MISC 1
Steatoma is also known as:
Sebaceous cyst or a wen.
What is Milia:
a small white keratinous nodule formed on the skin, typically by a blocked sebaceous gland.
In what layer of the skin is made up of the most keratinocytes?
Epidermis
Name a type of topical vitamin A
Retin-A
What is another name for a nevus?
Birthmark
What is an emollient?
a preparation that softens the skin.
Primary lesions can include:
macules, papules, bullae, pimples, pustules, cysts, vesicles, tumors, and wheals.
What is depilation?
the removal of hair at the skin surface by chemical or mechanical methods.
Paraffin verses clay mask?
Paraffin uses heat to hydrate, soften and force-feed nutrient into the skin, clay helps reduce and absorb excess oil.
Contraindications for High Frequency and Galvanic?
pregnancy, metal implants, heart conditions, pacemaker, epilepsy, diabetes.
What is epilation?
Removal of hair by pulling it from the roots.
The majority of the epidermis is made up of what?
Keratinocytes
What type of phoresis is often used in desincrustation?
Anaphoresis
How can you balance the acid within a solution?
add H20 (water) to balance the oxygen.
Superficial chemical peels that generally contain 30% glycolic acid affect what layer of the skin.
Only the epidermis.
What type of EPA-registered disinfectant is required?
(Germicidal, Fungicidal, etc)
What is Immunity?
Refers to the body's ability to prevent the invasion of pathogens.
This is used for cleansing, foaming, thickening, emulsifying, solubilizing, penetration enhancement, and antimicrobial effects. It is also compatible with water and oil.
What is a surfactant?
In 2001 OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard required the use of what?
an EPA-registered disinfectant.
What is the only form of permanent hair removal?
Electrolysis
Antiseptic verses Astringent?
Antiseptic is used to destroy microorganisms and astringent is used to dry out the skin (from sebum)
Which of the following is the most common form of bacterial cells?
Bacilli
What is the painless method of temporary hair removable called that dissolves the hair at the skin level?
Chemical Depilatory
Licensed esthetician's can use AHA's Exfoliation products that do not exceed concentration?
30%
What is an emulsion?
a fine dispersion of minute droplets of one liquid to another in which it is not soluble or miscible.
Nonpathogenic bacteria that live on dead matter are known as?
saprophytes
Bacteria found in a comedone is?
P. acnes ( Propionibacterium acnes)
What is Cocci?
a speherical or roughly spherical bacterium
When the electrode held by the esthetician is positive mode, the reaction on the skin will be?
Acidic
Alpha hydroxy acids should have a pH of or greater?
3.0
Which machine is like a miniature vacuum cleaner to help in deep pore cleaning?
Ventouse machine, suction machine
Which of the following have been formulated with a thickening agent to increase viscosity?
Gels
What ingredient is used in products to keep them firm, yet soft and easy to apply to the skin?
fatty acids
Organic ingredients that bind water and deposit it onto the skin?
Humectants
Chemically unstable molecules caused by environmental pollutants and UV exposures are called?
free radicals
Ingredient that dissolves keratin proteins on the surface of the skin?
Enzymes