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1. Proliferative Phase
Scab and scar tissue build to protect and induce healing
Type of crystals that can be used for microderm- benefits: less irritation - stable - hard - inert
Sweat gland
Warts are growths on your skin caused by an infection with human papilloma virus - or HPV

2. Onychrorrhexis
Aging - longer more intense ray - penetrates the reticular dermis
Greek word for "perceptible of the senses"
Split or brittle nail
Inflammatory disease of the skin that is painful and causing itching

3. What is microcomedo made up of?
Dead buildup - bacteria and fatty acids from sebum
Sunshine Vitamin - Skin synthesis' Vit D From Cholesterol when exposed to sunlight
A fungus caused when moisture seeps between an artifical nail and the free edge of the nail
Name of a group of diseases caused by a fungus- ringworm - athlete's foot and jock itch

4. Grade 2 Acne
Sweat gland
Genetically inherited disease-excess oil secreted by trhe sebaceous glands. Cells that clog the pores - trapping oil in the follicle
Systemic disease - clients undergoing chemo - vascular problems - pregnancy - daibetic - swelling - infection - lumps - bumps - any unstable health condition
Moderate acne- blackheads and milia can break out in the greater numbers.

5. Retention Hyperkeratosis
Mole
Client is face up
Erbium - CO2 - Carbon Dioxide
Skin condition that produces more dead skin cells than is normal - skin cells are not being shed properly. These dead cells sick to the surface of the skin and inside the follicles - mixing with excess oil and creating a comedo

6. Reactios to a Chemical Peel
Freckles
Protein nails are made of
Severe itching - swelling - severe redness
Health - Insurance - Portability - Accountability - Act

7. Vaccines
Skin condition that produces more dead skin cells than is normal - skin cells are not being shed properly. These dead cells sick to the surface of the skin and inside the follicles - mixing with excess oil and creating a comedo
Prevents most americans from getting body treatments
Artificial way of tricking the immune system into making anitbodies
Despressed scar

8. Bed epithelium
Thin layer of tissue- this is how the nail plate and nail bed are attached
1 in 250 people
Negative charges of electricity that resolve around the nucleus of an atom
Cheek bones

9. Hummetiant
Ingredient that attracts water
Inflammation of the hair follicle due to an infection
Agents that remove dead skin cells
Most common form of skin cancer - orginateds in the basal layer. Pearl like fleshy bumps on the face - flesh or pink in color- painless

10. Nerve Tissue
Skin condition in which white bumps appear on the upper arms - thighs - and cheeks
Raised growths on the skin. Means greasy and keratosis means thickening of the skin
Type of tissue that the cells control the brain and nerves
Fairly common skin growths that vary in size. Can occur almost anywhere on the body but usually develop on the trunk

11. Patch
Bright - attention getting reds - orange - pink - yellow - coral - brown
First stage of comedo formation; a comedoso small that it can be seen only with a microscope
A chemical in its simplest form
Freckle larger than 1 cm

12. Leukonchia
White spots appearing on the nail
Product designed for appearance improvement and has positive physiological effects
Elisa - western blot test
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

13. Dermatological surgeon
Dermatologist who perform plastic and cosmetic surgery
Breaks down food and secretes waste
Two or more elements joined together to produce an entirely different substance
Chemical agents that inhibit the growth of microorganisms in cosmetics

14. Papule
Improves product penetration - helps clear away dead skin cells and debris from the pore openings; making extractions easier - remove uneven buildup
Type of crystals that can be used for microderm- benefits: less irritation - stable - hard - inert
Effects the epidermis (stratum corneum)
A raised area on the skin that is generally smaller than 1 centimeter

15. Nervous System
The term for immunity to a certain disease built by antibodies the body produces when you get sick
Ascrobic Acid - helps to protect the body from many forms of oxidation
Not enough thyroid hormone
Basis of consciousness and creativity

16. Nevus
Mole
Injury - diseases - medical procedures - aging - malnutrition - infection - picking
Nail
Rich in vitamins - stimulates metabolic rate

17. Friction
Controllable factors that contribute to the aging of skin - ex- sun exposure
Stratum Corneum - Stratum Lucidum - Stratum Granulosum - Stratum Spinosum - Basal Layer or Stratum Germinitavim
Bond between two ions that have opposite charges
Deeper faster effleurage - increases blood circulation

18. Chlorophyta
Softening - antibacterial and anti inflammatory
Athlete's foot
Cancer causing
Outer tissue

19. Sugaring
Water solube - clean to work with - uses only natural ingredients - it grips the coarse facial hair leaving the fine hairs - it can be used at very low temps - sticks to hair not skin - less stick to work without waxing
Injury - diseases - medical procedures - aging - malnutrition - infection - picking
Ringworm of the feet
Type of wound is unclean with jagged edges and can be of varying depths

20. Layers of the Dermis
Injury - diseases - medical procedures - aging - malnutrition - infection - picking
Dried body serum (pus or blood)
Name of a group of diseases caused by a fungus- ringworm - athlete's foot and jock itch
Papillary layer - Reticular Dermis - Subcutaneous

21. Healthy nails
Common - acquired - benign skin growths that look like a small piece of soft - hanging skin.
Stimulates cell renewal - better product absorption - improves fine lines and wrinkles - improve skin texture - removes flakey patches - helps during extractions - clear congestion - improves hyperpigmentation and color
A fungus caused when moisture seeps between an artifical nail and the free edge of the nail
Smooth -pinkish - translucent

22. Talogen
Stimulates cell renewal - better product absorption - improves fine lines and wrinkles - improve skin texture - removes flakey patches - helps during extractions - clear congestion - improves hyperpigmentation and color
Freckle larger than 1 cm
Freckles
Resting

23. Universal and Standard Precautions
Caused by scraped or scratches
Water solube - clean to work with - uses only natural ingredients - it grips the coarse facial hair leaving the fine hairs - it can be used at very low temps - sticks to hair not skin - less stick to work without waxing
Treat all body fluids as they were/are contagious
Ringworm of the hands

24. UVB RAY
Burning ray - less intense - penetrate to the basal layer
It works by dissolving surface lipids that hold the cells of the corneum together
Most common form of skin cancer - orginateds in the basal layer. Pearl like fleshy bumps on the face - flesh or pink in color- painless
Cleansing milks made mostly of water for sensitive and dry skin

25. Onychorcryptosis
Blood and metabolic stimulation
Scaly red patched on the scalp - lower back and chest
Tocopherol - serves as an antioxidant to the body
Ingrown nail

26. What is the ratio you can dilute household bleach for a disinfectant?
Forms lower back of cranium
Anything that prevents you from doing a treatment
1:10 with water 4 disposable materials that prevent cross- contamination 1. cotton swabs 2. paper towels 3.Disposable staptulas 4. Gloves
Extractions - microderm - mani/pedi - waxing

27. Lasers for Skin Resurfacing
Ingredient that attracts water
Erbium - CO2 - Carbon Dioxide
Ingrown nail
Drugs that are made from extracts of living organisms that simply kill bacteria

28. pH
Tiny particle that must live on a host cell.Capable of infesting almost all plants and animals -including bacteria
Back - cellulite - hand - arm - foot
Potential hydrogen
White spots appearing on the nail

29. CDC
Inert - acts as a sunscreen - camouglages imperfections - light and all purpose - skin friendly
Forms lower back of cranium
Center for Disease Control
Autoclave

30. Circulatory system
A lower pH will make a peel more active
Heart - pumps blood
Estheticians must wear gloves to perform in-office treatments in order to protect them from microorganisms
Makes up the bones of the body

31. Common factors that trigger acne
Rich in vitamins - stimulates metabolic rate
Sweat gland
Chemical exfoliant that works from the inside out. Glycoloic - lactic - malic - and tartaric acids -- best for aging - dry/dehydrated - wrinkle and hyperpigmentation
Stress - Overactive Sebaceous Glands - Dead Skin cell accummulation - Bacteria and Inflammation - Comedogenic ingredients

32. Anhydrous products
Oil serums - petoleum based products - lip balms - silicone serums
Same as magnifying glass
Extractions - microderm - mani/pedi - waxing
Estheticians must wear gloves to perform in-office treatments in order to protect them from microorganisms

33. Keratosis
Thin layer of tissue- this is how the nail plate and nail bed are attached
Scientific name for acne vulgaris
Common - acquired - benign skin growths that look like a small piece of soft - hanging skin.
Build up of cells

34. Erosion
Stratum corneum - stratum granulosum
Anything that takes up space and has substance
Despressed scar
Clotting of blood

35. Anti-oxidants
Chemicals added to products to prevent oxidation
Health - Insurance - Portability - Accountability - Act
Smallest possible unit of an element
14% Salicylic - 14% Lactic - 14% resorcinol

36. Superficial Peeling
Effects the epidermis (stratum corneum)
A reciprocal measurement of hydrogen's in a substance
Occurs when skin cells grow too quickly.Faulty signals in the immune system cause new skin cells to form in days rather than weeks.--Patches of thick - scaly skin that may be white - silvery or red
The path a current takes as it moves thru a system

37. lymphocytes
Energy
Oil serums - petoleum based products - lip balms - silicone serums
Blood and tissue cells secrete substances to create inflammation
In normal adults they makeup 22-28% of the total number of Leukocytes in the circulating blood

38. Basal Cell Carcinoma
Stratum corneum - stratum granulosum
Connects all bones
First stage of comedo formation; a comedoso small that it can be seen only with a microscope
Most common form of skin cancer - orginateds in the basal layer. Pearl like fleshy bumps on the face - flesh or pink in color- painless

39. Atom
Found on the cheeks - jaw line - and chin
Smallest measurable unit of an element
Effects the epidermis (stratum corneum)
Center for Disease Control

40. Preservatives
Causes free radicals - depletion of Vit. C in the body - decreases circulation - makes skin sallow - and causes extrinsic aging around the mouth
Chemical agents that inhibit the growth of microorganisms in cosmetics
Common - benign -superficial cutaneous fungal infection usually characterized by hypopigmented or hyperpigmented macules and patches on the chest and the back
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

41. Tinea pedis
Follicle Wall - Sebaceous Glands - Intercellular - Transcelluar
Most modern machines are closed systems that do not allow particulate emission
Generally manufactured without the use of certain ingredients that are known to frequently cause allergic reactions
Ringworm of the feet

42. Petrissage
Period of time between exposure and the time anitbodies are made
Chemical exfoliant that works from the inside out. Glycoloic - lactic - malic - and tartaric acids -- best for aging - dry/dehydrated - wrinkle and hyperpigmentation
More aggressive kneading
Soild bump 1 centimeter can be felt

43. Skeletal system
Bond between two ions that have opposite charges
Bones - structures - protect organs
Generally manufactured without the use of certain ingredients that are known to frequently cause allergic reactions
Massage movements is usuallyused to stimulate cellulite areas

44. Sensory nerves
Applied thicker - should have lip to pullm spread in the directionof hair growth - sets in seconds - good for smaller arears
Nerves that allow you to feel pain - heat and cold - pressure and touch
Bacteria that does n ot need oxygen to grow or survive
Athlete's foot

45. Cellulitis Symptoms/Signs
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
Couperose skin - fragile - thin skin - patients taking Accutane
Not enough thyroid hormone
A form of eczema that primarily affects oily areas of the face

46. Apply Soft Wax
Very thin like glaze - spreadin the direction ofhair growth at a 45 degree angle toward you - better for large areas
Skin condition that produces more dead skin cells than is normal - skin cells are not being shed properly. These dead cells sick to the surface of the skin and inside the follicles - mixing with excess oil and creating a comedo
Clotting of blood
Process of killing ALL microorganisms

47. Bullae
Common - acquired - benign skin growths that look like a small piece of soft - hanging skin.
Very large vesicles (blister)
Autoimmune deficiency syndrome
Oval - round - square - rectangle - triangle - inverted triangle -heart - diamond

48. Reconstructive Surgery
Caused by scraped or scratches
Sunshine Vitamin - Skin synthesis' Vit D From Cholesterol when exposed to sunlight
Procedures used for accidental injuries orother physcial deformities ex: skin cancer removal - nose job
Very small threadlike growing

49. Corrugator Supercili
Artificial way of tricking the immune system into making anitbodies
Very large vesicles (blister)
Known as the botox place - stops the forehead from scowling
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.

50. Aromatherapy
A raised area of the skin that is generally smaller than 1 centimeter
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.
Dermatologist who perform plastic and cosmetic surgery
A popular treatment - therapeutic use of plants for beauty and health purposes

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