Sanitation
What is the Difference Between Pathogenic and Non-Pathogenic Bacteria?
Pathogenic is disease causing while non-pathogenic is non-disease causing.
List two examples or non-inflammatory acne
1. Blackheads
2. Whiteheads
What gives the cell structure and shape?
Cell membrane
These are Agents that remove dead skin cells
Exfoliants
What does the Esthetician Specialize in?
Skincare
Name at least one of the 3 basic types of bacteria and its shape.
1. Bacilli - Rod
2. Cocci - round
3.Spirilla - Spiral
What is the difference between a papule and a nodule?
A nodule is a raised lesion that is larger and deeper in the skin than a papule.
What type of tissue are the cells that control the brain and nerves called?
Nerve Tissue
What are two types of exfoliation?
1. Mechanical/manual - physical bumping of the skin.
2. Chemical - dissolving dead skin cells
What is an Element?
A chemical in its simplest form
Name the three tiers of the sterilization pyramid beginning with the LEAST clean:
1. Antiseptic (clean) - weaker form of disinfectant
2. Disinfectant - chemicals that kill a majority of pathogenic microorganisms
3. Sterilization - process of killing ALL microorganisms
What is "tinea"?
Fungus
Lack of estrogen can cause.. name at least 2
Increase sensitivity to the skin
Dehydration
Possible hyperpigmentation
Fluctuation in blood flow
Tell me at least 5 contraindications to professional hydroxy acid treatments?
1. open lesions
2. skin cancers
3.ACCUTANE
4. Cold Sores/herpes
5.Windburn
6.sunburn
7.Active Rosacea
8.Pregnancy
What is matter?
Anything that takes up space and has substance
What is the ratio that you can dilute household bleach for a disinfectant?
1:10 with water
What is Seborrheic Dermatitis?
A common, inflammatory skin condition that causes flaky, white, to yellowish scales to form on oily areas such as the scalp or inside the ear.
These are the drugs that are made from extracts of living organisms that simply kill bacteria
Antibiotics
What are three levels of peeling?
Superficial (stratum Corneum)
**Medium
**Deep
**only doctors can perform these peels
What is a covenant bond?
A bond between atoms sharing electrons
Can you use bleach to disinfect metal implements? why or why not?
NO! Hydrochloride is extremely corrosive to metals and will cause it to rust.
How does Vitiligo Develop?
It occurs when the cells that give your skin its color are destroyed. No one knows what destroys them. It is more common in people with autoimmune diseases, and it might run in families.
What is Selective Permeability
The cell membrane can let certain substances "in" the body for example food, water and oxygen. It can also let "out" certain substances such as carbon dioxide and waste materials.
What 3 skin conditions are the best candidates for chemical peels?
Hyperpigmentation
Aging
Acne
What are Anti-oxidants?
Chemicals added to products to prevent oxidation.