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How long is a wax mask left on for and at what temperature?

A

30 mins and at 130 degrees

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Lemon juice and galvanic have what effect on skin?

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Bleaching

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2
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High frequency should be started on the..

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Forehead

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Facials should be performed at least __ times a month.

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2

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What color are comedones under the Woods lamp?

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Yellow

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What is a skin scope?

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Machine used to analyze the skin

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How long should an Algae pack treatment stay on for?

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15-20 minutes

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7
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What is a herb boiled in water?

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Decotion

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8
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Before extractions and after desincrustation what do you spot treat the skin with?

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Vacuum machine

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9
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How do you protect the skin around the area of extractions?

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With moist cotton

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10
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When is it okay to apply hard wax against hair growth?

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When the hair is short

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11
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When you are unsure about possible allergic reactions what do you do?

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Perform a PD test behind ear or on inner arm by elbow.

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12
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What is the purpose of Cataphoresis?

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Tighten and firm skin

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13
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How do you remove masks? And where do you start?

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Cotton - at the forehead

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14
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Best massage movement for mature and sluggish skin?

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Tapotement

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15
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What does hypoallergenic mean?

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Fragrance free

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16
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What is dry, flaky, scaly skin and another name for dandruff?

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Pityriasis

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17
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What skin type is rose oil good for?

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Aging and dry skin

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18
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Another name for Dr. Lucas?

A

Electric pulverizer

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19
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Best massage movement for clogged oil ducts?

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Petrissage

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20
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Another name for a steamer?

A

Vaporizer

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21
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What bacteria causes T.B.?

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Bacilli

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22
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What is the color and polarity of an anode?

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Red (+) Cataphoresis

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23
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How do you sanitize makeup pencils?

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Sharpen them before and after each use.

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24
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What temperature do you wash laundry and for how long?

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140 degrees for 15 minutes

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25
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Where should rules and regulations be posted?

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In the reception area – near the front desk

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26
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What is another name for Pediculosis and is it an animal or vegetable parasite?

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Lice and it is an animal parasite

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27
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What is another name for the disinfectant soak?

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Wet sanitizer

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28
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How often should disinfectant be changed?

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Once a week or when cloudy

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29
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What are 3 things that are illegal for skin therapist to do in California?

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(1) Lance
(2) Working on the dermis
(3) Shaving the face

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30
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What are the 3 rules for massage?

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(1) Steady rhythm
(2) Keep contact
(3) Keep skin moist

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31
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In what direction do you massage the neck?

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Down - always towards the heart

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32
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What does PH stand for? What is the range of the scale? What is considered neutral?

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Potential hydrogen
0-14
7 is neural

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33
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What type of mask is not good for a claustrophobic client?

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Wax mask

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34
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What is couperose skin characterized by?

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Broken capillaries

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35
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Who regulates safety and health in the work place?

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O.S.H.A

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36
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Which would be characterized by painful bumps under the skins surface?

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Cystic acne

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37
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What is creosol?

A

Disinfectant for electrodes

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38
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What does QUATS stand for?

A

Quaternary Ammonium Compound

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39
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What are 2 blood born diseases that are not banned from working on in salons?

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(1) Aids

(2) Hepatitis B

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40
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What are the 5 main massage movements:

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(1) Efflarage
(2) Tapotement
(3) Friction
(4) Vibration
(5) Petrissage

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41
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What is the first step in skin analysis?

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Wash hands

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42
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What do you do for a first degree burn?

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Submerge in cold water

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43
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What should you do before analyzing the skin?

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Remove makeup and cleanse the skin

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44
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What is a quartz electrode?

A

For high frequency

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45
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How do you remove any massage creams during the practical?

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With tissue mitts

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46
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2 names for blisters:

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(1) Bula

(2) Vessical

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47
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What direction do you remove cleanser from a mans face?

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Downwards

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48
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What are 3 antiseptic oils that are ideal for oily skin:

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(1) Tea tree oil
(2) Clove
(3) Peppermint

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49
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What is purulent conjunctivitis?

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Pink eye

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50
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What are 2 other names for a steatoma?

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(1) Wen

(2) Sebaceous cyst

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51
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What is used to lessen visibility of unwanted hair?

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Oil bleach with 2 parts peroxide

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52
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What does State Board considered the most important thing?

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Client safety and sanitation

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53
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What is Epidermabrasion and is it legal to perform?

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Rubbing peel exfoliation “Gommage” and yes it is

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54
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Can you wax over verruca and what is it?

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No, it is a wart

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55
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How do you perform extractions?

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With fingers wrapped in moist cotton

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56
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What do you do if you cut your hand during a facial?

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Stop the bleeding and wear a glove

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57
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What is another name for an insect bite and can you work on it?

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Wheal - avoid working on client

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58
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What can cause a metallic taste in the mouth and why does it happen?

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Galvanic because it changes the PH in the body

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59
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Peppermint oil should be used on what type of skin?

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Couperose

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60
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How long is the wax mask left on the skin?

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30 minutes

61
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What is a solid lump above and below the skin?

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Tubercle

62
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What is Seborrhea?

A

Excessive oil production

63
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Why do you test the wax before applying it to a client?

A

To prevent burns

64
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What is distillation?

A

A method of extracting essence of a plant

65
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Direct application of high frequency on bare skin is used on what type of skin?

A

Blemished skin

66
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What type of skin would you not do desincrustation on?

A

Dry skin

67
Q

What is Saprophytes?

A

A non-pathogenic bacteria

68
Q

What type of mask is not recommended for acne skin?

A

Wax

68
Q

Galvanic pole that increases blood circulation?

A

Negative

69
Q

Excessive exposure to the sun will produce what?

A

Lentigenes

70
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What is Asteayosis?

A

Severely dry skin

71
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What is the massage technique related to waste?

A

Manual lymph drainage

72
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What is the infra red light used for?

A

Warming the muscles and easing pain

73
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What are 4 other names for the dermis?

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(1) True skin
(2) Cutis
(3) Corneum
(4) Derma

74
Q

What is Pediculosis?

A

An animal parasite

75
Q

A closed comedone is called?

A

Milia

76
Q

A chronic inflammatory congestion of the cheeks and nose indicates the client is suffering from?

A

Rosacea

77
Q

How are muscles massaged?

A

Insertion to origin

78
Q

How would you ensure the clients safety and comfort when using electrical modalities?

A

Follow the manufactures directions

79
Q

What is lymph made of?

A

Blood plasma

80
Q

How should cotton be cut?

A

4x9 inches

81
Q

What 3 things do disinfects need to be?

A

(1) Bactericidal
(2) Fungicidal
(3) Virucidal

82
Q

What skin type has more and larger sebaceous glands?

A

Oily skin

83
Q

Layers of skin nerves and glands are found in what layer of the skin?

A

The reticular layer

84
Q

What is the main cause of clogged oil ducts?

A

Hardened sebum

85
Q

Rhytidectomy?

A

Face lift

86
Q

Blepharoplasty?

A

Eye lift

87
Q

Rhinoplasty?

A

Nose repair

88
Q

Mammaplasty?

A

Breast surgery

89
Q

Liposuction?

A

Surgical removal of fat pockets

90
Q

Abdominoplasty?

A

Tummy tuck

91
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Sclerotherapy?

A

Minimizes varicose and spider veins

92
Q

Phenol?

A

Strong chemical peel

93
Q

What does laser resurfacing target?

A

Wrinkles and scars

94
Q

What is Trichloroacetic acid (TCA)?

A

A chemical peel agent

95
Q

What is Retinol?

A

Vitamin A

96
Q

What is Ascorbic Acid?

A

Vitamin C

97
Q

What should all bottles and containers have?

A

Labels

98
Q

What is creosol?

A

A disinfectant for electrodes

99
Q

What mask can be used on all skin types?

A

Gel masks

100
Q

What is the epidermis composed of?

A

Skin cells - keratinocytes

101
Q

What do acidic products do to the skin?

A

Restore the PH

102
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What skin condition is characterized by dark brown, black or discolored inflammations that should be referred to a dermatologist?

A

Melanoma

103
Q

When doing lymphatic drainage what direction do you go in?

A

The direction of lymph flow using a light pressure.

104
Q

What is the effect of effleurage massage?

A

Soothing and relaxing

105
Q

What should you do first before you start a procedure on a client who has just had facial reconstructive surgery?

A

Consult the patient and have them sign a release form or consult their doctor.

106
Q

Which dermal light helps products penetrate and ease pain?

A

Infra red

107
Q

How far away from the clients should the blue dermal light be held?

A

10 inches

108
Q

What is disincrustation used for?

A

To emulsify oil and sebum in the follicles

109
Q

What is cataphoresis used for?

A

Tighten skin

110
Q

Red, acid and positive?

A

Anode

111
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Black, alkaline and negitive?

A

Cathode

112
Q

What has dark brown/ black patches with uneven, jagged or raised texture?

A

Malignant melanoma

113
Q

What is Chloasma?

A

Liver spots

114
Q

What is melasma?

A

Pregnancy mask

115
Q

What is pruritus?

A

Itching

116
Q

What ingredient is used to moisten dry skin?

A

Emollient

117
Q

What is the PH of the skin?

A

4.5 - 5.5

118
Q

What type of bacteria is in pustules?

A

Staph

119
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What kind of skin is carbolic soap good for?

A

Oily

120
Q

What is Naptha?

A

Laundry soap

121
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What is carbonic gas spray and what skin type is it good for?

A

To increase acidity of skin - oily/acne skin

122
Q

How are the cells from the epidermis nourished?

A

Through the blood and lymph vessels

123
Q

What is the role of silicone in a product?

A

To prevent water escaping from the skin (TEWL)

124
Q

What type of skin tends to make keloids but ages least?

A

Black

125
Q

What is the skins own natural defense mechanism?

A

The acid mantle

126
Q

What is anaphoresis used for?

A

Soften skin

127
Q

What caustic peel removes the epidermis and dermis?

A

Chloracetic acid

128
Q

How does titanium dioxide work to protect from the sun?

A

It reflects light

129
Q

What is eyelash hair?

A

Cilia

130
Q

What is a group of boils is called?

A

Carbuncles

131
Q

EPA registered products are what level of cleanliness?

A

Disinfection

132
Q

Lancets should be held at what angle?

A

45 degrees

133
Q

What would a client experience after having lymphatic drainage?

A

Fatigue and dizziness

134
Q

What do the sudorifurous glands excrete?

A

Latic acid, water and urea

135
Q

What can happen if you leave a glycolic peel on for too long?

A

Burned skin

136
Q

The term for the study of hair and it’s functions?

A

Trichology

137
Q

How much more acidic is 9 than 7 on the PH scale?

A

100x

138
Q

If a client has an adverse reaction to a product what should be checked?

A

M.S.D.S

139
Q

What is the technical term for nail?

A

Onyx

140
Q

What are two substances found in the acid mantle?

A

Oil and sweat

141
Q

Another term for Hives?

A

Urticaria

142
Q

What is another name for the magnifying lamp?

A

Loupe

143
Q

What parts of the body can Reflexology be performed on?

A

Hands and feet

144
Q

What is another name for Retin-A?

A

Tretinoin

145
Q

What is the purpose of the Dr. Jacquet massage?

A

To move sebum up and out of the follicles

146
Q

What is another name for tapotement?

A

Percussion

147
Q

How far away from the face should the vaporizer arm be placed?

A

15 inches

148
Q

What two gases are in electrodes?

A

Argon and neon

149
Q

What is the process of introducing water soluble products into the skin?

A

Iontophresis

150
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What is Tocopherol?

A

Vitamin E

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