Transmission of Infection
a communicable disease refers to a disease that is :
spread from one person to another
What percentage of alcohol can be used as an antiseptic for skin?
at least 70%
The removal of dead skin to stimulate new cell growth is known as:
exfoliation
a common pigmentation disorder in pregnant women is known as melasma or
chloasma
how long do facial treatments generally last?
60 min
a special group or type of antibodies which render a toxic substance harmless are known as :
antitoxins
an approved EPA-registered disinfectant is effective on what type of surfce?
nonporus
The chemical conversion of living cells into dead protein cells is know as :
keratinization
a condition in which a person compulsively picks and squeezes at their acne lesions, causing scabs and scars, is known as:
acne exoriee'
What grade of acne would require a physician's consent prior to servicing the client?
grades 3/4
a highly contagious bacterium that enters the skin through open wounds and can cause extremely serious staph infections is :
MRSA
complete immersion means:
entire tool is covered by liquid disinfectant
using a cool towel or mask during a facial will cause vasoconstriction to create what type of effect?
reduce the appearance of redness
dry, tight skin with flakiness is known as xerosis or:
asteatosis
toners are primarily used for:
pH balancing and hydration
what type of contagious virus can show up as a cold sore?
HSV
if a client appears to be having an allergic reaction, where could you locate information about product usage?
SDS
Desquamation is the shedding, peeling or coming off in scales of what layer of the epidermis?
stratum corneum
The basis for classifying skin types is :
amount of oil produced
which exfoliant product is used before extraction to soften debris?
desincrustation
Organisms that live on or obtain nutrients from another organism are known as :
external parasites
The regulatory agency under the U.S Department of Labor that enforces safety and health standards is the workplace is:
OSHA
which skin type has minimal oil production on the nose or chin?
dry
Using the Fitzpatrick Skin Type scale, which type always burns, peels and never tans?
Type I
conditions that prevent treatment are referred to as :
contraindications