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1
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One example of a fairly high comedogenic cosmetic ingredient is

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Coconut Oil

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2
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Ingredients must be listed on cosmetic labels

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in descending order of predominance

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3
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What are emollients compromised of?

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Lipids

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4
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What is an emollient?

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A fatty material used to lubricate and keep other substances on the skin

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5
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What is meant by the term functional ingredient?

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An ingredient that does not affect the appearance of the skin but is necessary for product formulation

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6
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What is the most effective way for a skin care professional to communicate how a product works with a client?

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Convey a detailed and thorough knowledge of the realistic expectations of that product

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7
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According to the legal definition of cosmetics and of drugs, ______.

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Products may be regulated as both drugs and cosmetics

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8
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A rule of thumb about the difference between irritant reactions and allergic reactions is that _______.

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irritants burn, allergens itch

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9
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Where should a patch test be applied?

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behind the ear

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10
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The type of products that attracts water to the skin but is typically oil-free is called _____.

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Hydrators

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11
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What does hyperkeratosis refer to?

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The thickening of the skin caused by a mass of keratinocytes

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12
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The condition “herpes zoster” presents which symptoms?

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Groups of red blisters that form a rash that occurs in a ring or line

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13
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What statement is true of conjunctivitis?

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It is also known as pink eye

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14
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What statement is true of tinea corporis?

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It is a skin irritation that spreads into circular infection that is red and scaly

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15
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Hyperhidrosis is

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Excessive perspiration caused by heat, genetics, medications, or medical conditions

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16
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A physician who treats disorders and diseases of the skin is known as a(n)

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Dermatologist

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17
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Lesions in the early stages of development or change are known as ______ lesions

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Primary

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18
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In order to detect cancerous lesions, it is advisable to visit a physician

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once a year

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19
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Sebaceous filaments are often found on the

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nose

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20
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Cystic acne is grade ____ acne.

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IV (4)

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21
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What is true of varicose veins?

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They are sometime treated with sclerotherapy, a nonsurgical injection into the vein

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22
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The fungal condition that inhibits melanin production is called

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tinea versicolor

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23
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What is true of a tan?

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it is caused by exposure to the sun

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24
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Hyperpigmentation is a condition that describes___

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an overproduction of pigment

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25
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Dermatitis is best defined as

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an inflammatory condition of the skin

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26
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One indication that a mole might be cancerous is that it

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is growing larger on one side than another

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27
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What does the border of a mole that might be cancerous look like?

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Irregular

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28
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What is the disorder in which a person picks at their skin compulsively?

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Dermatillomania

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29
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What destroys all microbial life?

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Sterilization

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30
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Which of the following is mainly used to remove visible dirt?

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cleaning

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31
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When does a client’s impression of a salon, spa, or barbershop begin?

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the moment they open the door

32
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Which of the following is TRUE of pathogens?

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They all reside in different places and affect humans in different ways

33
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Indirect Transmission of a disease ______.

A

happens through contact with an intermediate object

34
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Most bacteria are _____.

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nonpathogenic

35
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Which of the following is TRUE of a disease that spreads from one person to another?

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it is communicable

36
Q

When doctors have determined the nature of a disease, they have _____.

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diagnosed it

37
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The first step in infection control is _____.

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cleaning

38
Q

Redness and distended capillaries caused by a weakening of the capillary walls are a condition called ______.

A

telangiecstasia

39
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Excess buildup of cells is a condition called

A

Keratosis

40
Q

Erythema is a condition defined by

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redness caused by inflammation

41
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Hyperkeratinization

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an excessive buildup of dead skin cells

42
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What is true of actinic keratosis

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it can be precancerous

43
Q

What scale is used to measure the skin type’s ability to tolerate sun exposure?

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The Fitzpatrick scale

44
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What is a pustule?

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An infected papule with fluid inside

45
Q

The skin type that has a small follicle size is

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normal

46
Q

Skin type is first determined by observing

A

the t-zone

47
Q

Estheticians examine the skin through a form of touch called

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palpation

48
Q

People with the darkest skin are Fitzpatrick type

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6

49
Q

What should sensitive skin be treated with

A

nonirritating products

50
Q

what has caused a condition that modern topical treatments of the decollette have developed to treat?

A

cell phone use

51
Q

Over a woman’s lifetime ____

A

hormonal changes will change her skin in various ways throughout her life

52
Q

One daily habit that is beneficial for the skin is _____

A

drinking plenty of water

53
Q

What are contraindications?

A

Factors that prohibit the use of certain products

54
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What is contraindicated by skin-thinning medications such as Differin and Renova?

A

Waxing

55
Q

Any substance that occupies space and has weight is

A

matter

56
Q

Everything you can touch and everything you can see is matter except _____.

A

light and electricity

57
Q

When immiscible liquids are combined, they form

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suspensions

58
Q

The overexposure principle is used to describe how overexposure determines ___.

A

toxicity

59
Q

Why is understanding pH important for the beauty and wellness professional?

A

Because it affects the hair, skin and nails

60
Q

The pH scale is to measure

A

acidity and alkalinity

61
Q

SDS are designed for

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use in an emergency

62
Q

Which of the following BEST describes a carcinogen

A

a substance that causes cancer

63
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How are cosmetic legally defined in the US

A

Articles that are intended to affect the appearance of the skin

64
Q

An allergic reaction which occurs during a facial should be handled with ___.

A

cold water and a cold compress

65
Q

Cruelty-free cosmetics indicate the products ___.

A

are not tested on animals

66
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What term does not refer to a cosmetic ingredient or product that may be less likely to cause an allergic reaction?

A

noncomedogenic

67
Q

An ingredient that is a melanin suppressant and used to treat hyperpigmentation is

A

kojic acid

68
Q

An antioxidant ingredient that also has anti-inflammatory and has anti-aging properties is ___.

A

green tea

69
Q

A type of ingredient that is NOT universal for all skin types and conditions are ___.

A

emollients

70
Q

What is the goal of treatment for dehydrated skin?

A

to prevent TEWL, which is the transepidermal water loss

71
Q

Microscopic oil molecules called micelles are used in

A

cleansing water

72
Q

One example of an ingredient in a mechanical exfoliant

A

rice bran

73
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What is an example of an ingredient in an enzyme exfoliant?

A

Pineapple

74
Q

What is another term for roll-off mask?

A

Gommage

75
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What is the best advice to an esthetician who is starting out and wants to know what products to work with?

A

Become familiar with the extent to which the manufacturer offers and education and marketing support.

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