Disorders and Diseases of the Skin
What is the name for the medical science that studies and treats the skin?
Dermatology
Why should estheticians have a thorough understanding of anatomy and physiology?
because services have an impact on body systems
Your skin type _____ .
is determined by genetics
What is not a trait of men's skin?
tends to have smaller pores with more active sebaceous glands
Hair growth is created by the activity of cells in the
basal layer
Hyperpigmentation and hypopigmentation are forms of _____ ?
dyschromia
Fat or ____ tissue gives smoothness and contour to the body.
Adipose
The different skin types are?
dry, normal, combination, and oily
What causes skin to become dry?
underactive sebaceous glands
What is the most common form/method of hair removal in salons?
waxing
A pigmentation disease characterized by white patches on the skin from lack of pigment cells is _____.
vitiligo
Which blood vessels connect the smaller arteries to venules?
capillaries
Which skin type(s) can be dehydrated?
all answers
What type of product is necessary for dry skin?
moisturizing
Lanugo is?
short, fine, downy hair
Pregnancy, extended periods of standing or sitting, and genetics are all contributing factors to what _____ condition?
varicose veins
Which nerve can trigger a sudden drop in blood pressure?
vagus
Combination skin can be both at the same time.
Oily and dry
Why do some estheticians perform massage after the application of a mask?
because the massage creams and oils used would prevent further product penetration
Which of the following is a post-care consumable?
aloe vera gel
If a client has PCOS, which of the following treatments is not appropriate?
use of occlusive products
Which of the following is not a function of the lymphatic system?
carries fluid, waste, and impurities toward the cells
What may make the skin too sensitive for facials or waxing?
oral steroids
How does benzoyl peroxide treat acne?
releases free radical oxygen that kills the bacteria
When clients have these conditions and/or diseases, they should not receive a leg waxing service.
varicose veins