw that compresses the cheeks and expels air between the lips
Platysma
Broad muscle extending from the chest and shoulder muscles to the side of the chin
Pronators
Muscles that turn the hand inward so that the palm faces downward
Triceps
Large muscles that covers the entire back of the upper arm and extends the forearm
When you greet a client at the door and shake hands, afterwards wash your hands what is this procedure called?
Sanitation
What is the liver’s job?
Removes waste created by digestion
Ingredients must be listed in?
Descending order
Local Infection
Abscess
What massage method do you use when putting on moisturizer?
Effleurage
Temporary method of hair removal is?
Waxing
Threading
Tweezing
Which of the following herbs has healing effect?
Peppermint
Phototherapy
A therapeutic treatment using plant/herb extract
Which herb has a calming and astringent effect?
Comfrey root
Hypertrichosis
Excessive hair growth
Zygomatic
The cheekbone
Which layer of the epidermis does cell division occur?
Stratum Germinativum
Allergy is usually caused by?
Fragrance
Which part of the body does Free Radicals damage
Cell membranes
What tissue protects our bodies surface?
Epithelial
What is intrinsical disease?
Vitamin deficiency
What would you use to apply a paraffin mask?
A brush
Dr. Jacquet movement is especially good for what skin type?
Oily
Which ingredient is stimulating and astringent?
Eucalyptus
Fissure
A crack in the skin that penetrates the dermis
The skin is nourished by ____
Blood and lymph
What is the largest bone in your hand
Humerus
What later of the epidermis penetrates light?
Stratum Lucidum
Titanium protects the skin by?
Reflecting light
Cartoid Artery
Main source of bloody supply to the face, head, and neck
What is a characteristic of pathogenic micro-organisms?
Causes diseases
The tools of the galvanic machine are made up of what?
Metal
What layer of skin produces the cells that color the skin?
Stratum Germinativum (Basal Layer)
