Microbiology
The hair growth stage when all cell division stops is the:
Catagen
The complex secretion containing a high percentage of fatty, oily substances is known as:
Sebum
A mechanical abrasion or injury to the epidermis, due to scratching insect bites, scabs or acne is known as a(n):
Excoriation
Which treatment uses light to help improve the appearance of the skin?
Light Therapy
Due to weight concentration, what ingredient is often listed first on a cosmetic product label?
Water
A product that can be applied to the skin to reduce pathogens is called a(n):
Antiseptic
In what pH range is hair, skin and nails?
4.5-5.5
When the formation of epidermal cells is rapid or the normal process of keratinization is altered, abnormal exfoliation of the epidermis occurs. What secondary skin lesion is a result?
Scales
What piece of equipment is often used to sterilize objects?
Autoclave
A light-texture moisturizer that increases water hydration is best for what skin type?
Oily
An example of preventative measures for certain viruses is:
Vaccinations
Eyelid surgery to remove excess fat, skin or muscle from the upper and lower eyelids is known as:
blepharoplasty
A congenital failure of the skin to form melanin pigment is:
Albinism
What type of device uses a fine, inert abrasive material or an abrasive tip attached to a vacuum device?
Microdermabrasion
Which of the following ingredients are likely to block or clog the pores and contribute to papules and pustules?
Comedogenic
A type of nonpathogenic bacteria that live on dead or decaying organic matter are:
saprophytes
What is the thick membrane encasing the heart that contracts and relaxes to force blood to move through the circulatory system?
Pericardium
A condition caused by excess secretion of the sebaceous glands commonly associated with oily skin types is known as:
seborrhea
The function of the steamer is to:
Expand pores
Kayla's client documents on the client intake form that she is pregnant. Which essential oil should Kayla avoid using?
Rosemary
What is the hormone that influences the production of sebum?
Androgen
Sudoriferous glands, sebaceous glands, sensory nerve endings, arrector pili muscles and a major portion of each hair follicle are found in the:
reticular layer
Which of the following skin growths is the most dangerous?
Melanoma
Post-service instructions for a chemical or mechanical (physical) exfoliation require detailed post-care for how many days after treatment?
3-5 days
Three colors that are adjacent to each other on the color wheel are referred to as:
Analogous