Infection Control
what does EPA stand for?
Environmental protection agency
What type of lesions are in the early stages of development or change?
primary
List the four skin types: ________________
Oily, Normal, Combination and Dry
Name the 5 layers of the epidermis
Stratum corneum
Stratum lucidum
stratum Granulosum
Stratum Spinosum
Stratum Germinativum (basal layer)
The use of electrical devices for therapeutic purposes/benefits is called _______
electrotherapy
_________ destroys ALL microbial life
Sterilization
What grade of acne is cystic?
grade 4
Dry skin has follicles that are _______
small to barely visible
What is a characteristic of healthy skin?
slightly acidic
List 4 contraindications to a facial with electrical device treatment
pregnancy, broken/open skin, metal implants, facial piercings, epilepsy, pacemakers, active infections, cancer, (diabetes, heart disease & autoimmune disorders require doctors note)
disease-causing microorganisms that are carried in the body by blood or body fluids, such as hepatitis or HIV are called _____________
bloodborne pathogens
What are pink or flesh-colored color precancerous lesions that feel sharp or rough and are a result of sun damage?
Actinic Keratosis
Telangiectasia is a condition that is characterized by:_ _____
broken capillaries
What is water loss caused by evaporation on the skins surface?
TEWL- transepidermal water loss
what type of light does a woods lamp use?
filtered black light
What does QUATS stand for?
and what is the contact time for submersion of implements?
Quaternary Ammonium Compounds
10 minutes
Seborrhea is: __________
What is generally considered the most challenging Fitzpatrick type to treat?
Fitzpatrick skin type 4
What part of the skin has sensory nerve fibers?
the fingertips
what machine is used to create chemical desincrustation and iontophoresis?
_________ is any methods used to eliminate or reduce the transmission of infectious organisms from one individual to another
Infection control
What is a small, flat colored spot on the skin?
What is the technical term for a whitehead?
closed comedones
SHAPES - list!!
Sensation, Heat regulation, absorption, excretion, secretion.
How should the electrodes in a galvanic machine be handled?
The client holds one electrode that is covered in cotton, and the esthetician holds the other that is not covered in cotton.