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The chemical conversion of living cells into dead protein is called:
keratinization
What is another term for true skin?
Dermis
The dermis is divided into two layers known as the papillary dermis and the:
reticular dermis
What types of cells connect the dermis to the epidermis?
hemidesmosomes
The subcutaneous layer of the skin is composed primarily of which type of tissue?
Adipose tissue
What gives skin its color?
melanocytes
A crack or line in the skin due to exposure to wind, cold or water is called a:
Fissure
What is the term used to identify the skin’s natural aging process?
intrinsic
An ingredient used to dry, exfoliate and help in killing bacteria?
benzoyl peroxide
What is the final step of the basic skin care regimen?
Protecting
A small elevation of the skin, that may progress in size and become pustules is known as a:
Papule
The skin type prone to displaying fine lines and wrinkles is referred to as:
Dry
A secondary lesion that identifies the shedding of dead skin cells on the uppermost layer of the epidermis is a(n):
Scale
The category of fragrance that is one of the easiest to identify is:
Floral
Which oil categories help fight skin-ravaging free radicals?
Antioxidants
How many microdermabrasion treatments are required to achieve noticeable improvement?
6 to 12
What is another name for a whitehead?
closed comedo
Following a laser resurfacing treatment, how long should a patient wait before normal activities can be resumed?
2 weeks
A health condition that is created or influenced by the employment environment is considered a(n):
occupational disorder
Contraindications for manual lymphatic drainage massage include arthritis, osteoporosis, pregnancy and:
Diabetes
What is the name given to medications that are taken orally and travel through the body in the bloodstream?
Systemic
What products promotes detoxification, constricts blood vessels and tightens skin during a cellulite wrap procedure?
cellulite crème
Which acid promotes drying and cell turnover?
azaleic
“Wide-set” eyes have a space between the eyes greater than the:
width of one eye
What grade of acne is mild and consists of open and closed comedones scattered over less than half of the areas of the face or back?
Grade 1