Skin
When sebum hardens and the sebaceous duct becomes clogged
What is a comedo?
The nail plate is constructed of this many layers
What is 100?
Vellus hair is the short, fine, and down hair known as
What is lanugo hair?
Where useful product disposal guidelines and first aid information can be found
What is SDS?
Minor damage to the matrix that produces a whitish discoloration or white spots on the nails is:
What is leukonychia?
An inflamed pimple containing pus
What is a pustule?
Slightly thickened layer of skin that lies between the fingertip and the free edge of the natural nail plate
What is the hyponychium
the measurement that describes the number of individual hairs per square inch
What is density?
These do not have the capacity to be disinfected and must be discarded after use
What is single-use item?
Current research confirms that dandruff is the result of this type of fungus
What is malassezia?
The clear transparent layer just under the stratum corneum that consists of small cells which light can pass
What is Stratum Lucidum?
Average rate of nail growth
What is 1/10 inch per month?
The ability of hair to stretch and return to its original length without breaking
What is elasticity?
One-celled microorganisms with both pant and animal characteristics
What is bacteria?
The correct setting of the iron for thermal curling is determined by
What is texture of the hair?
Refers to a skin sore or abrasion produced by scratching or scraping.
What is an excoriation
Visible depressions running across the width of the natural nail plate
What are Beau's lines?
the most common hand position used when cutting layers
What is cutting over the fingers?
Organisms that grow, feed, and find shelter on or in a host organism
What are parasites?
Involuntary muscle in the base of the hair follicle that causes goose flesh or goose bumps
What is the arrector pili?
A chronic condition that appears primarily on the cheeks and nose, characterized by flushing that can progress to pustular-type breakouts
What is Rosacea
split or brittle nails with a series of lengthwise ridges and a rough appearance to the surface of the nail plate
What is onychorrhexis?
The movement or amount of mobility of a curl is determined by this
What is the stem?
Able to grow and reproduce during active stage, responsible for contagious diseases
What is bacteria?
A highly contagious skin disease caused by a parasite called a mite is:
What is scabies?