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07/02/2014

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Term
Blepharoplasty
Definition
What is the technical term for a facelift?
Term
What type of skin should a parrafin mask not be used for?
Definition
Rocasea
Term
What does pH stand for?
Definition
Potential hydrogen
Term
What type of bacteria is rod shaped and the most common?
Definition
Bacilli
Term
What are Cocci? Describe them.
Definition
Round-shaped bacteria that appear singly (alone) or in groups.
Term
Name three types of Cocci bacteria and describe them.
Definition

Staphylococci: pus-forming bacteria that grow in clusters like bunches of grapes. Cause abscesses, pustules, and boils.

 

Streptococci: pus-forming bacteria arranged in curved lines resembling a string of beads.

 

Diplococci: spherical bacteria that grow in pairs and cause diseases such as pneumonia.

Term
What kind of bacteria are spiral or corkscrew-shaped bacteria.
Definition
Spirilla
Term
What is the largest organ of the body?
Definition
The skin
Term
what is erythema defined as?
Definition
Redness caused by inflammation
Term
What is the first stage of the hair growth cycle?
Definition
Anagen
Term
Name the three stages of hair growth.
Definition

Anagen: new hair is produced.

 

Catagen: Mitosis ceases and the hair grows upwards.

 

Telogen: the final, resting stage of hair growth. Ready to shed.

Term
What is mitosis?
Definition
Cells dividing into tow new cells (daughter cells), The process of cell reproduction of human tissues.
Term
What do the sebaceous glands produce? And why?
Definition
Oil. Oil helps protect the skin by creating a barrier.
Term
What is the only layer of skin estheticians are liscenced to work on?
Definition
Epidermis. Not the dermis
Term

Name the layers of the skin.

 

Definition

Epridermis (5 layers)

Stratum corneum

Stratum lucidum

Stratum granulosum

Stratum spinosum

Stratum germinativum (basal layer)

 

Dermis -thicker than epridermis but only has two layers

Papillary layer

Reticular layer

Term
What layer are melanocytes produced?
Definition
The basal layer
Term
How many systems is the human body composed of?
Definition
11
Term
What are the bones of the face?
Definition
Two nasal bones, two lacrimal bones, Two zygomatic bones, two maxillary bones, two turbinal bones, two palatine bones, the mandible, and the vomer bone
Term
How many pints of blood are in the average human body?
Definition
8-10
Term
Where does the skin get its main source of nutrients?
Definition
Blood
Term
What is another term for hematoma?
Definition
Bruise or contusion
Term
During desincrustation what polarity is used on the face?
Definition
Negative
Term
What are the functions of the skin?
Definition

PHASES

Protection, Heat regulation, Absorption, Sensation, Excretion, Secretion

Term
If a client has a protruding forehead what would you do to make it smaller?
Definition
Apply a darker shade of foundation over the forehead area.
Term
What is the purpose of the lymph?
Definition
carries waste and impurities away from the cells.
Term
What is psoriasis?
Definition
chronic inflammatory skin disease characterized by red patches covered with white-silver scales.
Term
What are viceral muscles?
Definition
Nonstriated or involuntary. Functions automatically without concious will.
Term
What is a fungal infection referred to as?
Definition
Tineas
Term
What is mycosis?
Definition
a disease caused by any fungus that invades the tissue and causes a superficial fungal infection.
Term
What is the ration of a Jessner's solution for a chemical peel?
Definition
14 % salicilic acid, 14 % lactic acid, 14 % resorcinol. In a base of ethanol solvent
Term
What is OSHA and what do they do?
Definition
Occupational safety and health administration. It regulates and enforces safety and health standards to protect employees in the workplace.
Term
What is the drug name for Accutane?
Definition
Isotretinoin
Term
How many types are on the fitzpatrick scale?
Definition
6
Term
Describe Fitz I.
Definition
Always burns, never tans. High risk for skin cancer, vascular damage. Very fair; blond or red hair; light-colored eyes; freckles common.
Term
Describe Fitzpatrick type II.
Definition
Burns easily, tans with difficulty. High risk for skin cancer, vascular damage. Fair-skinned; light eyes; light hair.
Term
Describe Fitzpartick type III.
Definition
Sometimes burns, gradually tans, risk of hyper/hypopigmentation. Moderate risk of skin cancer and vascular damage. Very common skin type; fair, eye color and hair color vary.
Term
Describe Fitzpatrick type IV.
Definition
Rarely burns, tans easily. High risk of hyper/hypopigmentation. High risk for scarring. Moderate risk for vascular damage. Mediterranean Caucasian skin; dark brown hair; medium to heavy pigmentation.
Term
Describe Fitzpatrick type V.
Definition
Skin darkens; may never burn. High risk hypo/hyperpigmentation. High risk for scarring form treatments and trauma. Moderate risk for vascular damage. Lower risk for solar-pigmentation conditions and actinic aging (from sun exposure).
Term
Describe Fitzpatrick VI.
Definition
Tans easily; may never burn. Very high risk of hyper/hypopigmentation. Very high risk for scarring from health treatments and trauma. Moderate risk for vascular damage. Lower risk for solar-pigmented conditions and actinic aging.
Term
What is a Dr. Lucas sprayer?
Definition
Atomizer designed to apply plant extracts and other ingredients into the skin.
Term
What is a snake-like shaped lesion called?
Definition
Serpignous
Term
What skin types should warm steam not be applied?
Definition
Sensative or irritated
Term
What are the face shapes?
Definition
Oval, round, square, rectangle (oblong), triangle (pear shaped), heart, diamond
Term
What do you get if you combine a primary with a secondary color?
Definition
Tertiary color
Term
What kind of product does not contain water?
Definition
anhydrous
Term
Describe an oval face shape.
Definition
Widest at the temple and forehead.
Term
Describe a round face shape.
Definition
Face is widest at the cheekbone area, and is usually not much longer than it is wide.
Term
Describe a square face shape.
Definition
Face has a wide, angular jawline and forehead.
Term
Describe a rectangle shaped face.
Definition
face is long and narrow. the cheeks are often hollowed under prominent cheekbones.
Term
Describe a triangle shaped face.
Definition
Face is widest at its base or jawline, tapering up to slightly narrower cheeks.
Term
Describe a heart shaped face.
Definition
Wide at the temple and forehead area that tapers down to a narrow chin. Has some prominence in the cheekbone area.
Term

Describe a Diamond shaped face.

 

Definition
Widest at the cheekbones, has a narrow chin and forehead.
Term
What are the ABCDE's of skincancer?
Definition

A-asymmetry:the two sides of the lesion are not identical.

B-border:the border is irregular on these lesions.

C-color:melanomas are usually dark and have more than one color or colors that fade into one another.

D-diameter: the lesion in a melanoma is usually at least the size of a pencil eraser.

E-evolving:melanoma as a lesion often changes appearance.

Term
What do you get when you mix equal amounts of primary colors?
Definition
secondary colors
Term
What is the medical term for a blister?
Definition
Vesicle
Term
What are some contraindications for a chemical peel?
Definition
Recent cosmetic surgery, laser, injectables, meds that will thin the skin (Retin A), Pregnancy, herpes simplex, hyperpigmentation tendencies, rocasea, acne, infectious diseases, open sores, lesions, sunburn, irritated skin, photosensitizing meds.
Term
What is the most stimulating massage movement?
Definition
Tapotment
Term
What is the MSDS (material safety data) sheet?
Definition
Info compiled by the manufacturer about product safety, ingredients, safe handling, and procedures.
Term
List and describe the basic massage movements.
Definition

Effleurage: soft, continuous stroking movement.

Petrissage: a kneading movement that stimulates the underlying tissues.

Friction: rubbing movement.

Tapotment: fast tapping, patting, and hacking movements.

Vibration: rapid shaking movement.

Term
What vitamin is used for blood coagulation?
Definition
Vit k
Term
How long should you wait after microdermibrasion to do botox?
Definition
two weeks
Term
What is a pilosebaceous unit?
Definition
the hair unit that contains the hair follicle and appendages
Term
What is the definition of melanin?
Definition
Pigment that is produced ny melanocytes and deposited into cells.
Term
What are protons?
Definition
small particles which have a positive electrical charge. The number of protons in an atom equals the number of electrons.
Term
What are melanocytes?
Definition
a cell that produces pigment granules/melanin in the basil layer of the epidermis.
Term
Collagen
Definition
Firm, nonelastic tissue, makes up most of the dermis
Term
Loupe
Definition
Magnifying glass
Term
When you smoke what effect does it have on the skin?
Definition
Causes contraction and weakening of the blood vessels and small capillaries that supply blood to the tissues, causing decreased circulation and oxygen.
Term
What is the most common form of skin cancer?
Definition
Basal cell carcinoma
Term
Who is at the highest risk for keloid scarring?
Definition
African americans
Term
What is the technical term for plastic surgery on the nose?
Definition
Rhinoplasty
Term
Vitiligo
Definition
pigmentation disease characterized by white patches on the skin
Term
What system of the body controls all body movements?
Definition
Nervous system
Term
What is the only muscle botox is FDA approved for?
Definition
Corrugator muscle
Term
What are the stages of would healing?
Definition
1-mild sunburn. 2-secondary burn. 3-third degree burn. 4-depest injuries, muscle and bone exposure.
Term
Keratinocytes
Definition
epidermal cells composed of keratin, lipids, and proteins
Term
What are the skin scanner colors and what do they mean?
Definition

Brown: hyperpigmentation

Violet/Dark purple: Dehydration

Orange/Yellow: oil

White spots: cell buildup

Term
Fibroblasts
Definition
cells that stimulate cells, collagen, and amino acids that form proteins
Term
Dermatitis:
Definition
any inflammatory condition of the skin
Term
What is another name for telangiectasia?
Definition
couperose
Term
What is the UV ray that causes aging?
Definition
UVA
Term
What is another name for color?
Definition
Hue
Term
What is the normal distance between the eyes?
Definition
one eye
Term
What is the highest level/method of sterilization?
Definition
dry heat sterilization
Term
What are the effects of cataphoresis?
Definition
Produces acidic reactions. Closes the pores. Soothes the nerves. Decreases blood supply. contracts blood vessels. Hardens and firms tissues.
Term
What are the effects of anaphoresis?
Definition
Produces alkaline reactions. opens the pores. Stimulates and irritates the nerves. Increases blood supply. Expands blood vessels. Softens tissues
Term
When shaping the eyebrow arch where do you measure?
Definition
From the outer circle of the iris upward to the highest point of the brow.
Term
Striated muscles
Definition
(skeletal, voluntary) attached to the bones and make up a large percentage of body mass; controlled by the will
Term
Supinator
Definition
muscle of the forearm that rotates the radius outward and the palm upward
Term
visceral muscles
Definition
nonstriated muscles, also known as involuntary, or smooth, function automatically, whithout conscious will.
Term
What are not causes of acne?
Definition
Greasy food and chocolate
Term
What type of ingredients attract water to the face?
Definition
Humectants
Term
What is otoplasty?
Definition
Ear plastic surgery
Term
Hypopigmentation
Definition
loss of pigment
Term
What layer of the skin are fibroblasts found?
Definition
retticular layer
Term
Where can soft keratin be found?
Definition
Epidermis of the skin
Term
What ethnic backround is prone to irritation?
Definition
Asian
Term
What is the inflammation cascade?
Definition
a series of biochemical reactions that occur when the skin is irritated or inflamed.
Term
How does the inflammation cascade work?
Definition
When a cell is inflamed, it releases inflammatory mediators (chemicals released by inflamed cells that alert the immune system to the irritation). The immune system then sends leukocytes, or white blood cells, to the sight of the inflammation. The leokocytes release a chemical called cytokine which in turn signals cells to produce enzymes that break down collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid.
Term
Hepatitis A
Definition
generally contracted from eating food contaminated with the virus, usually through fecal material and poor infection control practices.
Term
Hepatitis B
Definition
spread by bodily fluids or sexual contact.
Term
Hepititis C
Definition
aquired from blood transfusions and intravenous drug use.
Term
What are the different types of hyperpigmentation
Definition
Term
What are the different types of hyperpigmentation?
Definition
Cloasma, hyperpigmentation, lentigo, melasma, nevus, stain, tan
Term
Cloasma
Definition
Liver spots
Term
Hyperpigmentation
Definition
overproduction of pigment
Term
Lentigo
Definition
Flat pigmented area similar to a freckle
Term
Melasma
Definition
hyperpigmentation triggered by hormonal changes
Term
Nevus
Definition
birthmark
Term
Stain
Definition
abnormal brown or wine-colored skin discoloration
Term
Tan
Definition
change in pigmentation due to melanin production as a defense against UV radiation.
Term
What are the derivitives of enzymes and where do they come from?
Definition
Papain comes from papaya, pancreatin derived from beef by-products, bromelain comes from pineaplle and pumpkin.
Term
At what direction do you apply wax and at what angle?
Definition
apply with the hair growth at a 45 degree angle
Term
What bone joins together all the bones of the cranium?
Definition
sphenoid bone
Term
What is the only methid of permanant hair removal?
Definition
Electrolisis
Term
What is a volt?
Definition
Unit that measures the pressure of force that pushes the flow of electrons
Term
What is the process of killing most micro organisms on a hard surface?
Definition
Disinfect
Term
What is the pH of the acid mantle of the skin?
Definition
4.5-5.5
Term
What is the medical term for itching?
Definition
pruitis
Term
Galvanic current
Definition
a constant and direct current that uses a positive and negative pole to produce chemical desincrustation and ionic reactions such as iontophoresis
Term
Pathogenic
Definition
harmful microorganisms that can cause disease or infection in humans when they invade the body
Term
What are the benefits of salicilic acid?
Definition
It is gentler than AHA's and is most effective for the treatment of acne. It is also lympophilic or oil loving
Term
Nonpathogenic
Definition
Harmless microorganisms that may perform useful functions and are safe to come into contact with.
Term
What holds the dermis and epidermis together?
Definition
Dermopapilic
Term
What is tinea versicolor?
Definition
Hypopigmentation (sun fungus)
Term
What is contraindicative skin for laser?
Definition
Fitz 5 and 6
Term
What type of ingredients combine water and oil?
Definition
Emulsifiers
Term
What does SOAP stand for?
Definition
Subjective objective assessment plan
Term
Which AHA has the smallest molecule?
Definition
glycolic
Term
What are the symptoms of an impaired barrier function?
Definition
Flaking, tightness, redness, itchyness, stinging
Term
What is the only FDA approaved lightener?
Definition
Hydroquinone
Term
What do you do if you drop wax on a clients eyelashes?
Definition
Remove with petrolium
Term
What part of the skin is called cutis or true skin?
Definition
The dermis
Term
What is a problem accociated with birth control pills?
Definition
Hyperpigmentation
Term
What is not a bacteria?
Definition
Fungus
Term
What is an acidic product on the pH scale?
Definition
7 or below
Term
Impetigo
Definition
Bacteria infection found commonly on kids
Term
What are found in the blood and assist the immune system in fighting infection and disease?
Definition
lymphocyte
Term
What is the gland that secreates sweat?
Definition
Sudoriferous gland
Term
What is a name for a pore opening?
Definition
Ostia or ostium
Term
What is dry skin lacking?
Definition
Moisture
Term
What is dehydrated skin lacking?
Definition
water
Term
What are nerve fibers that react to heat, touch, etc?
Definition
Sensory nerves
Term
What are some examples of warm colors?
Definition
red, yellow, orange
Term
What are some examples of cool colors?
Definition
Green, blue, purple
Term
Aestheticos
Definition
Greek word meaning perception to the senses.
Term
Motor nerves
Definition
send signals from brain to the muscles to provide movement
Term
What is the skeletal muscle that protects the heart, lungs, and internal organs?
Definition
Thorax
Term
What is retinoic acid?
Definition
Vitamin A
Term
Where does the lymph system empty into?
Definition
The circulatory system
Term
Applying microdermabrasion too aggresivly can result in?
Definition
striping, pinpoint bleeding, and bruising
Term
Ohm
Definition
unit that measures the resistance of an electrical current
Term
amp
Definition
unit that measures the amount of an electric current
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