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HOSMERIT MILADY’S ESTHETICS FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND (VERIFIED ANSWERS)| A GRADE Why is UVB radiation also know as "burning rays"? - ANSWER-UVB wavelengths cause burning of the skin as well as cancer What is NOT an element of the skins acid mantle? - ANSWER-Blood What causes injured skin to restore itself to its normal thickness? - ANSWER-Hyperproduction of cells What are the items in the dermis that respond to touch, pain, cold, heat and pressure? - ANSWER- Sensory nerve endings What are most abundant in the fingertips, as opposed to other parts of the body? - ANSWER- Sensory nerve fibers What is the average internal temperature of the body in degrees Fahrenheit? - ANSWER-98.6 Why does the body perspire? - ANSWER-To protect us from overheating What are follicles? - ANSWER-Tubelike openings in the epidermis What is not a compound in the body from which free radicals take electrons? - ANSWER-Sebum What is Glycation? - ANSWER-The binding of a protein molecule to a glucose molecule What are hair papillae? - ANSWER-Cone shaped elevations at the base of the follicle Where in the body is hyaluronic acid found? - ANSWER-Skin What is hydrolipidic film? - ANSWER-Oil-water balance that protects the skins surface What is a fiber protein found in skin, hail and nails? - ANSWER-Keratin What is the acid mantle? - ANSWER-Protective layer of lipids and secretions on the skins surface Where in the body are the coiled structures known as apocrine glands found? - ANSWER- Underarm and genitals What is the result of the contraction of the arrector pili muscle? - ANSWER-Goose bumps What does the skins barrier function protect us from, in addition to irritation? - ANSWER- Intercellular water loss What are Ceramides? - ANSWER-Glycolipid materials What is collagen? - ANSWER-Fibrous tissue made from protein What are corneocytes? - ANSWER-Hardened keratinocytes What are membranes of ridges and grooves that attach to the epidermis? - ANSWER-Dermal papillae Where in the face does the chronic condition rosacea primarily appear? - ANSWER-Cheeks and nose What protects the surface of the skin? - ANSWER-Sebaceous glands What causes the body to produce its own vitamin D? - ANSWER-Exposure to the sun What is NOT one of the six primary functions of the skin? - ANSWER-Reflection What function does the enzyme tyrosinase perform? - ANSWER-Stimulates melanocytes and thus produces melanin What is the other type of melanin the body produces, besides eumelanin? - ANSWER- Pheomelanin How many times thicker than the epidermis is the dermis approximately? - ANSWER-25 When do free radicals produce more free radicals? - ANSWER-While causing oxidation reactions What causes skin cells' built-in antioxidants to lose their ability to protect cells? - ANSWER-Sun exposure What is true of sun exposure? - ANSWER-Of all factors, it has the greatest impact on how our skin ages What are keratinocytes? - ANSWER-Epidermal cells composed of keratin, lipids, and other proteins Where in the skin are lymph vessels located? - ANSWER-Dermis What protein determines hair, eye, and skin color? - ANSWER-Melanin What are melanocytes? - ANSWER-Cells that produce skin pigment granules in the basal layer What are melanosomes? - ANSWER-Pigment carrying granules that produce melanin What is true of the papillary layer of the skin? - ANSWER-It is the top layer of the dermis What is true of the reticular layer of the skin? - ANSWER-It is the deepest layer of the dermis What term is used to describe any mark, wound, or abnormality? - ANSWER-Lesion What is leukoderma? - ANSWER-Light patches caused by destroyed pigment producing cells What is the term for a flat spot of discoloration, such as a freckle? - ANSWER-Macule What is true of malignant melanoma? - ANSWER-It is the most serious form of skin cancer What condition is also known as melasma? - ANSWER-Hyperpigmentation What is an example of epidermal cysts? - ANSWER-Milia What is another name for the acute inflammatory disorder miliaria rubra? - ANSWER-Prickly heat What term refers to a pigmented nevus? - ANSWER-Mole What are nodules? - ANSWER-Small bumps caused by conditions such as scar tissue or infections What is another name for a nevus? - ANSWER-Birthmark What is a tubercle? - ANSWER-Abnormal rounded, solid lump larger than a papule What is tinea versicolor? - ANSWER-Yeast infection of the skin that inhibits melanin production What is the common name for the contagious infection tinea corporis? - ANSWER-Ringworm What is the generic term for a fungal infection? - ANSWER-Tinea What is the scientific term for couperose skin? - ANSWER-Telangiectasia What causes the skin to tan upon exposure to UV radiation? - ANSWER-Increase in pigmentation What is a steatoma? - ANSWER-Sebaceous cyst of subcutaneous tumor filled with sebum What is the term for a brown or wine-colored discoloration? - ANSWER-Stain What can be caused by exposure to extreme climates, extreme weight loss, and physiological disease? - ANSWER-Accelerated skin aging What should you do at the end of the service? - ANSWER-Book the clients next appointment Why should you apply products moderately? - ANSWER-Too much of a good thing can counteract benefits What aspect of services is affected by the considerations of efficiency and laundry costs? - ANSWER- Draping What skin type is associated with the treatment goal of stimulating sebum production? - ANSWER-Dry skin What type of enzyme peel should you use to exfoliate dry skin? - ANSWER-Gentle What is NOT a recommended treatment for dry skin? - ANSWER-Harsh exfoliation What is an example of sebaceous hyperplasia? - ANSWER-Benign lesions frequently seen in oilier areas of the face What term refers to an exfoliating cream that is rubbed off the skin? - ANSWER-Gommage What is grapeseed extract? - ANSWER-Powerful antioxidant with soothing properties What are hydrators? - ANSWER-Ingredients that attract water to the skins surface What are alpha Hydroxy acids? - ANSWER-Products that exfoliate by loosening bonds between dead cells What type of product does NOT sometimes include alcohol? - ANSWER-Paraffin mask What is acne? - ANSWER-Chronic inflammatory skin disorder of the sebaceous glands What is NOT true of benzoyl peroxide? - ANSWER-It is a type of alpha Hydroxy acid What is a good or drink that does NOT aggravate rosacea? - ANSWER-Milk What skin condition can be prevented by staying out of the sun and wearing protective clothing and sunscreen daily? - ANSWER-Hyperpigmentation What does it mean if a client says the extractions are painful? - ANSWER-Extraction method being used is probably too rough and forceful What is acne excorciee? - ANSWER-Disorder where clients purposely scrape off acne lesions What are actinic keratoses? - ANSWER-Punk or flesh colored precancerous lesions that result from sun damage What is albinism? - ANSWER-Medical condition defined by an absence of melanin pigment What is anhidrosis? - ANSWER-Deficiency in perspiration What is asteatosis? - ANSWER-Dry, scaly skin from sebum deficiency What is the term for excess inflammation from allergies and irritants? - ANSWER-Atopic dermatitis What is true of basal cell carcinoma - ANSWER-It is the least severe type of skin cancer What is the term for foul-smelling perspiration, usually in the armpits or on the feet? - ANSWER- Bromhidrosis What is a bulla? - ANSWER-Large blister containing watery fluid that is larger than a vesicle What is NOT among the environmental aggravators that clients with acne should avoid? - ANSWER- Water What procedure should you recommend that clients with acne add to their home care twice per week? - ANSWER-Clay mask What are finger cots? - ANSWER-Individual finger "gloves" used for extractions What will you be able to perform easily and efficiently once you understand the angle of the various follicles in the different locations on the skin? - ANSWER-Extractions What are considered vasoconstricting? - ANSWER-Cold towels What is NOT an area requiring approval from the FDA? - ANSWER-Cosmetic manufacturing What term refers to skin-freshening lotions with a low alcohol content? - ANSWER-Fresheners What is NOT among the purposes of functional ingredients in cosmetic products? - ANSWER- Making products affordable What is NOT true of glycerin? - ANSWER-It is a very weak water binder What is desincrustation? - ANSWER-Process used to soften oil and comedones in follicles What is folliculitis? - ANSWER-Inflammation of the hair follicles? What is a use for cool towels? - ANSWER-Calming sensitive skin What is hyperkeratosis? - ANSWER-Thickening of the skin caused by a mass of keratinized cells What is the term for overproduction of pigment? - ANSWER-Hyperpigmentation What is hypopigmentation? - ANSWER-Lack of pigment What is hypertrophy? - ANSWER-Abnormal growth What is impetigo? - ANSWER-Contagious bacterial infection marked by clusters of small blisters What is a thick scar resulting from excessive growth of fibrous tissue? - ANSWER-Keloid What is a keratoma? - ANSWER-Acquired, thickened patch of epidermis What is the common name for the very contagious infection conjunctivitis? - ANSWER-Pinkeye What is contact dermatitis? - ANSWER-An inflammation caused by contact with a substance or chemical What is crust an accumulation of? - ANSWER-Sebum and pus What is a closed, abnormally developed sac containing fluid, infection, or other matter above and below the skin? - ANSWER-Cyst What is dermatitis? - ANSWER-Any inflammatory condition of the skin What is true about the décolleté? - ANSWER-That is where you begin your massage procedure How many milliliters of product should you use o the facial area? - ANSWER-Five What is acupressure? - ANSWER-Oriental technique of applying pressure to specific body points What is chucking? - ANSWER-Grasping flesh in one hand while the other hand holds the limb What type of physician specializes in treating skin disorders and diseases? - ANSWER- Dermatologist What is a papule? - ANSWER-Small elevation of the skin that contains no fluid and may develop pus What are NOT examples of wheals? - ANSWER-Pustules What is vitiligo? - ANSWER-Pigmentation disease characterized by white patches What is a small blister or sac containing clear fluid? - ANSWER-Vesicle What is the common name for the hypertrophy of the papillae and epidermis known as verruca? - ANSWER-Wart What is another term for varicose veins? - ANSWER-Vascular lesions What is the term for vascular dilation of blood vessels? - ANSWER-Vasodilation What is the common name for urticaria, which is caused by an allergic reaction from the body's histamine production? - ANSWER-Hives What accompanies an ulcer in addition to a loss of skin depth? - ANSWER-Pus What is the term for an abnormal cell mass that results from excessive cell multiplication and varies in size, shape, and color? - ANSWER-Tumor What is eczema? - ANSWER-Inflammatory, painful itching disease of the skin What is edema? - ANSWER-Swelling caused by a fluid imbalance in cells What is erythema? - ANSWER-Redness caused by inflammation What is excoriation? - ANSWER-Skin sore or abrasion produced by scratching or scraping What is a fissure? - ANSWER-Crack in the skin that penetrates the dermis What is folliculitis? - ANSWER-Inflammation of the hair follicles What is true of herpes simplex 1? - ANSWER-It causes fever blisters and cold sores What is the common name for the painful viral infection herpes zoster? - ANSWER-Shingles What is hyperhidrosis? - ANSWER-Excessive perspiration What is a characteristic of seborrhea? - ANSWER-Oily skin What are intrinsic factors? - ANSWER-Factors related to our body's internal health What are extrinsic factors? - ANSWER-Health factors outside the body What is true of sun damage? - ANSWER-It is the main extrinsic cause of aging What does dehydrated skin lack? - ANSWER-Water What is NOT an indicator of dry skin? - ANSWER-Absorbs product slowly What is true of normal skin? - ANSWER-It has a good oil-water balance Where on the face of a client with normal skin are follicles smaller to medium? - ANSWER-On the edge of the T-zone by the nose What skin type is associated with the treatment goals of maintenance and preventative care? - ANSWER-Normal What skin type is associated with the treatment goals of using occlusive products to reduce transepidermal water loss? - ANSWER-Dry What is NOT one of the four skin types? - ANSWER-Sensitive What skin types require proper cleansing, exfoliating and hydrating? - ANSWER-All skin types What is a characteristic of dry skin? - ANSWER-Small follicles What type of skin needs extra care because it does not produce enough oil? - ANSWER-Dry What is a characteristic of dry skin? - ANSWER-Tight feeling, slightly rough What is another name for oily skin? - ANSWER-Lipidic skin What is a characteristic of oily skin? - ANSWER-Follicles that are visible or larger over most of the face What is oily skin prone to because pores get clogged with oil? - ANSWER-Blemishes What should you try to balance is all skin types? - ANSWER-Barrier function What type of skin ages more slowly than other types? - ANSWER-Oily skin What is a characteristic of sensitive skin? - ANSWER-Fragile, thin skin and redness What type of skin can be difficult to treat because of its low tolerance for products and stimulation? - ANSWER-Sensitive What type on the Fitzpatrick scale is a person with very fair skin, blonde or red hair, light colored eyes, and possibly freckles? - ANSWER-Type I What type on the Fitzpatrick scale is a person with Mediterranean Caucasian skin and dark brown hair? - ANSWER-Type IV What type on the Fitzpatrick scale is a person with fair skin, light eyes and light hair? - ANSWER-Type II What are botanicals made from? - ANSWER-Plants and herbs What is NOT among the components of lipids? - ANSWER-Botanicals What is NOT something from which healing agents are made? - ANSWER-Recycled plastics