Hair theory/Waxing
Process of removing hair from the follicle is referred to as?
epilation
primary skin lesions are changes in the skin during?
Early stages of development
what is the flow of tiny negatively charged particles
electrons
What are the layers of the epidermis?
germinative, spinosum, granulosum, lucidum, corneum.
Superficial and light peels impact
the skin up to 0.1 mm (.0040") of the epidermis
What hair reduction method requires the technician to insert a small needle (probe) into a hair follicle?
electrolysis
Small dark bumps that usually appear on the face and neck and tend to affect people with darker skin?
DPN
ohm
What are formed by epidermal ridges?
Fingerprints
Product that is used to stop a chemical exfoliant?
Neutralizer
What LASER stand for?
Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation.
Malignant growth, irregular red crusted papule that occurs in sun exposed areas
Squamous cell carcinoma
What type of outlet is recommended for installation in any area where water and electricity could come into contact?
GFCI
What's an example of thermal regulation?
Vasoconstriction
What type of acid is best suited for acne, pigmentation and texture skin conditions
BHA
How will hair color appear if there is a concentrated amount of pheomelanin near the cuticle layer?
More red
inflammations of the skin is a red, inflamed rash with scales that has an oily appearance?
Sebborreic dermarisis
Thermal breakdown of the skin caused by intense heat is
pyrolysis
Where does mitosis take place?
germinativum
What type of of peel uses trichloroacetic acid
Medium
Which hair structure contains melanin to give hair its natural color?
Cortex
What are abcde's of skin cancer?
Asymmetrical
Border
Color
Diameter
Evolution
What is the difference between a direct current and alternating current?
In DC, electrons flow steadily in one continuous direction. In AC, the electrons periodically reverse direction, oscillating back and forth.
Which of the following epidermal layers have intercellular connections that provide strength and support between cells?
Stratum spinosum
What are the 6 AHA's and what are they derived from?
Glycolic- sugar cane
mandelic- almonds
malic- apples
tartaric- grapes
citric- citrus
lactic- milk