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What is the most effective stage for hair removal?
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ANAGEN
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Microdermabrasion Crystals contain aluminum oxide, corundum and what else?
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SALT
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After a microdermabrasion how long until you can receive Restalyn injections?
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1-2 DAYS
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A microdermabrasion treatment should stop when you see what?
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ERYTHEMA
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What makes a cream dense?
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HUMECTANTS, which are a thickening agent.
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Use less steam during a facial on a client who has asthma, true or false?
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TRUE
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What are contraindications of body wraps?
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high blood pressure and diabetes.
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What does sclerotherapy treat?
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SPIDER VEINS
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how soon after laser resurfacing treatments, can clients have light exfoliation?
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1 WEEK
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Which Fitzpatrick types are most likely to suffer from keloid scarring?
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VI
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What is the Integumentary system?
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The skin , hair and nails
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How should your license be maintained?
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GOOD STANDING
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What does superficial peeling do for the skin?
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removes dead surface skin cells.
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What is NOT one of the building blocks of a successful business?
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employees
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What are hematomas?
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BRUISES, a collection of blood under the skin
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What is a telangectasia?
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distended capillaries or couperose skin.
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What is Tinea Corporis?
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Ring Worm
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What is Tinea Pedis Fungus?
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Athlete's Foot
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What is Tinea Versicolor?
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A fungal yeast infection that inhibits the production of melanin.
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What is pityriasis rosacea?
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red patches of skin that may be round or oval shaped
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What is perioral dermatitis?
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An acne condition that appears around the mouth, predominantly in women
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What are platelets
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Blood cells that aid in forming blood clots.
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What is an ingredient that is an excellent skin softener?
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Glycerin
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What is a humectant that is formed by the decomposition of fat and oil?
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GLYCERIN
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What is the medical term for a facelift?
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RHYTIDECTOMY
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What is the process called that is used to soften grease deposits and blackheads in the hair follicle?
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DESINCRUSTATION
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What does exfoliation and vacuum stimulate?
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reproduction by the fibroblasts of new living cells.
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How many days do you have to dispute?
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20 DAYS
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What is the skin nourished by?
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BLOOD and LYPMH
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Which is stronger, sterilization or disinfection?
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STERILIZATION
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What kind of scars do we NOT treat with microdermabrasion?
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Ice pick scars (scarred ostia)
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What is necrosis tissue?
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dead cells when tissue is deprived of blood suppky
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What do corneocytes do?
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They act as a cellular glue in the epidermis, they hold the cells together.
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Bromhydrosis is what?
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foul smelling perspiration, often in the arm pit, caused by yeast and bacteria.
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What is another name for skin tags?
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acrochordons
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What is Diathermy?
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A special type of current used in the treatment of telangectasias.
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What is plasma?
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a pale yellow or grey-yellow protein
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What does the thymus gland do?
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Signals the development of the immune system in young people.
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What do adrenal glands secrete?
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Adrenalin when the body is stressed.
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What is the pituitary gland?
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A DUCTLESS GLAND
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WHAT GLAND REGULATES THE BODY'S METABOLISM?
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THYROID
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WHAT IS PIN POINT BLEEDING?
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A SMALL ENTRY TO THE PAPILLARY LAYER.
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DEFINE HYDROQUINONE
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SAFE, TOPICAL BLEACHING AGENT THAT INHIBITS THE PRODUCTION OF TYROSINASE WITH MELANOCYTES.
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WHAT IS KOJIC ACID
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A BLEACHING AGENT DERIVED FROM BACTERIA ON A JAPANESE MUSHROOM
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WHAT IS AN EXAMPLE OF A BLOOD BORNE PATHOGEN?
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HIV
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DEFINE BLOOD BORNE PATHOGENS?
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INFECTIOUS SUBSTANCES IN THE BLOOD THAT CAUSES INFECTION AND DISEASE?
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WHAT IS LACTIC ACID DERIVED FROM
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MILK
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WHAT IS THE LOWEST LAYER OF THE EPIDERMIS
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BASAL LAYER (STRATUM GERMANITIVUM)
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WHAT IS THE SUPERFICIAL SUB LAYER OF THE EPIDERMIS THAT VARIES IN THICKNESS OVER THE BODY?
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STRATUM CORNEUM
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WHAT DOES THE ANDROGEN HORMONE DO?
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A MALE HORMONE RESPONSIBLE FOR MALE SKIN CHARACTERISTICS, (OILY SKIN AND ACNE)
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What is an antigen?
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A FOREIGN INVADER
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What is a histamine
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A hormone that is released during an allergic reaction
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What is linoleic acid?
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A FATTY ACID THAT HELPS WITH BLOOD VESSEL DILATION IN THE INTERCELLULAR CEMENT
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What type of current is high frequency?
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An Alternating current
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What type of current is galvanic?
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DIRECT CURRENT
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What is another name for microcurrent?
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wave therapy
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What is an ohm?
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Measurement of electrical resistance
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What is an Amp?
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Measurement of the amount of current flowing.
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What is a hertz?
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one cycle per second
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What is the state of equilibrium?
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WHEN THE NUMBER OF PROTONS EQUALS THE NUMBER OF ELECTRONS.
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What are some contraindications of electrical treatments?
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EPILEPSY, PREGNANCY. METAL IMPLANTS, PACEMAKERS
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What are melanosomes?
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SMALL GRANULES FILLED WITH MELANIN, MANUFACTURED BY MELANOCYTES
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What are desmosomes?
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a protein that holds epidermal cells together
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What is desquamation?
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Shedding of dead skin cells
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What holds the epidermis and dermis together
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Dermal Papillae
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Define Apocrine glands
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A gland attached to the hair follicle, only in the groin and underarms, and they produce an odor.
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Define Eccrine Glands
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Sweat glands found along the face and body.
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Define sudoriferous glands?
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Sweat glands, found in the Reticular layer
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Define the hypothalmus gland
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Controls involuntary muscles, (muscles in the intestine to help digest/move food)
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define pituitary glands:
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Serves as the "brain" of the endocrine system
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What are some examples of ceramides?
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glycolipids, sphingolipids,
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What are enzymes?
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PROTEOLYTIC (a protein dissolving chemical)
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What could you use to steam during a facial?
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HOT TOWELS
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What is the purpose of a skin analysis?
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To determine skin types and skin conditions
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What is OSHA and what do they regulate?
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Occupational Safety and Health Administration: They regulate safety in the workplace
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If you are doing a treatment & you notice a disease what do you do?
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Refer them to a physician.
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What is the main purpose of cotton compresses?
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Mask Removal
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Describe a diamond faced shape?
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Widest at the cheekbones (Narrow at the forehead and chin)
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How should wax be applied?
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45 degree angle
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How would you perform proper waxing?
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Hold the skin tight and pull the hair out the opposite direction of hair growth.
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What needs to be done when using the Wood's Lamp?
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Use a dark room.
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What is cleanser applied with?
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FINGERS
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What is applied AFTER waxing?
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post-wax freshener
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What is the main purpose of body wraps?
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To DETOXIFY the body
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What is the skeletal structure that protects the heart, lungs and internal organs.
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THORAX
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Are antiseptics or disinfectants applied to the skin?
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Antiseptic
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Where does the lymphatic system empty into?
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CIRCULATORY SYSTEM
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Define natural Immunity:
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Immunity to certain diseases that you were born with.
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What do motor nerves do?
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responsible for facial movements and expressions
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What is silicone?
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A lightweight emollient, STAYS ON THE SURFACE OF THE SKIN
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Which of the following is not a bacteria?
Cocci, Spirilla, Bacilli, fungi |
FUNGI
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What does the herpes simplex virus look like?
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red, painful blisters, generally around the mouth and nose
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What is another name for Herpes Simplex?
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Cold Sores
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What is the medical term for pregnancy mask?
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Melasma
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Allergic reactions that include red, itchy eyes are caused by what?
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HISTAMINE
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What is the correct term for increased pigmentation?
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HYPERPIGMENTATION
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Micro Current does what?
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Aids in the healing of skin, and repairs tissue using tiny bits of galvanic (wave therapy)
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What is the sub-layer of the epidermis characterized by the appearance of granules and the disappearance of the nucleus within the cells.
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STRATUM GRANULOSUM
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What is the thin clear layer of the epidermis?
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STRATUM LUCIDUM
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What are agents that cause disease?
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PATHOGENS
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What causes scabies?
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PARASITES
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What kind of light is used in the Wood's Lamp?
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Black UV light
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Which direct current causes a chemical reaction?
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GALVANIC
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Prior to a Jessner Peel, what do you do?
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Strip the skin with acetone to remove oil and pre-treat
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What is it called when the loss of an electron occurs?
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Oxidation |
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What happens when an atom is stable?
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Equilibrium
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What makes up the nucleus of an atom?
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PROTONS & NEUTRONS
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Why is it important for a client to sit following a mud wrap?
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TO REGAIN EQUILIBRIUM
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Following Rhynoplasty, what CAN be done?
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Enzyme Peel
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Sodium Lauryl sulfate and sodium lareth sulfate are found in what?
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CLEANSERS
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What Fitzpatrick skin type would someone be who has black skin, black eyes and always tans?
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VI
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What causes women to have acne and hirsutism?
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An overproduction of androgen
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What is Edema?
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SWELLING under the skin
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When a thermal mask cools, what happens to the skin?
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Tightens, Tones. Beneficial for dry, mature skin or dull looking skin
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What could be dependent on non- pathogenic bacteria
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VITAMIN ABSORPTION
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Define Atopic Dermatitis?
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INFLAMMATORY DISEASE OF THE SKIN
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Define psoriasis:
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AUTOIMMUNE Disease, rapid desquamation of the skin, red, thick, scaly patches
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Tinea Versicolor:
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Fungal, white patches on the skin
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Define Pokloderma of Cevattes?
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Horseshoe shapes pigment, red spoltching in the neck area (SUN DAMAGED)
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Define Viscosity:
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Thickness or liquidity of a product.
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What is a carbomer?
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An EMULSIFIER used as a thickening agent
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What is a microsponge?
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A specialized delivery system
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What is ascorbic acid?
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VITAMIN C
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What is the name of the muscle that covers the top of the head?
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EPICRANIUS
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What kind of allergic reaction occurs on the skin caused by ingredients?
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CONTACT DERMATITIS
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Prior to receiving a chemical peel a client predisposed to herpes should be on what?
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ANTI-VIRAL MEDICATIONS
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What is L-ascorbic acid?
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water soluble vitamin C- an ANTIOXIDANT
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Fat, water and waste under the skin is called what?
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CELLULITE
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What massage is used to move Lymph
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Light massage, Manual Lymph Drainage
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Higher Levels of Fitzpatrick skin types are less sensitive of what?
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ENVIRONMENTAL HARM
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What could be considered a contraindication?
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Salicylic acid for someone using Isotretnoin
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What is the difference in Men's facials?
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The Hair Growth (massage following the hair growth)
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What makes up the pliability of the skin?
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ELASTIN
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Who do chemical peels benefit?
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AGING, SUN DAMAGED SKIN
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What is hyperthyroidism?
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Too much production of the thyroid gland, causes facial swelling and weight loss.
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What is hypothyroidism?
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Too little production of the thyroid gland, causes thinning skin, hair loss and weight gain
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What is Cushing's disease?
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A disease of the Adrenal Glands, where it produces TOO MUCH hydrocortisone
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What is Addison's disease?
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Disease of the adrenal gland, where it produces TOO LITTLE hydrocortisone.
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What is Accutane also known as?
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ISOTRETNOIN
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A snake like lesion is known as what?
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SERPIGINOUS
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Define Contact dermatitis:
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Occurs when the skin comes in contact with sensitizing agents
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Where do hair follicles originate?
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IN THE DERMIS
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Define Keratosis:
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Build up of dead skin cells
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Define Humectants:
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Ingredients that attract water to the skin's surface.
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What is retinoic acid?
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VITAMIN A
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How many pints of blood are in the average adult?
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6-8 |
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Where does the skin get it's source of nutrients?
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BLOOD
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What is the largest organ in the human body
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THE SKIN
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What is VITILIGO?
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Lack of pigment, white spots
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What layer contains melanocytes?
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BASAL LAYER
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What is the most common skin cancer?
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BASAL CELL CARCINOMA
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What regulates the strength of an electric current?
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CIRCUIT BREAKER
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What contraindicates the use of the suction machine?
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COUPEROSE SKIN
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How many cranial bones are there
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8
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How many facial bones are there?
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14
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What muscle connect the occipitalis to the frontalis?
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APONEUROSIS
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What does organic mean?
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SUBSTANCES CONTAINING CARBON
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What does INORGANIC mean?
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Compromised of matter not arising from natural growth or living organisms.
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When massaging the hands and arms, what muscles would you effect?
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Pronators, supinators, flexors and extensors
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What holds products together?
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Emulsifires
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What do Sensory Nerves do?
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NERVE ENDINGS that help skin to sense touch, heat pain, pressure
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What does smoking do to the skin?
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DEPLETES VITAMIN C and restricts OXYGEN
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What doesn't have to be listed on the ingredients list?
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HUMECTANTS
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What is the common medical term for dry skin?
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Xerosis, Aesteatosis
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What does vasodialation refer to?
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INCREASE IN BLOOD FLOW
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What is Rhinophyma?
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Rosacea, ENLARGED NOSE
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What does azelaic acid help treat?
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ROSACEA
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What is photothermolysis?
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LASER THERAPY
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What do LED treatments produce?
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ENERGY
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When doing laser resurfacing what laser would you use?
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Carbon Dioxide (CO2)
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LASERS use a form of what?
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POLARIZED LIGHT
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What is the known Jessner Solution?
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14% lactic
14% salicylic 14% resorcinol in ethanol (alcohol base) |
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What depth does a light peel get to?
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STRATUM CORNEUM
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What depth does a medium peel get to?
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ENTIRE EPIDERMIS
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What depth does a deep peel get to?
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PAPILLARY DERMIS
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What happens when a peel goes to deep?
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White (FROSTING)
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How long do you need to wait to do a microdermabrasion after a Botox treatment?
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2 weeks
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What muscles is Botox injected into?
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CORRUGATOR
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What are Restylane injections comprised of?
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HYALURONIC ACID
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What is elastosis?
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The breakdown of elastic tissue, degeneration of connective tissues.
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What is a Scotch Hose?
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Water projected through a jet host to stimulate client from 10-12 feet away during a body treatment
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What layer does microdermabrasion work on?
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STRATUM CORNEUM
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What determines how many passes with microdermabrasoin you can do on a client?
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THICKER SKIN
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Which gland coordinates production and release of hormones that travel to the pituitary gland from the base of the brain.
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HYPOTHALMUS
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What is the technical term for excessive hair growth?
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HIRSUTISM
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Where is reflexology performed?
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HANDS AND FEET
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What would be used for sterilization
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AUTOCLAVE
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Bromelain is derived from?
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Pineapple
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What orbits around the nucleus?
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ELECTRONS
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Define Dyschromia?
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Discoloration of the skin
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Another name for the hair follicle is what?
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PILOSEBACEOUS UNIT
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SOAP stands for what?
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SUBJECTIVE
OBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT PLAN |
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Seaweed body wraps do what?
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Release harmful toxins
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What is dermal scattering?
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The change that occurs between the lasers spot size at the surface of the skin and the spot size deeper in the tissue.
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What is another name for water therapy?
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BALNEOTHERAPY
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What is another name for the Vicci Shower?
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Affusion Therapy
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What is the color that you see following the frosting stage of a peel?
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White Rose
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What is an ancient Indian Concept?
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AYURVEDIC
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What lies between collagen and elastin?
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Reticulan
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What is another name for seaweed mask?
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ALGOTHERAPY
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What is Scleroderm?
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An Autoimmune disease, causes thickening of the skin
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What is an Androgen?
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Male hormone that stimulates the sebaceous gland to produce more sebum.
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What system is responsible for purifying the body by eliminating waste matter?
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URINARY
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After trauma or injury to the skin, what can be formed?
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A KELOID SCAR
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Fulguration is a method which uses what?
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HIGH FREQUENCY AND ZAPPING
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What is the most common result of sun damage?
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Actinic Lentigenes
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What type of chemical peel should you NOT use if a person has aspirin allergies?
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SALICYLIC ACID
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Before and After liposcution, which treatments can be performed?
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Endermology and Synergy
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What is mammaplasty?
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Breast Augmentation
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What is a contraindication for facial waxing?
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TOPICAL ANTIBIOTICS
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WHAT IS A CONTRAINDICATION FOR MICRODERMABRASION?
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ROSACEA
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What type of exfoliation is microdermabrasion?
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MECHANICAL
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What is the minimum depth level of a peel that affects the papillary dermis?
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Medium Depth Peels
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How soon do you seen symptoms of Hepatitis B?
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6 weeks to 6 months
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What causes skin to be sallow or yellow?
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SMOKING
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When charting for microdermabrasion, always include?
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Your machine settings
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What is the benefit of salt treatments?
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Stimulation and exfoliation
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Are chloasma and liver spots considered hyperpigmentation?
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YES
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Telangectasias are from what body system?
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CIRCULATORY
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What happens if a microdermabrasion is too aggressive?
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PIN POINT BLEEDING
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Microphages and Lymphocytes are part of what system?
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Immune System
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Contraindications for MLD, include?
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Autoimmune diseases
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What is a gommage
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a physical and chemical exfoliant
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What skin type is most sensitive to chemical peels?
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ASIAN
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In what peels does the protein in skin coagulate and turn white?
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TCA
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The acidity or alkalinity of a product depends on?
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THE HYDROGEN IONS
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What does tyrosinase stimulate?
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MELANIN
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The change of a substance with the formation of a new substance?
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PHYSICAL CHANGE
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What glands regulate body temperature?
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ECCRINE Glands
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Define Nikolski:
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A condition of the skin characterized by blistering or epidermal separation caused by a laser
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What ingredients do not specifically need to be listed on a product label?
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HUMECTANTS
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How is an enzyme peel different than an AHA?
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They are more gentle
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What ingredient improves hydration, plumpness and smoothness of skin?
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LIPIDS
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Meditteranean skin is what fitzpatrick type?
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IV
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African American skin is what fitzpatrick type?
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VI
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Mid-Eastern skin is what Fitzpatrick?
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V
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What size of pores does oily skin have?
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LARGE
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Solutions, Suspension and Emulsions are differentiated by the?
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Size of particles and solubility of components
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Rapid Oxidation of a substance, accompanied by a production of heat and light?
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COMBUSTION
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What is a change in a chemical composition of a substance?
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A CHEMICAL CHANGE
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This type of matter has a definite size and shape?
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SOLID
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Droplets of oil are dispersed in water in this type of emulsion?
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OIL IN WATER
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Two or more of this type of substance can only be united with an emulsifier to create an emulsion?
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IMMISCIBLE
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What is micro pigmentation used for? |
VITILIGO |
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Who pioneered the specialty of Manual Lymph Drainage? |
Dr E. Vodder |
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What type of change occurs when ice melts and becomes water? |
Physical change |
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There are about naturally occurring elements, each with it's own distinctive physical and chemical properties.
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90 |
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Pure water has a pH of 7, it is considered-
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neutral |
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Liquids that mix easily, are known as
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miscible |
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A molecule is formed by joining two or more (what) chemically.
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ATOMS |
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A permanent mixture of two or more substances that are united with the aid of a binder, or emulsifier, is a
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EMULSION |
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Organic chemistry is the study of all substances containing
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CARBON |
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The smallest particle of an elements is the
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atom |
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What is the charge of a proton? |
positive |
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How long does disinfectant need to sit on an item for it to be completely disinfected. |
10 minutes |
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The most popular disinfectant chemical used in the cosmetology industry is: |
QUATERNARY AMMONIUM (QUATS) |
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sodium hypochlorite also known as household bleach has a limited use due to: |
Corrosiveness |
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What is considered the most effective form of sterilization? |
AUTOCLAVE |
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Where should soiled laundry be kept? |
IN A CLOSED CONTAINER |
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What items can be placed in an autoclave? |
METAL ONLY |
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You should not perform a chemical peel on a client if they have?? |
ERYTHEMA |
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Non-cancerous lesions are called what? |
BENIGN |
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What skin type is more susceptible to pigmentation problems and hypertrophic scarring? |
Fitz V |
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What is NOT a contraindication to laser hair removal? |
LIGHT SKIN |
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What does MLD do? |
Stimulates the movement of lymph fluid |
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Which would tell you the likelihood of someone burning when exposed to UV rays? |
Fitzpatrick scale |
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MLD is: |
Slow circular friction movements |
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What increases the depth of a peel? |
MASSAGE |
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What does sweat and digestive fluids do for the body? |
FIGHTS INFECTION |
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Which of the following body treatments provides a detoxifying effect? |
A wrap |
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Product labeling includes which of the following, that causes changes in the skins appearance? |
Active Agents |
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An autoclave is used in the spa to provide which level of infection control? |
Sterilization |
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Which body system allows pain to be felt on the skin? |
Nervous System |
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Which of the hair components holds the hair to the skin's cells in the follicle? |
Root |
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Which of the following parts of the cell is responsible for it's growth and reproduction? |
Cytoplasm |
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Which level of infection control is recommended for esthetic implements and surfaces? |
Disinfection |
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What action should the practitioner take if Pediculosis is present on the scalp of a client? |
Refer the client to a Physician |
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Which body system is made up of 3 subsystems? |
Nervous |
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Which facial massage movement has a soothing and relaxing effect? |
Effleurage |
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Which of the following pieces of equipment is recommended to sterilize equipment in the spa |
Autoclave |
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Which function of the skin protects the body by sending messages to the brain? |
Sensation |
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Which of the following services temporarily removes facial hair, one hair at a time? |
Tweezing |
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Which of the following protects the skin from water loss? |
Acid mantle |
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Which procedure involves consecutive treatments every 7-10 days in an effort to rapidly produce newer skin cells? |
Microdermabrasion |
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Which skin type exhibits fine lines and lacks sebum? |
Dry |
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Which of the following may considered a possible contraindication for chemical peels? |
Retinoid Users |
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Which of these 4 steps is crucial for removing dirt and oil, and should be twice a day? |
Cleansing |
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Which layer of the skin protects from the environment? |
Horny Layer/Corneum |
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Virucidal properties must be included in what type of chemical product, to follow infection control procedures? |
Disinfection |
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The inner layer of the skin, also known as true skin, is the... |
Dermis |
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Which chemical solution is best used on porous, narrow implements? |
Ethylene Oxide Gas |
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What pH level will tend to dry the skin? |
pH level 3 |
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Hereditary condition that causes hypopigmented spots and splotches on the skin, that may be related to the thyroid? |
Vitiligo |
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Which piece of equipment is also called a loupe? |
Magnifying lamp |
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When damaged, which of the following will cause the hair growth to be inhibited? |
The Papilla |
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Which medication is commonly used to treat bacterial infections, but is also considered to be a possible contraindication for a variety of facial treatments? |
Antibiotics |
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Which method of hair removal involves removing the hair in the same direction as the growth of the hair? |
Tweezing |
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What should be indicated on a product, or product label, if claiming to be suitable for acne prone skin? |
Non-comedogenic |
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Which portion of the client consultation form allows the client to express their skin concerns? |
Personal skin evaluation |
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Which treatment for congestion involves the use of an electrode, held by the esthetician and applied to the client's face? |
Direct High Frequency |
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Which of the following is a result in the sudoriferous glands failure to proved perspiration? |
Anhydrosis |
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Which of the following is a product consisting of an AHA, that removed dead skin cells? |
An exfoliant |
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Cleansing creams are applied using a: |
Fingertips |
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Which massage movement is intended to soothe muscles? |
Effleurage |
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Which of the following skin lesions are in the early stages of development? |
A cyst |
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Which of the following are the surfactants used in skin cleansers? |
Detergents |
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Cream masks are recommended for which of the following skin types? |
Dry |
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Which agents are often used in skin care products, containing water, in an effort to prevent growth of microbes and ensure efficacy of a product |
Preservatives |
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Which of the following tissues is the fat located just underneath the skin's surface? |
Connective |
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Which of the following steps would be performed first during the basic facial procedure? |
Application of steam |
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Which portion of the facial would involve the physical removal of visibly clogged pores? |
Extraction |
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What is the average pH of the skin? |
4.5-5.5 |
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Which of the following is considered the lowest level of infection control? |
Sanitation/ cleaning |
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Which skin type on the Fitzpatrick scale tans easily and rarely burns? |
III |
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Massage movements that are used on the forehead to relax and soothe facial muscles? |
Effleurage |
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Infection control in the facial area is necessary to help prevent the spread of which of the following viruses? |
Hepatitis |
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Which of the following will cause a practitioner to use blood exposure procedures? |
Touching non intact skin |
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What are the three basic parts of the cell? |
Nucleus, Cytoplasm and cell membrane |
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Which layer of the skin is primarily treated by the practitioner? |
Horny layer/corneum |
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Which of the following type of cancer is the easiest to treat? |
Basal Cell |
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The skin is softened before extractions using: |
A steamer |
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Which of the following is a secondary lesion that may be infectious or may require medical attention? |
Ulcer |
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Which of the following facial regimen products is recommended for dry skin, due to an unhealthy acid mantle? |
Moisturizing lotion |
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Which of the following products will remove dirt and oil during a facial while leaving the skin's natural conditioners an essential moisturizers? |
Cleanser |
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At which point of the client consultation should the skin analysis be performed? |
While performing the Professional Skin Evaluation |
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What is the technical term for hair that is soft and found on the body at birth? |
Lanugo |
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Which of the following is applied after extractions? |
Toner |
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Which of the following is a form of hypopigmentation effecting the entire body? |
Albinism |
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Which form of exfoliation uses a creme to remove dead skin cells from the surface of the skin? |
Gommage |
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Which of the following is a common fungal infection on the hands and feet? |
Tinea |
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The application in which individual eyelashes are attached to the clients own lashes? |
Eye Tabbing |
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Which form of exfoliation works by physically removing dead skin cells from 20-30% of the surface of the Epidermis |
Microdermabrasion |
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Which piece of skin analysis equipment uses the diopter as a measurement of the degree of magnification? |
Mag Lamp |
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The common form of light therapy, such as LED, that may be used during a facial treatment, uses what type of energy to promote beneficial effects on the skin? |
Light, radiation and heat |
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Which disorder of the sebaceous glands is characterized by papules, pustules and comedones? |
Acne |
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Which face shape is considered the most balanced, ideal and symmetric? |
Oval |
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Which of the following is the animal parasite that burrows under the skin and causes severe itching? |
Scabies |
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Which of the following is considered a parasite and can be spread easily to a non-infected area or person, by means of improperly disinfected tools |
Tinea Capitis |
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Which piece of electrical equipment uses a warm humid mist to expand the pores? |
Facial Steamer |
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A chemical disinfectant's efficacy is it's ability to provide which of the following? |
Kill bacteria and other pathogens |
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Fungal infections are destroyed by which of the following preventative procedures, in the facial areas? |
Disinfecting |
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Skin cancers are caused by exposure to which of the following lights? |
UltraViolet |
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Which facial feature would benefit from being contoured? |
Large nose |
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Which tissue protects other body parts? |
Epithelial |
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Which sudoriferous gland disorder is characterized by a lack of sweat? |
Anhydrosis |
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Which of the following is the recommended protocol in the proper hand washing technique? |
Using a paper towel, turn on the warm water and lather and scrub hands with liquid antibacterial soap for 15 seconds |
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By highlighting the cheek bone the area will appear: |
Emphasized |
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A piece of electrical equipment allowing a closer look at the surface of the skin is the: |
Loupe |
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Which of the following infection control procedure is used in the salon to kill most bacteria? |
Disinfection |
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Which of the following masks is used to absorb excess oil on the skin? |
Clay mask |
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What type of muscle is responsible for 1 organ only and functions involuntarily: |
Cardiac |
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Which form of hair removal involves the use of a muslin strip? |
Soft wax |
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Which of the following parts of the cell contain DNA |
Nucleus |
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In order to create the illusion of fuller lips, where should lip liner be applied? |
Just past the outer edge of the lipline |
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Debris is removed from tools and implements using which of the following procedures? |
Cleaning |
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Many clients may be infected with HIV without having any of the following? |
Potential Symptoms |
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Which of the following is a mask that forms a hard, rubber like consistency, and firms the skin? |
Modelage |
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What is the average recommended distance between the client's face and steam when using a facial steamer |
15-18 inches |
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Which of the following is a disease known as fever blisters? |
Herpes simplex |
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Which of the following disorders is caused by an unusual discharge by the oil glands? |
Seborrhea |
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Which mask is derived from natural ingredients from the earth and is commonly used on acne prone skin? |
Clay/mud |
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Which of the following is an example of sensitive, dilated skin that can benefit from soothing treatments? |
Rosacea |
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Gommage removes the dead skin, during a facial, using which of the following? |
Creme |
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What is the medical term for a wrinkle? |
Rhytid |
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Langerhans, Melanocytes, and Merkel Cells are found in: |
Epithelial tissue |
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Which of the following is a gland associated with a follicle? |
Sebaceous |
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The first step of each body treatment service is? |
Sanitize hands |
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How are oils extracted? |
Steam distillation |
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What is a contraindication for Sclerotherapy? |
Diabetes |
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What oil would you use for a pregnant woman suffering from acne? |
Tea Tree Oil |
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What stage of hair growth is best to attach an eyelash extension to? |
Catagen |
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What essential oil is best for sensitive skin? |
Geranium |
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What is a product known for it's antibacterial effects? |
Salicylic acid. Citrus Antiseptics Astringents |
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What is a medication that would be a Contraindication for LHR? |
Photosensitizing Medications |
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What mask would be best after microdermabrasion if the client has severe sun damage? |
Enzyme |
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What product used in a body wrap/pack draws out impurities? |
Clay |
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What is aseptic? |
Free from contamination |
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What are some contraindications for lash extensions? |
Lupus |
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What is a form of safe hair removal for dry, itchy eczema? |
Electrolysis |
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What is a safe form of hair removal if you have used Accutane? |
Tweezing/threading |
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Thalasotherapy |
The use of seawater for healing and soothing effects. |
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What LED color would you use if you had acne? |
Blue |
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What LED color would you use if you were aging? |
Red |
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What LED color would you use if you have hyperpigmentation? |
Green |
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What LED color would you use if you needed healing or antinflammatory benefits? |
Yellow |
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Who approves laser goggles? |
ANSI |
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Contraindications for Sclerotherapy: |
Diabetes |
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What are mitochondria? |
it works as the digestive system of the cell |
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Microcurrent stimulates the cells to do what? |
Stimulates ATP (adenosine triphosphate). Can cause DNA reproduction. Up-regulates Collagen and elastin production (fibrolast cells). |
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MLD HAS WHAT TYPE OF PHYSIOLOGICAL EFFECT? |
Tissue regeneration Relieves inflammation Stimulates circulation Immunologic protection Optimal nervous system |
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What is proteolytic acid? |
An enzyme that breaks down the protein in the skin |
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What is bromelain? |
An enzyme derived from pineapples |
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What is papain? |
An enzyme derived from papayas. |
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Can estheticians apply proteolytic acid? |
Yes, it is a gentle enzyme |
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What type of acid could an aesthetician not use? |
Phenol |
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What is the highest percentage of AHA that an aesthetician can use? |
50% |
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If a client is allergic to iodine what treatment could they not receive? |
Seaweed wraps |
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What current is used to remove skin tags? |
Radio Frequency, Direct current |
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What is a light device that uses multiple colors and wave lengths of a focused light to treat conditions such as spider veins, hyperpigmentation and excessive hair |
IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) |
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What type of light is IPL? |
Focused light or (Intense Pulsed Light) |
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What is the lowest pH generally recommended for salon peels? |
3.5 pH |
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Why is threading more sanitary than waxing? |
Each thread is discarded after use |
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How many types of electromagnetic radiation make up natural sunlight? |
3 |
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How long does extreme heat need to be avoided after a waxing service? |
24-48 hours |
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What is the gland located at the front of the ear? |
Parotid Gland |
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What is Isotretinoin? |
Form of Vitamin A |
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What is a popular brand of isotretinoin? |
Accutane |
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What is a contraindication of Salicylic acid |
Isotretinoin and an allergy to aspirin |
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If you workout for 2 hours how much relaxation time does that give you? |
4 hours. You get double the relaxation time compared to workout time. |
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What is the medical term for dry skin? |
Alipidic |
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When did the FDA approve Laser Hair Removal |
1995 |
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Reschedule a lash client if they have what condition? |
Conjunctivitis |
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If a client is taking Erythromycin, what are they contraindicated for? |
LED (light treatments) |
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Botox near the eyebrow is injected into what muscle? |
Frontalis |
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What stage of hair growth do you NOT apply an extension? |
Anagen |
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What treatment reached the Papillary layer? |
Co2 (Ablative Lasers), Deep Radio Frequency |
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What Fitzpatrick type has the coarsest hair? |
VI |
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Why would you use an ear loop masque during a microdermabrasion? |
Nuisance Dust |
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At what stage do you apply lubricant? |
After cleansing and disinfection but before sterilization. |
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What is another name for Thalasotherapy |
Herbal Bath, Medicinalbathing or hydrotherapy. Used to treat acne, dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis,scalp itching, flaking and dandruff |
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What is the measurement of Ultrasonic |
Milliamps |
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Someone who wants exfoliation and hair removal should receive what treatment? |
Dermaplaning |
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Nonthermal LED is: |
Photo Modulation |
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What should you do if a client comes in with egg shaped swelling on their upper eyelid?? |
Refer them to a physician |
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Someone with what condition cannot receive Medical Peels? |
Open lesions |
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People with these kinds of disease should NOT have MLD? |
Autoimmune |
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LHR and IPL are considered what kind of laser? |
Nonablative |
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What is a good way to lightly exfoliate and prep the skin for extractions? |
Ultrasonic Treatments |
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An autoclave uses what to sterilize? |
Steam and Heat |
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What removes skin and fat from the eye lid? |
Blepharoplasty |
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The most common effect of sun exposure is? |
Photoaging |
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What cancer is red, scaly and bleeds often? |
Squamous cell |
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Microdermabrasion should stop prior to what? |
Pin Point Bleeding or irritation |
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When a TCA frosts what is the deepest layer it can be reached? |
Papillary |
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What ablative treatment decompresses the papillary layer? |
CO2 or Erbium |
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What drives the substance into the skin? |
Liposome |
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Which of these enzymes are derived from a meat by-product? |
Pancreatin |
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What ethnicity has the strongest growth and root system? |
African American |
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Most people with hepatitis C are? |
Asymptomatic |
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What system are mitochondria a part of? |
Digestive system |
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What hormone is responsible for collagen formation? |
Estrogen |
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What is OPIM? |
Other Potentially Infectious Material |
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What is high level disinfection? |
It is known as cold sterilization |
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What is the theory of where Rosacea comes from? |
Possible theories include: -Mites (demodexfolliculorum) - Light skinned people from Irish, Celtic or West ern European Origin. -Excessive yeast on the skin. - Intestinal bacteria found in ulcers(helicobacterpilori) |
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Ayurveda breaks the body into? |
Chakras |
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If a client has Botox how long does she need to wait before receiving Microcurrent? |
2 weeks |
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Direct Current is when electrons go in what direction? |
The same direction |
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What lesion is ok to dilate with a lancet? |
closed comedone or pustule |
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When do you apply lubricant during decontamination? |
After cleaning and disinfection, but before sterilization |
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Where is Laser Hair Removal NOT performed? |
Below the Brow |
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What is the mature (falling out) stage of hair growth? |
Telogen |
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IPL is broadband and... |
Polychromatic |
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What is the process of removing debris from the skin during cleansing? |
Cavitation |
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When using MICROCURRENT, what muscle would you target to diminish marionette lines?? |
zygomaticus major |
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What Fitzpatrick type should you most likely, NOT perform laser or skin resurfacing on? |
Fitz VI |
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An autoclave uses heat and ___ to sterilize... |
Pressure |
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What is the cause of eccentric aging |
Environmental factors |
