Nail Structure & Growth
The natural nail unit is mainly made up of _________, which is the fiber-shaped protein found in skin and hair
What is keratin
Which of the following is a condition of extra hair growth on the face, chest, underarms, and groin in females?
What is hirsutism
Alopecia areata is____________
What is an Autoimmune Disorder
____________is any methods used to eliminate or reduce the transmission of infectious organisms from one individual to another.
What is Infection control
The body’s largest organ is the .
What is Skin
The natural nail is technically called the_______
What is onyx
Identify a temporary hair removal method
What is shaving
The loss of terminal hair on the body and scalp is known as________________
What is Alopecia Universalis
A microorganism is any _________.
What is organism of microscopic size
Structural alterations in the tissues that are caused by injury or damage are known as .
What is Lesions
The__________ is the section of living skin that supports the nail plate as it extends toward the free edge.
What is the Nail Bed
____________ is excessive terminal hair growth in body areas that normally grow only vellus hair.
What is Hypertrichosis
As people age, the hair follicle produces less melanin, resulting in gray or white hair. This is termed
What is Acquired Canities
Prevention of the spread of infections begins and ends with _________.
What is You
Identify examples of primary lesions called papule.
What is Acne, warts, and elevated nevi
Which of the nails grows the fastest?
What is the nail of the middle finger
Which of the following safety precautions should you take when performing waxing?
What is Never double dip wax
What is the technical term for split ends?
What is Trichoptilosis
After removing one pair of gloves and before putting on a new pair, each beauty and wellness professional should _________.
What is Wash their hands
Which of the following is defined as a thick scar resulting from excessive growth of fibrous tissue?
What is A keloid
Ordinarily, complete nail plate replacement for a fingernail takes about .
What is four to six months
Which of the following clients should avoid waxing?
What is a client who is taking oral steroids
Dandruff is caused by a naturally occurring fungus known as .
What is Malassezia
Because clients who are just getting sick can be contagious without showing any signs of infection, they are considered to be _________.
What is asymptomatic
Chicken pox and herpes are examples of secondary lesions called
What is Ulcers