Infection Control
What is the most crucial aspect of an esthetics practice?
Infection control
What is the top layer of the skin called?
Epidermis
What are the 2 types of skin aging?
Intrinsic and extrinsic
Which device has the shallowest depth of penetration?
LED therapy
What is the study of how the body uses elements known as?
Biochemistry
What are biofilms?
microorganism communities
What are leukocytes?
White blood cells
What is the cause of dermatoheliosis?
Repeated UV light exposure
What skin would appear to be blue-white under a woods lamp?
Healthy
How is mass measured in the metric system?
Grams
What is MRSA resistant to?
MRSA is a bacterial infection resistant to certain antibiotics
What is the integumentary system composed of?
Skin, hair and nails
What type of skin cancer is linked to cumulative UVA exposure?
Melanoma
Which substance does laser and light-based hair reduction treatments primarily target?
melanin
What type of protein is collagen?
Structural proteins
What is the Spaulding Classification System?
classifying levels of infection risk for items
What skin receptor is primarily responsible for detecting heat?
Ruffini’s endings
What are actinic heratosis lesions often called?
Pre-cancers
How does broadband light (BBL) technology differ from traditional IPL technology?
BBL uses dual-lamp technology and precision thermoelectric cooling.
What is the function of amino acids?
Provide hydrating, anti-inflammatory, and anti-aging properties.
Which entity provides safety guidelines that estheticians must follow?
OSHA
Which layer of the skin does not contain any hair follicles or sebaceous glands?
Stratum lucidum
What does the advanced stage of phymatous rosacea lead to?
Rhinophyma
What is the primary use of photodynamic therapy (PDT)?
To destroy abnormal cells using laser light
What is the primary function of secondary metabolites in skin care products?
To provide antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, detoxifying and analgesic properties.