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Pivot Point Chapter 15 Skin Care

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What is the technical name for the study of skin, including its structure, functions, diseases and treatments
Dermatology
The outer protective layer of the skin is called
Epidermis
Where does mitosis (cell division) or replacement of the skin take place
Stratum Germinativum
Which of the following layers of the skin does not contain any blood vessels
Epidermis
The stratum germinativum and what other layer of the skin contain melanin
Stratum spinosum
On the human body, the thickest skin is located on the
Palms and soles
The deterioration of collagen and elastin fibers during the aging process causes
Wrinkles
Sudoriferous glands, sebaceous glands, sensory nerve endings, blood vessels, arrector pili muscles and a major portion of each hair follicle are found in the
Dermis
The stratum corneum is composed of
Keratin cells
What is a major function of the sudoriferous gland
Help to regulate body temperature
The sebaceous gland produces
Sebum (oil)
What is the function of sebum
Mix with sweat to form the acid mantle
The excretion of sweat from the skin is controlled by the
Nervous system
What is one function of the acid mantle
Prevent skin from drying and chapping
Nerve bundles in the subcutaneous tissue branch into the stratum granulosum layer and respond to
Pain
Which layer of the skin acts a a protective cushion to protect the bones and gives the body its contour and shape
Subcutaneous layer
What tans the skin to help protect it from harmful ultraviolet rays from the sun
Melanin
The most common skin type is
Combination
An allergic reaction to cosmetics or chemicals that cosmetologists may be susceptible to is called
Dermatitis venenata
What is the technical term for the study of diseases
Pathology
How should a cosmetologist react if the client has a skin disease
Refer client to a physician
The term used to identify conditions that are brief and sever is
Acute
Herpes simplex is the technical term for
Fever blisters
An example of a subjective symptom would be
Itching
Vesicles can be produced by which of the following conditions
Poison ivy
A secondary lesion appearing as round, dry patches of skin covered with rough, silvery scales is called
Psoriasis
What may happen to the skin if an area is subject to pressure or friction
It may become callused
Which of the following skin lesions often occurs when skin loses its flexibility due to exposure to wind, cold, water, and cracks in the skin appear
Fissure
Verruca is a name given to a variety of
Warts
What is the technical name for liver spots
Chloasma
What is another name for a stain on the skin caused by the dilation of the small blood vessels in the skin, also known as a birthmark
Naevus
What is the technical term for a decrease in activity of melanocytes
Leukoderma
Melanotic sarcoma is a skin cancer that begins with
A mole
Where does a steatoma most often appear
On the scalp, neck and back
What is the disorder called that is an over-production of perspiration caused by excessive heat or general body weakness
Hyperhidrosis
What is the professional action to take when a client with rosacea requests a facial service
Proceed with the service with approval of the clients physician
Accumulations of hardened sebum beneath the skin are called whiteheads or
Milia
Acne can be found in two stages, acne simplex and
Acne vulgaris
What is a condition called that is characterized by dry, scaly skin with reduced production of sebum
Asteatosis
Which disorder is caused by excessive secretion of the sebaceous glands
Seborrhea
Effleurage is a massage movement that involves a
Light, gentle stroking or circular movement
Applying pressure to motor points will have which of the following effects
Soothe and stimulate nerves and muscles
The gentle massage movement that often begins and ends a massage treatment is
Effleurage
If a client suffers from high blood pressure or has suffered a stroke or heart attack, massage movements should
Be avoided since massage increases circulation
The massage manipulation that consists of light or heavy kneading and rolling of the muscles is called
Petrissage
Which massage movement deeply stimulates the muscles, nerves and skin glands
Petrissage
Which of the following massage manipulations is a circular or wringing movement usually carried out with the fingertips of palms of the hands
Friction
Areas of the skin that are diseased, broken, bruised or scraped
Should not be massaged
The massage movement that should NOT be used when the client needs soothing is
Tapotement
Some benefits of facial masks include, increase of blood circulation in treated areas, removal of surface dirt, softening of the skin and
Absorbing and removing unwanted surface oil
Which of the following is NOT generally a contraindication for skin care services
Low blood pressure
Which of the following descriptions identify where wax should NOT be applied
Over sunburn
Why is it not recommended to wax lanugo hair
Skin may lose its softness
Used wax should be disposed of after
Every client
How do chemical depilatories remove unwanted hair
By degrading the protein structure of the hair
Why will many clients have the opinion that shaved hair feels more coarse or thicker following removal
Due to the blunt effect of the razor
In what direction are eyebrow hairs tweezed
In the direction of hair growth
What hair removal method is available for clients who cannot tolerate hot was treatments
Cold wax treatments
Which temporary hair removal service is beneficial for removing hair from both large and small areas of the body
Waxing
In which direction do you pull removal strips during was treatments
In the opposite direction of hair growth
What should be applied to the skin folllowing the use of a wax depilatory
A soothing toner
Inserting a single needle into a hair follicle and using a high frequency/short-wave current describes a hair removal method called
Thermolysis
What colors seem to minimize or diminish the appearance of facial features
Darker colors
On what area of the face is a foundation tested for a color match
Jawline
Why would the cosmetologist apply a lighter shade when performing a corrective makeup procedure
To emphasize a facial area
Whether covering the entire face or if using a two-shade application, foundation must be blended to
Avoid a line of demarcation
One method to make wide-set eyes appear closer together is
Extend the brows past the inside corner of the eyes
Facial powders are designed to
Set other makeup products so they last longer
A colorless, translucent powder may be worn with any foundation shade since it is designed to
Allow the skin/foundation shade to show through
Semi-permanent individual lashes do not adhere to lower lashes for as long as top ones because of
The bodys natural oils
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