Excessive Hair Growth
Genetics, ethnicity, and health and hormonal influences determine hair growth in terms of _____ on the scalp, face, and body
What is density?
This is the most common form of temporary hair removal
What is shaving?
This is hair removal using an electric current that destroys the hair's growth cells
What is electrolysis?
This has a large magnifying lens surrounded by a circular light that provides a well-lit, enlarged view of the skin
What is a magnifying lamp?
These are the 4 skin types
What are oily, dry, combination, and normal?
This is a condition of excessive hair growth on the face, chest, underarms, and groin, especially in women
What is hirsutism?
This is a substance, usually a caustic alkali preparation, used to temporarily remove superfluous hair by dissolving it at the skin's surface
What is a depilatory?
Intensed pulse light is also known as this
What is photoepilation?
This uses black light to make skin fluoresce; specific fluorescent colors pinpoint skin conditions, pigment disorders, and the presence of certain bacteria or fungi
What is a Wood's lamp?
This skin type has even pore distribution, a very soft, smooth surface, and no greasy areas or flaky skin
What is normal?
Hirsutism results from excessive these in the blood
What are androgens?
What is an epilator?
IPL is not often used for hair removal, as it can cause ____, especially in higher Fitzpatrick scales
What is burning?
This is also known as a facial brush or brushing machine; used to cleanse and lightly exfoliate the skin
What is a rotary brush?
This skin type may lack elasticity not related to aging
What is dry?
This is excessive terminal hair growth in body areas that normally grow only vellus hair
What is hypertrichosis?
This is a temporary hair removal method that is especially appropriate for sensitive skin types
What is sugaring?
This type of permanent hair reduction is most effective on follicles that are in the growth or anagen phase
What is laser hair removal?
This relies on high-frequency mechanical oscillations of up to 30,000 Hz, which lift impurities from the pores as they exfoliate the skin's surface and brighten the complexion
What is an ultrasonic spatula/ultrasonic skin scrubber?
This skin type can develop seborrhea
What is oily?
With hypertrichosis, the hair can grow in thick ____, or completely cover the face or other areas of the body
What are patches?
This technique is still practiced in many Eastern cultures and some salons throughout the world
What is threading?
Clients with this type of hair have more success with laser hair removal
What is darker?
Do not use a steamer on clients with sensitive skin or this
What is rosacea?
This skin type has pores that become smaller toward the edges of the face
What is combination?