F5
scabies
What is itch mite, under skin, contagious
anode
what is red wire, positive
glycation
what is binding of a protein molecule causing damaged structures known as AGES (advanced glycation end products)
ephelids
what are freckles/ macules
pilosebaceous unit
what is hair unit that contains; hair follicle, appendages- hair root, bulb, dermal papilla, sebaceous gland, arrector pili muscle
keratoma
desincrustation
what is the process used to soften and emulsify sebum
manual lymph drainage
what reduces swelling, removes waste materials; good for pre- and post op
ionization
what is the separation of an atom or molecule into positive or negative ions
vermillion boarder
what is the boarder of the lip line
jessner peel
what is a light to medium peel that has lactic, salicylic, resorcinol in an ethanol solvent
ringworm
what is fungal infection
ground fault interrupter
what protects when there is a leak in the circuit
melanocytes
what are cells that produce pigment granules in the basal layers
cyst
what are closed, abnormally developed sacs containing fluid, infection, or other matter above or below the skin
PCOS
what is polycystic ovarian syndrome, hormonal condition that affects women
urticaria
what are hives
express facial
what is a facial that takes less than 30 mins
friction
what is a rubbing technique applied w pressure
anaphoresis
what is using alkaline/ negative product from the negative pole to the positive pole, to infuse water based products
catagen
what is the middle stage of hair growth when the hair becomes known as club hair, and is detaching
chromophore
what is colored cells or target that will absorb the LASERS thermal energy
pediculosis capitis
what is head lice
galvanic current
what causes chemical changes, using negative and positive poles
eumelanin
what is dark brown to black in color
bromhidrosis
what is foul smelling perspiration, under arms/ feet
primary lesion
what are characterized by flat, nonpalpable changes in skin color o\r elevations
verruca
what are warts, infectious/ contagious
vasoconstricting
what are capillaries that have been constricted to reduce blood flow
petrissage
what is a kneading, lifting, squeezing massage movement
violet ray
what is also known as high frequency, utilizing alternating/ or sinusoidal current to create a heat effect
lanugo
what is hair on a fetus
LASERs
what is a medical device, light amplification stimulation emission of radiation
methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus
what is highly resistant to antibiotics, MRSA
inverter
what changes DC to AC
tyrosinase
what is the enzyme that stimulates melanocytes to produce melanin
milia
what is an epidermal cyst, common in dry skin, pearl like
nevus
what is a birthmark
wheal
what are itchy swollen lesions from a blow, bite, allergic reactions
35 degree
what is the degree you will use a lancet to extract
tapotement
what is also known as percussion, tapping, slapping movements
vacuum machine
what is also known as a suction machine, will help remove impurities and stimulate circulation
gum rosin
what is an additive in soft wax
balneotherapy
what is a body treatment using mud, fango, Dead Sea salt, seaweed, or peat baths
chelating soaps
what breaks down residue of scrubs, salts, and masks; known as chelating detergents
iontophoresis
what is infusion water soluble products
TEWL
what is transepidermal water loss, caused by evaporation on the skins surface
pruritus
what is persistent itching
impetigo
what is contagious, caused by staph or strep bacteria, occurs in children, crusty/ blisters
sebaceous hyperplasia
10 mins
what is the time that extractions should never exceed
vibration
what is a rapid shaking movement that the esthetician uses their body/ shoulders to create movement
iontophoresis
what is infusing water soluble products into the skin
carnauba
what is a hard wax that helps modify melting point and gives strength to the wax
phenol
what is also known as carbolic acid