Shaving
Infection Control
Skin Theory
Microbiology
Skin Diseases & Disorders
100
To soften the beard hair and create a smoother shaving surface.
What is shaving lather?
100
Direct contact, indirect contact, and airborne transmission
What are the three main methods of infection transmission?
100
Epidermis (protection), dermis (sensation), and subcutaneous tissue (temperature regulation).
What are the three layers of the skin and their functions?
100
Microscopic organisms are found everywhere, including the environment, surfaces, and the human body.
What are microbes?
100
excess oil production, clogged pores, and bacterial infection.
What is acne vulgaris?
200
Name three common shaving techniques.
What are Wet shaving, dry shaving, and electric shaving?
200
Clean with soap and water, then immersed in a hospital-grade disinfectant solution for the recommended contact time
What is disinfection?
200
Melanin is a pigment that determines skin color and provides protection against UV radiation.
What is the role of melanin in skin color?
200
It can cause folliculitis and dermatitis.
What is Pseudomonas?
200
I have red, itchy patches on the skin
What is Eczema?
300
A type of razor is often used for close, precise shaving.
What is a Straight razor?
300
Sterilization kills all microorganisms, while disinfection kills most pathogens but not necessarily all.
What is the difference between sterilization and disinfection?
300
to protect the body from external threats such as pathogens, UV radiation, and dehydration.
What is the skin’s natural barrier?
300
I can cause skin infections, food poisoning, and more severe conditions such as pneumonia and bloodstream infections
What is staphylococci?
300
I cause thick, scaly plaques.
What is Psoriasis?
400
I soothe the skin, close the pores, and provide hydration.
What is aftershave/ astringent?
400
This happens before and after each client interaction.
What is hand washing?
400
A balanced level (around 4.5 to 5.5) helps maintain the skin’s natural acidity, which is essential for proper functioning and defense against microbes.
What is the skin’s pH level?
400
I Hijack the cellular host and replicate
What is a virus?
400
Inflamed hair follicles, often caused by bacteria or fungi.
What is Folliculitis?
500
Pre-shave preparation, hot towel application, lathering, shaving, and post-shave care.
What is a shave service?
500
To prevent direct contact with blood or bodily fluids and reduce the risk of cross-contamination.
What are disposable gloves?
500
Skin cell turnover is the shedding of dead skin cells and the production of new ones. It helps maintain skin health, texture, and appearance.
What is the process of skin cell turnover?
500
Herpes and HPV (Human Papillomavirus) are examples of what I am.
What is a skin infection?
500
athlete’s foot, ringworm, and yeast infections (such as candidiasis).
What are fungal infections?