Skin Physiology
This is a condition that results in the failure of the skin to produce melanin
What is Albinism
This will be the skin's reaction when the electrode held by the esthetician is in the positive mode
What is acidic
These are the ingredients responsible for producing a desired effect
What are active
This is the muscle that connects the shoulder to the chin
What is Platysma
This is the technical term for eyelash hair
What is Cilia
This is a chronic inflammatory disorder that occurs when hair follicles become plugged with sebum, dead skin and bacteria
What is acne
This is resistance to the motion of the electrons through a conductor
What is ohm's rating
This is how titanium dioxide works to protect the skin against UV rays
What is reflects
These are separate body structures that perform specific functions
What are organs
This is the technical term for excessive perspiration
What is hyperhidrosis
This is an acute burning, itching rash caused by heat
What is malaria rubra
This can occur any time a foreign conductor comes in contact with a wire carrying current to a load
What is short circuit
This type of ingredient prevents water from escaping the skin
What is silicone
These are structures that receive the impulses sent to the nerve cell
What are dendrites
This is the pH of skin
What is 4.5-5.5
Cells from the epidermis are nourished through these vessels
blood and lymph vessels
This is an alternating current that produces a mechanical effect (similar to the way Faradic current produces muscle contractions)
What is sinusoidal current
This is the process in which a substance gains an electron and oxygen is then released
What is reduction
This is the prominent band of nerve tissue that connects parts of the brain to the spinal column
What are pons
This is a mass of keratinized cells and hardened sebum
What is comedone
This is the skin layer where apocrine glands are found
What is the dermis
During disincrustation, the client holds this electrode
What is positive-anode
These are the basic materials the body uses to construct and renew itself
What are proteins
These nerves provide the senses of smell, sight, touch, hearing and taste
What are sensory nerves
This is what the acid mantel does
What is the skin's own defense mechanism