Midterm

Question 1

Layers of the skin

Answer 1

Epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous later

Question 2

Structure of the hair

Answer 2

Arector pili muscle, sebaceous gland, hair follicle, hair root, hair Padilla, dermal blood vessel

Question 3

Follicular canal

Answer 3

Is lined with epidermal tissue. These epidermal cells produce the follicle & hair matrix.

Question 4

Hair root

Answer 4

Anchors hair to skin cells. Part of the hair that lies within the follicle at its base, where the hair grows

Question 5

Hair bulb

Answer 5

Swelling at the base of the follicle that provides the hair with nourishment

Question 6

Hair papilla

Answer 6

Cone shaped elevations at the base of the follicle that fit into the hair bulb. Filled with tissue that contains the blood vessels& cells necessary for hair growth & follicle nourishment

Question 7

Hair shaft

Answer 7

Portion of the hair that exgend or projects beyond the skin.

Question 8

Sebaceous gland

Answer 8

Secretes the waxy substance called sebum, which lubricates the skin and hair

Question 9

Arrestor pili muscle

Answer 9

Small, involuntary muscles in the base of the hair follicle that cause goose flesh when appendage contracts sometimes called goosebumps &papllae

Question 10

Types of hair

Answer 10

Lanugo-soft downy hair
Vellum hair- short fine undigested downy hair that appears on the body
Terminal hair-longer, coarse hair found on the head, brows, lashes, genitals, arms and legs

Question 11

Hair growth cycle

Answer 11

Anagrn-catagen-telogen

Question 12

Factors that affect hair growth cycle

Answer 12

Age, genetics, hormones, persons health, prescription drugs

Question 13

Anagen phase

Answer 13

New hair is produced, new cells form hair and root and sheaths older hair out,

Question 14

Cartagena phase

Answer 14

Transition phase, mitosis ceases & hair detaches itself from dermal Padilla. Follicle degenerates & collapses hair loses its inner roots sheath and becomes dryer

Question 15

Telogen phase

Answer 15

Final or resting stage, club hair moves up the follicle & is ready to shed

Question 16

Hypertricosis

Answer 16

An excessive growth of terminal hair in areas of the body that normally grow only vellum hair such as lower back, eyelids, abdomen

Question 17

Medications that cause hypertricosis

Answer 17

Closed, cortisone, Dilantin, loestrin, Rogaine, proglycem, provera

Question 18

Hirsutism

Answer 18

Excessive body hair in men & women on parts of the body where hair is normally absent or minimal such as chin, chest , face or body.

Question 19

Medications causing hirsutism

Answer 19

Anabolic, brevicon, ciclosporin, resasis, danazol, prednisone, Provera, Premarin,tqgamet,tqmoxin

Question 20

Acromegoly

Answer 20

Over production of growth hormone

Question 21

Cushing syndrome

Answer 21

Caused by a pituitary tumor leading to excessive production of hormone

Question 22

Adrenogenital syndrome

Answer 22

A malfunction of the adrenal cortex that causes an overproduction of androgens

Question 23

Polycystic ovarian syndrome

Answer 23

Presents with hirsutism, irregular menses, ovarian cysts & obesity

Question 24

Acharya their syndrome

Answer 24

A combination of Cushing & adrenogenitl syndromes

Question 25

Safety & sanitation guidelines

Answer 25

1. Read instructions 2. Do not wax the eyelids, nipples, or inside nose or ears 3.patch test 4.necer reuse wax or re-dip 5.discard anything that can't be sanitize 6.client consultation 7.clean and disinfect

Question 26

Contraindications

Answer 26

Varicose veins, moles or warts, cuts, abrasions, open sores, active herpes, acne, cysts, boil, skin disorders & diseases, sunburn, inflammation, rashes, bruising, scar tissues, skin tags, thin fragile skin, lack of sensation

Question 27

Contraindications for health conditions

Answer 27

Diabetes, poor circulation, chemotherapy/radiation, high blood pressure, low pain threshold, lupus

Question 28

Medication contraindications

Answer 28

Accutane, antibiotics, cortisone, retin a/Renova, ahas, Bhaskar, chemical peels

Question 29

Post wax instructions

Answer 29

Avoid sun exposure & tanning beds Exfoliation Creams with fragrance or other irriating ingredients Excessive heat

Question 30

How long should hair be to wax?

Answer 30

1/4 inches 10-14 days post shavjng

Question 31

How to Apply and removing wax

Answer 31

Apply with hair growth Remove against hair growth

Question 32

Wax equipment

Answer 32

Waxing table Stool Rolling cart Covered containers Covered holding tray & disinfection solution Assortment of towels & liners

Question 33

Wax treatment essentials

Answer 33

Wax heater Tweezers Scissors Metal spatula

Question 34

Single use items

Answer 34

Bikini bottoms Cotton rounds Facial tissue Gauze Treatment table paper roll Wax strips Headband/clips Paper drapes Paper towel Wooden wax applicators Gloves

Question 35

Consumables

Answer 35

Hand soap Wx Teatree oil With hazel Desensitization spray Cleansers Antiseptic lotion Baby power

Question 36

Post care items

Answer 36

Petroleum jelly Wax removing lotion Eyebrow pencils Brushes Calming products Baking soda Sharpener

Question 37

Hygiene & infection control

Answer 37

Keep disposables covered Clean tongs to remove items Gloves Disinfect multiuser items No double dipping

Question 38

Clean up

Answer 38

Throw away disposables Clean & disinfect Change linens Change wax heater collar Place tools in disinfectant Use wax removal solutions