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TGHA-CosmoThe Study of Skin
The Study of Skin
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Cosmetology
Professional
04/25/2012

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Term
Permanent hair removal requires_______.
Definition
electricity
Term
The most popular method of permanent hair removal is _______.
Definition
thermolysis
Term
Most corrective makeup and contouring are done to achieve the illusion of a/an ____ face.
Definition
heart shaped
Term
A/an _____ face has a narrow forehead and a wide jaw-line.
Definition
pear shaped
Term
______ is another term for color.
Definition
hue
Term
______is the term referring to excessive hair growth.
Definition
Hypertrichosis
Term
A/an ________ is a person with advanced training in the study of electrolysis.
Definition
electrologist
Term
The hair removal method most commonly used on unwanted hair covering a large area of the body is _____.
Definition
Shaving
Term
________ is sometimes called the multiple needle process.
Definition
Galvanic electrolysis
Term
A/an _______ face is characterized by a narrow forehead and jaw areas with predominant width in the cheekbone area.
Definition
Diamond
Term
______ colors seem to advance, making features or areas appear larger or more prominent.
Definition
Lighter
Term
Proper preparation for a makeup procedure should include ____.
Definition
Disinfecting the facial service area, arranging products, checking equipment
Term
Eye tabbing involves ______.
Definition
applying individual lashes
Term
Semi-permanent individual eyelashes are made of _____.
Definition
synthetic fibers
Term
To minimize wide-set eyes and make them appear closer, it is best to ____.
Definition
extend the eyebrow line to the inside corner of the eye
Term
In corrective makeup makeup, a lighter shade is used to _____.
Definition
emphasize a facial area
Term
Semi-permanent indiviual eyelashes last for a period of ____.
Definition
6-8 weeks.
Term
A client with a heart-shaped face can be identified by a ____.
Definition
narrow jawline
Term
Most chemical depilatories ____.
Definition
have an alkaline pH.
Term
_______ is a light or heavy kneading, rolling and squeezing of the muscles.
Definition
petrissage
Term
A facial massage can _______.
Definition
increase blood circulation to the skin, stimulate glandular activity, improve the texture of the skin
Term
Areas of the skin where pustules are present _______.
Definition
should not be massaged
Term
______ have many different benefits, which include hydration, tightening of the pores and reduction of excess oil.
Definition
facial masks
Term
Siccative masks are usually recommended for ____.
Definition
oily and acne-prone skin.
Term
_____ assist in cleaning the skin and return normal-to-dry skin to a normal pH.
Definition
toners or fresheners
Term
Cleaning lotion removes _____.
Definition
impurities from the skin.
Term
If a client has a skin disease, the cosmetologists should ____.
Definition
refer the client to a physician
Term
Tapotement is a _____ massage movement.
Definition
tapping
Term
When a facial a facial is given, eye pads should be applied before using ____.
Definition
a magnifying lamp
Term
After the massage cream has been removed, the face should be sponged with a/an _____.
Definition
toner
Term
If a client suffers from high blood pressure, has suffered a stroke or has had a heart attack, massage therapy ____.
Definition
should be avoided.
Term
Cell division takes place in the _____.
Definition
stratum germinativum
Term
In the ____ layer, the cells become more regularly shaped and look like tiny granules.
Definition
stratum granulosum
Term
The dermis is made up of ____ tissue.
Definition
connective
Term
Sweat contains lactic acid and _____, which is why sweat is acidic.
Definition
uric acid
Term
The _____ keep/s the skin smooth.
Definition
acid mantle
Term
The _____ is composed of a adipose tissue and loose connective tissue.
Definition
subcutaneous layer
Term
____ tans the skin to help protect it from the burning rays of the sun.
Definition
Melanin
Term
Cosmetologists may be susceptible to ____, which is an allergic reaction to certain cosmetics or chemicals.
Definition
dermatitis venenata
Term
____ is the term used to identify conditions that are frequent and habitual.
Definition
chronic
Term
Hives are an example of _____.
Definition
wheals
Term
_______ are the dried remains of oozing sore.
Definition
crusts
Term
This stain in the skin is caused by the dilation of the small blood vessels in the skin.
Definition
naevus
Term
The __________is composed of adipose tissue and loose connective tissue.
Definition
subcutaneous layer
Term
_____________tans the skin to help protect it from the burning rays of the sun.
Definition
melanin
Term
Cosmetologists may be susceptible to__________, which is an allergic reaction to certain cosmetics or chemicals.
Definition
dermatitis venenata
Term
_____________is the term used to identify conditions that are frequent and habitual.
Definition
chronic
Term
Hives are an example of_________________.
Definition
wheals
Term
____________are the dried remains of an oozing sore.
Definition
crusts
Term
This stain in the skin is caused by a dilation of the small blood vessels in the skin
Definition
naevus
Term
____________is caused by excessive secretion of the sebaceous glands.
Definition
seborreah
Term
The skin and its layers make up the ____________system of the body.
Definition
integumentary
Term
______________is the study of the cause of disease.
Definition
etiology
Term
A/an ____________is a forecasting of the most probable cause of a disease.
Definition
prognosis
Term
The lowermost layer of the epidermis is the_______________.
Definition
stratum germinativum
Term
The stratum germinativum is also known as the___________layer.
Definition
stratum basale
Term
The basal cell layer is_____________thick.
Definition
one cell
Term
Keratinized protein cells_________________.
Definition
continually shed
Term
In the ____________layer the cells become irregularly shaped and have a spiny appearance.
Definition
stratum spinosum
Term
The ______________is often referred to as the"true skin".
Definition
dermis
Term
Masses of sebum trapped in the hair follicle are called______________.
Definition
comendones
Term
Milia is caused by________________.
Definition
the accumulation of hardened sebum beneath the skin
Term
______________is/are localized infections of hair follicles.
Definition
furuncles
Term
Asteatosis is a condition of_______________.
Definition
dry scaly skin
Term
Psoriasis is____________________.
Definition
round dry patches of skin with silvery scales
Term
The integumentary system is made up of________.
Definition
the skin and all its layers
Term
Dermatology is the study of____________________.
Definition
skin and its structure, function, diseases and treatment
Term
________________is the study of the cause of disease.
Definition
etiology
Term
_____is the technical name for the study of disease.
Definition
pathology
Term
An esthetician specializes in__________________.
Definition
skin care
Term
One of the basic functions of the skin is to help regulate _____________
Definition
the body's temperature
Term
Sensory nerve fibers in the skin react to_____________.
Definition
cold temperatures
Term
Skin elasticity is due to the presence of semifluid substances found in the_______________.
Definition
dermis
Term
Itching is an example of a/an____________________.
Definition
subjective symptom
Term
The sudoriferous glands function to do all of the following except___________________.
Definition
producing oil
Term
The papillary canal secretes _____________onto the surface of the skin.
Definition
sebum
Term
Nerves for the skin are found in the___________.
Definition
subcutaneous layer
Term
Which of the following is true of dark skin?
Definition
It has more melanin
Term
Skin cancer that begins as a________is called melanotic sarcoma
Definition
a mole
Term
Which of the following is not true of verruca?
Definition
It is a thickening of the epidermis
Term
Boils appear in the dermis and epidermis and are caused by__________.
Definition
an acute staphylococcal infection
Term
The two main divisions of the skin are the________
Definition
dermis and epidermis
Term
The dermis is also known as the corium, cutis, derma, or_______________.
Definition
true skin
Term
Oil is distributed on the surface by way of the ____________________.
Definition
papillary canal
Term
The sudoriferous glands excrete__________________.
Definition
perspiration
Term
Pimples are an example of a/an_________________.
Definition
objective symptom
Term
Another name for steatoma is_____________________.
Definition
a sebaceous cyst
Term
Excessive perspiration is called____________________.
Definition
hiperhidrosis
Term
Over a long period of time, continued pressure and friction of the skin will cause an area to become_________________.
Definition
callused
Term
The excretion of perspiration from the skin is controlled by the________________.
Definition
nervous system
Term
A disease lasting a long time is described as________________.
Definition
chronic
Term
A disease that spreads by personal contact is known as a/an____________disease.
Definition
contagious
Term
Patches of dry, white scales on the scalp or skin may indicate the presence of_________________.
Definition
psoriasis
Term
A chronic inflammatory congestion of the cheeks and nose characterized by redness and dilation of the blood vessels is______________.
Definition
rosacea
Term
The thinnest skin on the human body is ________________.
Definition
on the eyelids
Term
The thickest skin on the body is______________________.
Definition
on the palms of the hands and the soles of the feet.
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