Disorders & Diseases
chronic inflammatory skin disorder of the sebaceous glands
acne
technique using one or both hands positioned to avoid client injury, keeping your hands steady and the client safe
bracing
break down stubborn films and remove the residue of products such as scrubs, salts, masks
chelating soaps
substances that speed up chemical reactions
catalysts
also known as a legal document and part of every consultation
consent form
also known as a boil, a subcutaneous abscess filled with pus; caused by bacteria in the glands or hair follicles
furuncle
refers to makeup colors that are darker shades used to define cheekbones and make features appear smaller
contouring
showing no symptoms or signs of infection
asymptomatic
prevents excessive current from passing through a circuit
fuse
method of increasing contacts and building relationships to further one's career
networking
persistent itching
pruritus
any color in the purest form
hue
disease causing microorganisms carried in the body by blood or body fluids, such as HIV
bloodborne pathogens
completes an electric current and carries the current safely away
grounding
also known as percussion, a percussive stroke in which fingertips strike the skin in a rapid succession or fast tapping movements
tapotement
also known as a wart; hypertrophy of the papillae and epidermis caused by a virus, infectious and contagious
verruca
nonshiny, dull
matte
capable of destroying molds and fungi
fungicidal
use of electric currents to treat the skin
electrotherapy
correct professional and anatomical term for underarm
axilla
also known as razor bumps, resembles folliculitis without the pus or infection
pseudofollicultis
refers to skin that has a yellowish hue
sallow
capable of destroying viruses
virucidal
apparatus that changes direct current to alternating current
inverter
treatment of physical ailments using therapeutic water baths
balneotherapy