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Chemical germicides formulated for uses of skin; registered and regulated by the Food and Drug Administration
Antiseptic
Showing no symptoms or signs of infection
symptomatic
singel called micro-organism that have both plant and animal characteristics
Bacteria
A parasitic submicroscopic particle that infects and resides in calls of biological organisms
virus
A large family of bacteria that is often found in soil and water
Mycobacterium
pus-forming bacteria that grow in clusters that a bunch of grapes; causes abscesses, pustules, and boils
Staphylococci
A fungal infection of the skin that appears in circular lesions
Ringworm
A type of fungus that affects plants and grow on inanimate objects but does not harm humans
Mildew
A infection that is confined to a particular part of the body
Local Infection
Organism that grow, feed, and shelter on or inside another organism
Parasites
A type of infection bacteria that is highly resistant to conventional treatments such as antibiotics
MRSA
Transmission of blood or body fluids through contact with an intermediate contaminated object
Indirect Transmission
Contact with non-intact skin or blood or body fluids or other potentially infectious materials
Exposure Incident
A condition in which the body reacts to injury or irritation or infection
Inflammation
A infection where the pathogen has distributed throughout the body rather than staying in one area or organ
systemic Infection
Guidelines by the CDC that require the employee and employer to issue all blood and bodily fluids are infectious
Standard Precautions
The ability of a product to produce the intended effect
Efficacy
Determination of the nature of a disease
Diagnosis
Breaks down stubborn films and removes the residue of products such as scrubs, salts, and masks
Chelating Detergents/Soaps
Common household bleach; an effective disinfectant for the salon, spa and barbershop
Sodium Hypochlorite
Methods to eliminate or reduce the transmission of infectious organisms from one person to another
Infection Control
Disease Caused by parasites, such as lice or mites
Parasitic Disease
The process that completely destroys germs
A superficial fungal infection that effects skin, commonly near the face, neck or scalp
Tinea Barbae
Phenolic Disinfectants