Chronic inflammatory skin disorder of the sebaceous glands that is characterized by comedones and blemishes
Acne
Absence of melanin pigment in the body, including skin, hair, and eyes
albinism
what skin type is indicated by larger, visible follicles over most of the face?
oily
Deficiency in perspiration
anhidrosis
what is the first step in performing any service?
planning and preparing the treatment room
what product is applied last when performing a basic facial?
SPF during the day and moisturizer at night
sebaceous filaments are typically found here....
nose
where do steatomas usually appear?
scalp, neck and back
what term refers to oiliness in the skin?
seborrhea
decreases bacteria. acne skin.
what part of the face has a slanted follicular wall?
cheeks
this type of lesion changes the structure of tissues and organs
secondary
how much cleanser should you apply when preparing to cleanse the skin for a facial?
1/2 teaspoon
what is the outermost layer of the hair shaft?
cuticle
how do closed comedones form?
when debris and white blood cells block the follicle opening
They loosen the bonds between dead corner cells and dissolve the intercellular matrix
vasoconstriction
Swelling at the base of the follicle that provides the hair with nourishment
hair bulb
Cone-shaped elevations at the base of the follicle that fit into the hair bulb
hair papilla
Growth of an unusual amount of hair on parts of the body normally bearing only downy hair
hirsutism
What Rubin's classification includes superficial pigment and changes in the epidermis?
level 2
what is the technical term for prickly heat
Miliaria rubra
what are the three types of hair?
lanugo, vellus and terminal
what type of electrolysis uses an alternating current of electricity
thermolysis
what are the three phases of hair growth, in order
anagen, catagen and telogen