Skin Diseases & Disorders
This chronic inflammatory condition is often triggered by stress and appears as red patches covered with white scales.
What is psoriasis?
The largest organ of the human body.
What is the skin?
The foundation shade that disappears into the skin without creating a line of demarcation is considered the ____.
What is the correct shade?
The unit that measures the strength of an electric current.
What is the ampere?
The process of removing dead skin cells using chemical or mechanical means.
What is exfoliation?
Another term for “liver spots” or “age spots.”
What are lentigines?
The muscle that enables you to close your eyes.
What is the orbicularis oculi?
The most flattering light for makeup application is ____.
What is natural daylight?
The high-frequency electrode filled with neon gas produces what color glow and is best for sensitive or aging skin?
What is red or orange?
The condition that causes hyperpigmentation due to hormonal changes, often called “pregnancy mask.”
What is melasma?
A fungal infection of the skin commonly referred to as “athlete’s foot.”
What is tinea pedis?
The clear, colorless fluid that removes toxins and waste from the body’s tissues.
What is lymph?
This technique uses light and dark colors to define facial features.
What is contouring and highlighting?
This galvanic current treatment uses a negative pole to soften sebum and open pores.
What is desincrustation?
The term for treating the skin with light therapy to stimulate collagen or reduce acne.
What is LED therapy or phototherapy?
A highly contagious bacterial infection characterized by oozing lesions, often found in children.
What is impetigo?
The system that controls hormone production and metabolism.
What is the endocrine system?
A warm-toned foundation has undertones of these colors.
What are yellow, gold, or peach?
The facial machine that sprays a fine mist of steam and softens debris in follicles.
What is the vaporizer (steamer)?
This type of chemical exfoliation uses enzymes from fruit sources like papaya or pineapple.
What is an enzyme peel?
This severe form of acne involves cysts and nodules deep within the skin.
What is acne cystica (cystic acne)?
The skin receives nourishment from this layer through blood vessels.
What is the dermis?
The correct order of application for makeup products begins with ____.
What is primer → foundation → concealer → powder → color cosmetics?
During the use of microcurrent or galvanic current, this safety precaution must always be observed.
What is ensuring there is continuous contact with the skin to avoid shock?
The lymphatic drainage system helps reduce this common post-procedure concern.
What is edema (swelling)?