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Chapter 17 - Standard Esthetics

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Name the 3 phases of hair growth.   anagen(growing), cartagen(intermediate phase), telogen(shedding)  
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The scientific study of hair is?   trichology  
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Name the parts of the hair structure   follicle, arrector pilli muscle, bulb  
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The hair follicle is made up of ________ cells.   epidermal  
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The lower part of the hair root is the what?   bulb  
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The average face contains how many follicles per square inch?   3200  
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Lanugo means the hair that grows on a fetus before birth, it is sometimes also used to describe what type of hair?   fine downy hair  
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What legnth of time does hair grow before it reaches the surface of the skin?   4-13 weeks  
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normal pregnancy, vitamin deficiency, certain diseases, particular drugs, and emotial shock or stress   hirsutism  
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Name the excessive hair growth on the face, arms and legs, present especially in women.   hirsutism  
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Name the excessive hair where hair does not normally grow.   hypertrichosis  
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Excessive hair growth on a female face or body may be attributed to _____ _____.   hormonal imbalances  
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Menopause may cause excess facial hair often called the _____ _____.   menopause mustache  
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What is considered the only true permanent method of hair removal?   electrolysis  
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How does the galavanic method of electrolysis work?   decomposes the papilla, the source of nourishment for the hair, by transforming saline inside the follicle wall, allowing for easy hair removal  
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What method of hair removal uses electrical current?   galvanic electrolysis  
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When is laser hair removal most effective?   during the anagen(growth) stage  
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A caustic alkali preparation used for temporarily removing superfluous hair by dissolving it at the skin level.   depilatory  
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A term for infected follicles or ingrown hairs.   barbae folliculitis  
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Razor bumps or ingrown hairs without pus or infection.   pseudofolliculitits  
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Removes hairs from the follicles, i.e. waxing or tweezing.   epilation  
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The first state of hair growth   anagen stage  
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Located in the hair follicle; when it contracts, the hair standds straight up, causing goose bumps   arrector pili muscle  
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The second transition state of hair growth   catagen stage  
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In the stage of hair growth, the hair shaft grows upward and detaches itself from the bulb   catagen  
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Stage of hair growth during which hair is produced.   anagen  
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Removal of hair by means of an electric current that destroys the hair root   electrolysis  
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The swelling at the base of the follicle that provides the hair with movement   bulb  
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It is a thick, club-shaped structure that forms the lower part of the hair root.   bulb  
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The tubular shield that surrounds the hair shaft   follicle  
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The "pore" where hair grows   follicle  
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Cone-shaped elevations at the base of the follicle that fits into the bulb   papillae  
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These are filled with tissue that contains the blood vessels and cells necessary for hair growth and follicle nourishment   papillae  
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The part of the hair that lies within the follicle at its base, where hair grows   root  
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The portion of the hair that extends or projects beyond the skin   hair shaft  
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The portion of the hair that consists of the outer layer (cuticle), inner layer (medulla), and middle layer (cortex).   shaft  
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A photoepilation hair-reduction method using flashes of light and different wavelenths   intense pulse light (IPL)  
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An intense pulse of elctromagnetic radiation   intense pulse light (IPL)  
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The hair on a fetus   lanugo  
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Soft and downy hair covering most of the body   lanugo  
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A photoepilation hair reduction treatment in which a laser beam is pulsed on the skin using one wavelength at a time, imparing hair growth.   photoepilation  
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An ancient methond of hair removal, dating back to the Egyptions.   sugaring  
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Sugar, lemon juice, and wter that is heated to form syrup, molded into a ball and pressed onto the skin, and then quickly stripped away   sugaring  
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Final hair growth-stage   telogen  
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The resting stage of hair growth   telogen  
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A heat effect used for permanent hair removal   thermolysis  
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The scientific sturdy of hair and its diseases   trichology  
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Very fine, soft, downy hair covering most of the body   vellus hair  
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Unit that contains bothe the sebaceous appendage and the hair shaft.   Pilosebaceous follicle  
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How much hair one has is predetermined by ___.   genetics  
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Where on the body does hair NOT grow?   the palms of the hands, soles of the feet, the lips and the eyelids  
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Most clients want hair removed from which areas of the body?   eyebrows, upper lip, cheeks, chin, underarms, bikini line, and legs.  
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Highly vascular, coarse hair on various areas of the body during adult years.   terminal hair  
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Also called "club hair"   telogen  
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Method of hair removal that combines both termalysis and galvanic electrolysis as a means of permanent hair removal   Blend (AC/DC)  
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Destroys the hair by coagulating the jpapilla through heat.   Electrocoagualtion or thermolysis  
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Method of hair removal that relies on radio waves   electronic tweezers  
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When should a hair growth inhibitor be applied?   after waxing  
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How long should hair be for effective removal by waxing?   1/4 to 1/2 inch  
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How thick should hard wax be when applied?   about thick as a nickel with a thicker end for pulling  
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What is the primary method of hair removal used by estheticians?   waxing  
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Wax that is gentle enough for the face area, yet strong enough to remove coarse hairs.   hard wax  
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Strip wax with a low melting point   soft wax  
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Facial waxing should not be performed on clients who have these contraindications:   recent chemical peels, microdermabrasion, injectables (Botox), cosmetic or reconstructive surgery, rosacea/sensitive skin, sunburn, fever blisters/cold sores, pustules, papules, taking retin A, hydroquinone, cortisone meds, Accutane, blood thinnign meds  
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Tweezers should be thoroughly cleaned and placed into this type of sanitizer.   wet sanitizer  
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What type of disinfectant should be used for cleaning instruments?   hospital-strength  
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This type of wax has a high incidence of allergic reaction.   beeswax  
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