Disorders & Diseases
What do blocked follicles cause?
Keratosis pilaris
What best describes a lesion in the early stage of development?
Primary lesion
What part of the magnifying lamp is common to wear out over time?
The adjustment arms
What type of client should NOT receive electrotherapy?
Pregnant women & a client with epilepsy
Where should you test your towels?
Esthetician's wrist
Describe what a hypertrophy is
An abnormal growth in the skin
How often should you see a dermatologist?
Once a year
How long should electric boots be warmed before use?
10 minutes
How does oily skin show under a Wood's lamp?
orange
What device is known as a loupe?
Magnifying lamp
What best describes a skin irritation that spreads into into a circular infection that is red and scaly
Tinea corporis
What is a symptom of vitiligo?
White, irregular patches of the skin that are totally lacking pigment
What grade is cystic acne?
IV
What's the main purpose of a rotary brush?
Light exfoliation
Are UV lamps in towel warmers effective for disinfection?
NOOOOOOOO
What characterizes tinea versicolor?
White, brown, or salmon-colored flaky patches from the yeast of the skin
Red dye most frequently causes what?
Allergic contact dermatitis
What part of the steamer takes the longest to cool down?
The glass jar
What should you always fill the steamer with?
Distilled water
What is the standard for a magnifying lamp used by most estheticians?
5 diopters
What diameter indicates melanoma?
At least as large as a pencil eraser
What is a macule?
Freckles
What protects estheticians from bloodborne illness?
Gloves
What does diopter measure?
Magnification
When should a magnifying lamp be used?
During extractions