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1. Sebaceous gland
Ingrown nail
The path a current takes as it moves thru a system
Removes the entire epidermis
Oil gland

2. Papain
Papaya=derivative of enzyme
Particles that make up the nucleus of an atom- no charge
Fairly common skin growths that vary in size. Can occur almost anywhere on the body but usually develop on the trunk
Pink eye - impetigo - herpes

3. Brightening Ingredients
Sweat gland
Bearberry extract - licorice extract - azeliac acid - kojic acid -mulberry extractg - asafetida - magnesium ascorbyl phosphate - ascorbyl glucosamine - arbutin
Not enough thyroid hormone
Subjective - Objective - Assessment - Plan

4. Electron
Negative charges of electricity that resolve around the nucleus of an atom
Genetically inherited disease-excess oil secreted by trhe sebaceous glands. Cells that clog the pores - trapping oil in the follicle
Measure of the amount of current flowing into a circuit
Rich in vitamins - stimulates metabolic rate

5. Inflammatory Phase
Skin condition in which white bumps appear on the upper arms - thighs - and cheeks
Blood and tissue cells secrete substances to create inflammation
Wound that is a bruise
(phase of hair growth) - growth phase

6. Pressure in microderm
Generally manufactured without the use of certain ingredients that are known to frequently cause allergic reactions
Medium pressure should be used when holding the hand piece against the skin
Very large nodule
A raised area on the skin that is generally smaller than 1 centimeter

7. Considerations with use of Hydroxy Acid
The term for immunity to a certain disease built by antibodies the body produces when you get sick
Base of formula - percentage - pH
Genetically inherited disease-excess oil secreted by trhe sebaceous glands. Cells that clog the pores - trapping oil in the follicle
Area of skin redness or swelling that gets larger - tight glossy look to the skin - pain or tenderness - skin rash that happens suddenly and grows quickly -signs of infection include: fever - chills - and muscle aches

8. Why do estheticians need to understand basic chemistry?
Chemicals that kill a majority of pathogenic microorganisms
Worst enemy of the langerhans cells
To better communicate with clients about better skincare and cosmetics
Stiches

9. 10 pints
Anything that prevents you from doing a treatment
How many pints of bloodare in the human body
Widely used skin typing classification applied today to predict scarring and pigmentary problems from various treatments
Measure of the amount of current flowing into a circuit

10. Epidermis
Main function of the nail
This tissue is the primary concern for the esthetician
Bones - structures - protect organs
Controllable factors that contribute to the aging of skin - ex- sun exposure

11. Emulsion cleansers
Elisa - western blot test
Considered severe and is often grade 2 left untreated and madeto worsen by squeezing the pimples and maintaining the oily dirty face that attracted those bacteria at the onset
Erbium - CO2 - Carbon Dioxide
Cleansing milks made mostly of water for sensitive and dry skin

12. Compound
Clotting of blood
Hyluronic acid - humectants
Two or more elements joined together to produce an entirely different substance
Ingredients that do not react to normal chemical reactions within the skin; making it unlikely to produce allergic or irritant reactions

13. Window Phase
Period of time between exposure and the time anitbodies are made
Ingredients that lubricate skin and give cosmetics a soft smooth feeling
The sharing of electrons between two atoms
Movement should come from this part of the body

14. pterygium
Cuticle that splits around the nail
Procedures used for accidental injuries orother physcial deformities ex: skin cancer removal - nose job
Reproduction and continuation of species
Ringworm of the hands

15. Prone
Inflammation of the hair follicle due to an infection
Client is laying face down
Generally manufactured without the use of certain ingredients that are known to frequently cause allergic reactions
Gives the cell structure and shape- posses a function known as selective permeability

16. extrinsic aging
Constantly bathes the various tissues of the body.removes the waste/toxins in the body
Weaker form of disinfectant
First stage of comedo formation; a comedoso small that it can be seen only with a microscope
Controllable factors that contribute to the aging of skin - ex- sun exposure

17. Tinea Pedis

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18. Layers of the Dermis
Papillary layer - Reticular Dermis - Subcutaneous
Glogau - Rubin
1. Sodium Hydrochloride(household bleach) 2. Formaldehyde
Nail

19. Cyst
Main function of the nail
Pocket full of infection under the skin
Connects all bones
Nail

20. Benefits of massage
Reproduction and continuation of species
Type of tissue that the cells control the brain and nerves
Stress relief - relaxes and refreshes muscles - improves detox - keeps skin healthy - increases metabolic function - pain management - prevent cramp or strained muscles - reduces tension - headaches
Connects all bones

21. Sebhorrheic Dermatitis
Fairly common skin growths that vary in size. Can occur almost anywhere on the body but usually develop on the trunk
Freckle larger than 1 cm
Freckles
A form of eczema that primarily affects oily areas of the face

22. Loupe
Same as magnifying glass
The immune system commicates with each cell and releases hormones
Smallest possible unit of an element
Chemical agents that inhibit the growth of microorganisms in cosmetics

23. pH

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24. Pinpoint bleeding in microderm
The layer of the skin that has been affected is the papillary dermis
Aging due to things we cant control - hereditary - genetic factors
Melasma - and Chloasma
Outer tissue

25. What is a cyst
Scientific use of water as a treatment of injuries - diseases - or mental well being
Viral skin infection that causes raised - pearl-like papules or nodules on the skin
Deep infection caused by a deep massive invasion of white blood cells
Raised growths on the skin. Means greasy and keratosis means thickening of the skin

26. Primary colors
White spots appearing on the nail
Hives due to allergies
Red yellow blue
Deepest type of chemical peeling performed by a esthetician

27. Healthy nails
Mostly thin - small pores - pink to red in color. Flushes easily - can be uncomfortable/painful when touched
Hives due to allergies
Smooth -pinkish - translucent
Crescent-shaped whitish area of the bed of a fingernail or toenail

28. Antiseptic
Depsion or depression
Glogau - Rubin
Weaker form of disinfectant
Bones - structures - protect organs

29. Waxing Hair Removal
Cancer causing short ray - penetrates to the stratum corneum
Ingrown nail
Pain - Swelling -redness - gever - throbbing - pus
When a wax soultion is applied to the skin as it bounds with the hairs. A cloth is then pressed into the solution and then pulled sharply back against the direction of the hair growth.

30. Contraindication
Anything that prevents you from doing a treatment
Outer tissue
Movement
Helps break down the stratum corneum which allows fora better result

31. The 3 basic types of bacteria and their shape
Reduce strength
Bacilli-rod - Cocci-round - Spirilla (spiral)
Glogau - Rubin
Ther term for immunity to a certain disease you have had from birth as a result of your mother's blood and your parent's genes

32. Ethmoid
Substance that allows ingredients to be delivered in the body
Bone between eye sockets
Most sensitive - hyperpigmentation easily with use of aggressive substance - age slowly
Surgical procedures used for cosmetic purposes only ex: eye lift - face lift - forehead lifts - liposuction - collagen injections

33. OPIM
Common - benign -superficial cutaneous fungal infection usually characterized by hypopigmented or hyperpigmented macules and patches on the chest and the back
(hair growth phase)- transition or shrieveling phase
Most seriously and deadliest skin cancer. Moles that are dark in color
Other Potential Infections Material

34. Acne Excoriee
A condition in which a person picks at their acne lesions
Avoiding malpractice through avoiding potential risk
Applied thicker - should have lip to pullm spread in the directionof hair growth - sets in seconds - good for smaller arears
14% Salicylic - 14% Lactic - 14% resorcinol

35. Ostia
Helps break down the stratum corneum which allows fora better result
Pore opening
Widely used skin typing classification applied today to predict scarring and pigmentary problems from various treatments
A reciprocal measurement of hydrogen's in a substance

36. Anagen
Oil serums - petoleum based products - lip balms - silicone serums
(phase of hair growth) - growth phase
Measurement of mathematical changed in the experiment
Process of using barrier and intercellular compatible materials like lipids to better penetrate ingredients

37. Xanthomas
Constantly bathes the various tissues of the body.removes the waste/toxins in the body
Fatty pockets found on eyelids
Stratum Corneum - Stratum Lucidum - Stratum Granulosum - Stratum Spinosum - Basal Layer or Stratum Germinitavim
First stage of comedo formation; a comedoso small that it can be seen only with a microscope

38. What is the difference between pathogenic and non-pathogenic bacteria?
Makes up the bones of the body
Pathogenic is disease causing while non-pathogenic is non disease causing.
Products are treatments that do not contain water
Ingredient that attracts water

39. Granular scrubs- how long should you scrub the face?
Base of formula - percentage - pH
Nose job
Forms eye sockets
1-2 min

40. Core/center of the body
Small blisters that expand and rupture within 24 hrs. Yellow fluid that drains and forms a honey colored crust
Movement should come from this part of the body
Effects the epidermis (stratum corneum)
Includes how to safely clean up after an accidental spill

41. Active ingredient
Smallest possible unit of an element
Gives the cell structure and shape- posses a function known as selective permeability
Substance that allows ingredients to be delivered in the body
Chemical within the drug that causes physiological changes

42. intrinsic aging
Deepest type of chemical peeling performed by a esthetician
Ingredients that do not react to normal chemical reactions within the skin; making it unlikely to produce allergic or irritant reactions
Aging due to things we cant control - hereditary - genetic factors
Pink eye - impetigo - herpes

43. 4 Factors that can influence Skin Penetration
The structure in which the hair growsthat are commonly knownas "pores" - the hair follicle
Measurement of mathematical changed in the experiment
Thickeness of the stratum corneum - large buildup of dead skin cells - excessively oily skin - temperature of the skin
Bring pH level back - neutralize skin - clean debris

44. Disinfectant
1-2 min
Non inflammatory acne lesions usually called whiteheads
A reciprocal measurement of hydrogen's in a substance
Chemicals that kill a majority of pathogenic microorganisms

45. What implements or materials cannot be used in an autoclave?
Ingredients that lubricate skin and give cosmetics a soft smooth feeling
Glass
An element that will easily pass and electrical current or flow of negatively charged electrons
Prevents most americans from getting body treatments

46. Virus
Helps break down the stratum corneum which allows fora better result
Warts are growths on your skin caused by an infection with human papilloma virus - or HPV
Tiny particle that must live on a host cell.Capable of infesting almost all plants and animals -including bacteria
Tendency of topical substances to cause the development of comedones

47. Warm Wax
Quicker than hot wax - larger areas can be waxed at once - suitable for most hair types - hair re-growth is finer
Known as the botox place - stops the forehead from scowling
Common - benign -superficial cutaneous fungal infection usually characterized by hypopigmented or hyperpigmented macules and patches on the chest and the back
A sprayer that sprays a cool - fine mist - food for sensitive skin and hydration for all skin types

48. Emollients
Raised growths on the skin. Means greasy and keratosis means thickening of the skin
Ingredients that lubricate skin and give cosmetics a soft smooth feeling
Ingredients that do not react to normal chemical reactions within the skin; making it unlikely to produce allergic or irritant reactions
Improves product penetration - helps clear away dead skin cells and debris from the pore openings; making extractions easier - remove uneven buildup

49. Nevus
Quicker than hot wax - larger areas can be waxed at once - suitable for most hair types - hair re-growth is finer
Estheticians must wear gloves to perform in-office treatments in order to protect them from microorganisms
Primary catalyst a chronic stress - high level of stress throws adrenal glands in over drive. Setting the stage for acne in 30s and 40s
Mole

50. Tinea Corporis

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