Infection Control
What type of one-celled micro-organisms are sometimes called germs?
Bacteria
What are the basic units of living matter?
Cells
What is the number one cause of skin cancer and premature aging?
Sun Damage
What is the active growing stage of hair called?
Anagen
How long before sun exposure should a sunscreen product be applied?
15 minutes
Chemical products used to kill certain pathogens (bacteria, viruses and fungi) with the exception of spores on nonporous surfaces are called…
disinfectants
The outermost layer of the skin is known as the…
Epidermal Layer
Which of the following are small, elevated growths that can easily be removed by a physician?
Skin tags
Which hair structure contains melanin to give hair its natural color?
Cortex
A substance such as an enzyme or alpha hydroxy acid, that works in conjunction with other ingredients to remove dead skin cells is a(an)…
Chemical exfoliant
A virus that attacks and destroys the infection-fighting cells of the immune system is called…
HIV
Sweat is produced by what gland?
sudoriferous
What is the term for a rash caused by an allergic reaction from contact with substances such as dyes, detergents, nickel, fabrics or plants?
contact dermatitis
What is not true about the telogen stage?
The hair is darker in this stage
Which skin care product is formulated with active ingredients that support the skin's natural regeneration processes that happen at night?
Night creams
If a victim appears to be having an allergic reaction, where could you locate information about product usage?
SDS
Where are the large blood vessels found that transport nourishment to the skin and nerves?
subcutaneous layer
What common skin irritation is known as razor bumps and is caused by ingrown hair due to incorrect shaving?
pseudofolliculitis barbae
The hair follicle, the hairstrand, the arrector pili muscle and the sebaceous gland make up the…
pilosebaceous unit
How are ingredients listed on a product label?
descending order by weight concentration
Organisms that live on or obtain nutrients from another organism are known as…
External Parasites
A separate body structure made up of tissue that performs a specific function as part of a system is a(n)…
Organ
What common skin cancer tends to appear translucent, has irregular borders and tiny blood vessels running through it?
basal cell carcinoma
Excessive amounts of terminal hair found in women in areas of the body where men usually get hair, such as the face, is a condition called…
hirsutism
Which type of exfoliant acid is lipophilic and penetrates the sebaceous material in the hair follicle, causing exfoliation?
Salicylic