Chapter 3
What characteristics BEST describe the lipid tail of a phospholipid?
Hydrophobic (water hating) and non polar
What aspect of a laser determines the type of chromophore with which the light will react?
Color
What step can be skipped for acne-prone or severely clogged skin?
Massage
What muscle is targeted when using microcurrent to reduce forehead lines and laxity?
Frontalis muscle
What does it mean if your client indicates on her intake form that she has HPV?
She has genital warts
Which layer of the epidermis contains the most langerhans (immune) cells?
Stratum spinosum
What term refers to the rate of energy being delivered to tissue by a laser light source?
Power density
What should you do to prevent a clay mask from drying when applied to a client with sensitive skin?
Apply a cool towel on top of it
What statement about handheld, cordless ultrasonic devices is correct? They may incorporate _____ technology
Microcurrent
What condition does a woman with hair on the abdomen, chest, and back likely have?
Hirsutism
What type of infections do eosinophils (white blood cells) target in the body?
Parasitic
What effect can the lens in the eye have on a lasers energy? magnify its intensity by as much as _______
100,000
What has a vasoconstricting effect when applied to the skin?
Lucas spray (fine mist astringent with plant extracts/ essential oils)
What statement about diamond crystal microdermabrasion is correct? They may be more appropriate for _____
Delicate or sensitive skin
What is a common cause of hirsutism?
Genetic inheritance
What is the normal turnover rate for the stratum corneum?
28-30 days
What is a diode laser with a wavelength of 800 nm used for?
Hair removal
What is the benefit of using a powdered enzyme treatment?
It produces a relatively even peeling of the cell build up
What is NOT one of the uses of microcurrent technology? Reducing ____
ATP (adenosine triphosphate)
What type of gloves are recommended with the hand application method of sugaring?
Vinyl
What are the two families of Keratins?
Acidic (type 1) and basic (type 2) or hard and soft
What are alexandrite Q-switched lasers commonly used for?
Tattoo removal
What statement about BHA's is correct? They are _____ loving
Oil
What type of electrotherapy uses low level radiofrequency to create heat that evaporates cellular fluid? (commonly used to treat basal cell carcinoma)
Electrodesiccation
What type of position is recommended for pregnant clients when performing a bikini wax?
On her side with the top leg bent