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- 1. A document used to record medical history, allergies, and treatment goals.
- 4. A substance with a pH above 7 that can soften and swell hair.
- 5. Opposite colors on the color wheel that neutralize each other.
- 7. Sweat glands responsible for regulating body temperature.
- 8. A logarithmic scale ranging from 0–14 that measures acidity and alkalinity.
- 9. The transitional phase between growth and resting stages of hair.
- 11. Standards of conduct including confidentiality, honesty, and proper boundaries in practice.
- 12. The positive electrode used in galvanic facial treatments.
- 15. Protein fibers that provide strength and structure to the skin.
- 18. Loss of skin color due to decreased melanin production.
- 19. A mixture of two immiscible substances stabilized by an emulsifier (like oil and water).
- 22. The outermost layer of the epidermis composed of dead, keratinized cells.
- 25. The upper layer of the dermis that contains capillaries and nerve endings.
- 30. Disease-causing microorganisms carried in human blood, such as Hepatitis B.
- 31. A chronic vascular disorder characterized by persistent redness and dilated capillaries.
- 33. The resting phase of the hair cycle.
- 36. Visible dilated capillaries near the skin’s surface.
- 39. Cells in the dermis responsible for producing collagen and elastin fibers.
- 41. A chemical product approved by the Environmental Protection Agency for use against specific pathogens in salons.
- 43. An autoimmune disorder characterized by red patches covered with silvery scales.
- 44. An ingredient that attracts moisture to the skin, such as glycerin.
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- 2. A circular chart used to determine complementary and contrasting colors in makeup application.
- 3. Safety guidelines that require treating all human blood and bodily fluids as infectious.
- 6. A condition that requires avoiding or modifying a treatment, such as active herpes simplex.
- 10. The removal of dead skin cells to improve skin texture and appearance.
- 13. A machine that produces an alternating current to stimulate circulation and kill bacteria
- 14. The skin layer containing collagen, elastin, nerves, and blood vessels.
- 16. A device that uses steam under pressure at 250°F (121°C) to sterilize implements.
- 17. The presence of harmful microorganisms on tools, surfaces, or skin.
- 20. The negative electrode used in galvanic treatments.
- 21. The active growth phase of the hair cycle.
- 23. Darkened patches of skin caused by trauma to the skin
- 24. Oil glands connected to hair follicles that secrete sebum.
- 26. A type of wax that hardens and is removed without strips.
- 27. An ingredient that allows oil and water to mix and aids in cleansing; Surface Active Agents
- 28. The process that destroys all microbial life, including spores, typically achieved in an autoclave.
- 29. The single most effective method for preventing the spread of infection in the treatment room.
- 32. The cell responsible for producing melanin pigment in the basal layer.
- 34. A constant, direct current used for desincrustation and iontophoresis.
- 35. The process that eliminates most pathogenic organisms, but not necessarily spores.
- 37. A sunscreen that protects against both UVA and UVB radiation.
- 38. Small keratin-filled cysts that appear as white bumps under the skin.
- 40. The tiny muscle attached to the hair follicle that causes “goosebumps.”
- 42. Protein fibers that allow the skin to stretch and return to its original shape.