Skin
The layer of the skin that acts as a protective cushion to protect the bones and gives the body its contour and shape
What is the subcutaneous layer
Hair follicle that produces tightly curled hair is typically
What is elliptical
A negatively charged electrode on an electrotherapy applicator
What is a cathode
The minimum a steamer is placed away from the skin
What is 12"-18"
Technical term for sweat gland
What is the sudoriferous gland
The layer of skin in the dermis that is rich in blood vessels and cappilaries
What is the papillary layer
The central core of the hairstrand sometimes missing in fine or very fine hair
What is the medulla
Firming and toning with a microcurrent device stimulates cellular function by increasing ____.
What is ATP
Hair color is influenced by the amount, size, and distribution of
What is eumelanin and pheomelanin
The layer in which no blood vessels are found
What is the epidermis
The type of acid that is best suited for acne, pigmentation or texture skin conditions
What is a BHA
The average amount of daily hair loss
What is 40-100 strands
The entity that regulates esthetic equipment under the term "Medical Devices"
What is the FDA
What is the Stratum Basale
Functions of the skin include ______, heat regulation, absorption, protection, excretion and secretion
What is sensation
The degree of burn that extends beneath the epidermis into the dermis causing a blister to form
What is a second-degree burn
Located at the base of the hair follicle and supplying nourishment to the germinal matrix cells
What is the papilla
A method of transmission allowing an acidic solution to enter the skin when assisted by direct current and the positive pole of an electrode
What is cataphoresis
The depth of peel that uses trichloroacetic acid (TCA)
What is medium
The system of the body that is made up of the skin, hair, nails and glands
What is the integumentary system
The stage of hair growth in which the hair falls out
What is the telogen phase
Lasers and IPL are classified in the book as
What is radiation emitting devices
The type of cells that help protect the body from infection
What is langerhans cells
The beneficial effect an anode (positive pole) is doing during a treatment
What is germicidal effect