Vitamin A is also known as
Retinol
What is rosacea
condition characterized by redness and dilation of blood vessels
How much blood does the human body contain?
8 to 10 pints
What type of light does a Wood’s lamp use?
Black light
"I will study tomorrow instead of today" is an example of which of the following?
procrastination
Glycolic acid does what for the skin? (Name at least 2 benefits)
Hyperpigmentation, Lines & Wrinkles, Acne, Exfoliation, Skin tone/Texture
What is eczema?
inflammatory, painful itching disease of the skin
What supplies nourishment to the skin?
Blood and Lymph
What treatment can be replaced with the use of a vacuum machine?
Massage
Which of the following are the basic building blocks of all matter?
Atoms
What is Salicylic Acid derived from?
Willow tree bark
What is the term for overproduction of pigment?
Hyperpigmentation
Upper most layer of the skin
Epidermis
How does dehydrated skin appear under a Wood’s lamp?
Light violet/purple
What does a pH below 7 indicate?
Acidic
Name every AHA
Glycolic, Lactic, Citric, Malic, Mandelic, Tartaric
If you had one bad sunburn in childhood, what is true of your risk for melanoma later in life?
Doubled
Name the muscle that connects your chest, shoulders, and sides of the skin
Platysma
How often should you clean the inside of the hot-towel cabinet with a topical disinfectant?
End of each day
________ is the chemical reaction that combines a substance with oxygen to produce an oxide.
Oxidation
What is Hyaluronic acid made up of?
Restylane
What is the common name of the contagious infection tinea corporis?
Ringworm
What organ in the endocrine system secretes enzyme-producing cells that are responsible for digesting carbohydrates, proteins, and fats?
Pancreas
What is a heat effect that is used for permanent hair removal?
thermolysis
The tail of a surfactant molecule is ___________, meaning Oil-loving.
Lipophilic