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What are Germs?

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Microorganisms that cover almost every surface, including the skin of the human body.

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What is the difference between pathogenic and non-pathogenic bacteria?

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Pathogenic is disease causing while non-pathogenic is non disease causing.

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The 3 basic types of bacteria and their shape

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Bacilli-rod Cocci-round Spirilla- spiral

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1. Antiseptic

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weaker form of disinfectant

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2. Disinfectant

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chemicals that kill a majority of pathogenic microorganisms

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3. Sterilization

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process of killing ALL microorganisms

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What piece of equipment is the only way to truly sterilize utensils using steam, heat, and pressure?

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Autoclave

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What implements or materials cannot be used in an autoclave?

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glass

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Two disinfectants used in esthetics

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1. Sodium Hydrochloride(household bleach) 2. Formaldehyde

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What is the ratio you can dilute household bleach for a disinfectant?

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1:10 with water

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4 disposable materials that prevent cross- contamination

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1. cotton swabs 2. paper towels 3.Disposable staptulas 4. Gloves

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Cleaning and disinfecting process:

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Metal tweezers- clean with soap Suction attachments- use 70% alcohol then soak for 20 min in a disinfectant Extractors- clean with soap and water then spray with cavaside Galvanic rollers- spray with alcohol

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OSHA

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Occupational Safety and Health Administration

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MSDS( Material Safety Data Sheets)

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includes how to safely clean up after an accidental spill

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3 diseases a client may have that would contraindicate in-office treatments?

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pink eye, impetigo, herpes

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CDC

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Center for Disease Control

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OPIM

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Other Potential Infections Material

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Universal and Standard Precautions

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Treat all body fluids as they were/are contagious

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3 types of blood borne diseases

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HIV, Hepatitis, Syphilis

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Why must an esthetician wear gloves?

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Estheticians must wear gloves to perform in-office treatments in order to protect them from microorganisms

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Impetigo

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Skin infected caused by bacteria. Usually the cause is staphylococcal(staph) but sometimes streptococcus(strep).

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Symptoms of Impetigo

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Small blisters that expand and rupture within 24 hrs. Yellow fluid that drains and forms a honey colored crust

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Acne

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Genetically inherited disease-excess oil secreted by trhe sebaceous glands. Cells that clog the pores, trapping oil in the follicle

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What causes adult acne?

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Primary catalyst a chronic stress, high level of stress throws adrenal glands in over drive. Setting the stage for acne in 30s and 40s

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Common factors that trigger acne

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Stress Overactive Sebaceous Glands Dead Skin cell accummulation Bacteria and Inflammation Comedogenic ingredients

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Acne Vulgaris

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Common acne- inflammatory condition of the sebaceous glands of the skin.

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Acne Vulgaris

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Consits of red, elevated areas on the skin that may develop into pustules and even futher into cyst that can cause scarring

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Retention Hyperkeratosis

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Skin condition that produces more dead skin cells than is normal, skin cells are not being shed properly. These dead cells sick to the surface of the skin and inside the follicles, mixing with excess oil and creating a comedo

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Microcomedo

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first stage of comedo formation; a comedoso small that it can be seen only with a microscope

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Ostium

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the opening of a follicle

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Non-inflammatory

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the impaction is neither red nor inflammed

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Open Comedones

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non inflammatory acne lesions usually called blackheads

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Closed Comedones

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non inflammatory acne lesions usually called whiteheads

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Anaerobic Bacteria

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Bacteria that does not need oxygen to grow or survive

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Non-Inflammatory Acne

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Blackheads, Whiteheads

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What is microcomedo made up of?

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Dead buildup, bacteria and fatty acids from sebum

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What is pustule and what is it made up of?

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A clump of white blood cells that have formed and risen to the surface of the skin

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What is a papule?

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A raised area of the skin that is generally smaller than 1 centimeter

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What is the difference between a papule and a nodule?

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A nodule is a raised lesion that is larger and deeper in the skin than a papule

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What is a cyst

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Deep infection caused by a deep massive invasion of white blood cells

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Grade 1 Acne

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mildest acne that's often just a minor pimple that appear occasionally in small numbers and small bumps that can disapper without being treated

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Grade 2 Acne

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moderate acne- blackheads and milia can break out in the greater numbers.

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Grade 3 Acne

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considered severe and is often grade 2 left untreated and madeto worsen by squeezing the pimples and maintaining the oily dirty face that attracted those bacteria at the onset

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Grade 4 Acne

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most serious- the condition is medically referred to as nodulocystic, or cystic acne where the skin displays numerous pustules, papules, pustules with large cysts

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Cellulitis

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infection of the skin that may affect any part of the body. Usually appears on the lower legs or face

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Cellulitis Symptoms/Signs

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Area of skin redness or swelling that gets larger, tight glossy look to the skin, pain or tenderness, skin rash that happens suddenly and grows quickly,signs of infection include: fever, chills, and muscle aches

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Folliculitis

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Inflammation of the hair follicle due to an infection

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Herpes Simplex

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A viral infection of the skin

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Herpes Zoster

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Shingles is a painful, blistering skin rash due to the varicella-zoster virus, the virus that causes chickenpox

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Warts

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Warts are growths on your skin caused by an infection with human papilloma virus, or HPV

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Molluscum Contagiosum

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viral skin infection that causes raised, pearl-like papules or nodules on the skin

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Tinea Versicolor

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common, benign,superficial cutaneous fungal infection usually characterized by hypopigmented or hyperpigmented macules and patches on the chest and the back

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Tinea Corporis

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name of a group of diseases caused by a fungus- ringworm, athlete's foot and jock itch

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Skin Tags

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common, acquired, benign skin growths that look like a small piece of soft, hanging skin.

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Seborrheic Keratosis

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raised growths on the skin. Means greasy and keratosis means thickening of the skin

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Cherry Angioma

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Fairly common skin growths that vary in size. Can occur almost anywhere on the body but usually develop on the trunk

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Keratosis Pilaris

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skin condition in which white bumps appear on the upper arms, thighs, and cheeks

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Eczema

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several different types of skin swelling. Also called Dermatitis. Red, Swollen and itchy skin

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Dermatitis

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(eczema) is inflammation of the upper layers of the skin, causing itching, blisters, redness, swelling, and often oozing, scabbing, and scaling

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Contact Dermatitis

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inflammation of the skin caused by direct contact with an irritating or allergy-causing substance (irrant or allergen)

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Seborrheic Dermatits

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common, inflammatory skin condition that causes flaky, white to yellowish scales to form an oily areas such as the scalpor inside of the ear

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Psoriasis

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occurs when skin cells grow too quickly.Faulty signals in the immune system cause new skin cells to form in days rather than weeks.--Patches of thick, scaly skin that may be white, silvery or red

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Vitiligo

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loss of cells that give color to the skin(melanocytes) results in smooth, white patches in the midst of normally pigemented skin

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Cell Membrane

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gives the cell structure and shape- posses a function known as selective permeability

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Cytoplasm

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allows other structures to move around inside the cell

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Selective Permeability

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cell membrane can let certain substances "in" the body for example food, water and oxygen. It can also let "out" certain substances such as carbon dioxude and waste materials

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Skeletal Tissue

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makes up the bones of the body

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Nerve Tissue

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type of tissue that the cells control the brain and nerves

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Adispose Tissue

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Technical name for fat

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Endothelial Tissue

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Inner tissues

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Epithelial Tissue

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outer tissue

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Epidermis

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this tissue is the primary concern for the esthetician

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4 Ways to Penetrate the Skin

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Follicle Wall, Sebaceous Glands, Intercellular, Transcelluar

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4 Factors that can influence Skin Penetration

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Thickeness of the stratum corneum, large buildup of dead skin cells, excessively oily skin, temperature of the skin

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Hormone

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special chemicals that are manufactured or secreted by glands within the body

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Formication

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itching tingly feeling of the skin experienced by some woman during menopause

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Hyperthyroidism

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too much thryroid hormone

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Hypothyroidism

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not enough thyroid hormone

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Lack of Estrogen can cause:

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increase sensitivity of the skin, dehydration, possible hyperpigmentation, fluctuation in blood flow

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Immune System

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bodys mechanism for fighting disease

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Acquired Immunity

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the term for immunity to a certain disease built by antibodies the body produces when you get sick

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Natural Immunity

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ther term for immunity to a certain disease you have had from birth as a result of your mother's blood and your parent's genes

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Interleodion

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the immune system commicates with each cell and releases hormones

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Carcinogenic

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cancer causing

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3 substances that can contribute to the slowing of the immune functoin:

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improper diet, excessive alcohol intake, lacking exercise

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Vaccines

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Artificial way of tricking the immune system into making anitbodies

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Antibiotics

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Drugs that are made from extracts of living organisms that simply kill bacteria

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Acid Mantle

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layer of lipids and sweat secretions that help kill bacteria

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Langerhans Cells

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Guard Cells that Constantly Patrol the Epidermis

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Sun exposure

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worst enemy of the langerhans cells

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Herpes

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most frequently autoimmunity diease you will encounter as an esthetician

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Tests that detect HIV

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elisa, western blot test

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Window Phase

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period of time between exposure and the time anitbodies are made

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Ratio of HIV

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1 in 250 people

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4 procedures an esthetician performs where they may come in contact with infected body fluid

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extractions, microderm, mani/pedi, waxing

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Shingles

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Herpes zoster

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AIDS

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autoimmune deficiency syndrome

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Exfoliant

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agents that remove dead skin cells

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Benefits of exfoliation

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stimulates cell renewal, better product absorption, improves fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin texture, removes flakey patches, helps during extractions, clear congestion, improves hyperpigmentation and color

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Contridications to Hydroxy Acid Treatments

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open lesions/skin cancers, cold sores/herpes, windburn, sunburn, active rosacea, pregnancy

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Considerations with use of Hydroxy Acid

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base of formula, percentage, pH

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Mechanical/Manual Exfoliation

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physical bumping of the skin

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Chemical Exfoliation

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dissolving dead skin cells

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Mechanical Exfoliation

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Gommage, granular scrubs, microderm, luffa

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Best candidates for chemical peels

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Hyperpigmentation, aging, acne

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Common Complications with chemical peels

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Injury, which can cause hyperpigmentation, cold sore reactivating

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Jessners Peel

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14% Salicylic, 14% Lactic, 14% resorcinol

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Superficial Peeling

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effects the epidermis (stratum corneum)

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Medium Peeling

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removes the entire epidermis

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Deep Peeling

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effects the epidermis- papillary layer

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Eczema

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inflammatory disease of the skin that is painful and causing itching

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Psoriasis

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scaly red patched on the scalp, lower back and chest

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Ichthyosis

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skin is dry and scaly like a fish; build up of keratinous cells

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Sebhorrheic Dermatitis

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a form of eczema that primarily affects oily areas of the face

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Actinic Keratosis

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sun damage; pre cancerous( can become squamous cell carcinoma). Sharp, rough and prickly

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Skincare

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what the esthetician specializes in

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Why do estheticians need to understand basic chemistry?

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to better communicate with clients about better skincare and cosmetics

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Element

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a chemical in its simplest form

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matter

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anything that takes up space and has substance

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Atom

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Smallest measurable unit of an element

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covalent bond

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bond between atoms sharing electrons

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compound

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two or more elements joined together to produce an entirely different substance

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mixture

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two different elements or compounds that are mixed together

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solution

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mixture of different chemicals evenly dispersed through the mixture

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pH

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a reciprocal measurement of hydrogen's in a substance

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Emollients

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ingredients that lubricate skin and give cosmetics a soft smooth feeling

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Biologically Inert Ingredients

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ingredients that do not react to normal chemical reactions within the skin; making it unlikely to produce allergic or irritant reactions

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Preservatives

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chemical agents that inhibit the growth of microorganisms in cosmetics

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Anti-oxidants

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chemicals added to products to prevent oxidation

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Chelating Agent

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improves the efficiency of preservatives by breaking down the cell wall

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Buffering

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reduce strength

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gellant

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gives a product a gel like consistency

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distillation

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process of purifying water

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microencapsulation

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process of using barrier and intercellular compatible materials like lipids to better penetrate ingredients

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vehicle

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substance that allows ingredients to be delivered in the body

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active ingredient

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chemical within the drug that causes physiological changes

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emulsion cleansers

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cleansing milks made mostly of water for sensitive and dry skin

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Hummetiant

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ingredient that attracts water

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Occlusive

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heavy large molecule that sits on the top of the skin and prevents moisture loss

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Alipidic

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Lack of lipids (lack of fat/oil)

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Toner use

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bring pH level back, neutralize skin, clean debris

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Food and Drug Administration

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federal agency that regulates the cosmetic industry

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food and drug act of 1938-DRUG

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articles other than food intendedto affect the structure of any function of the body

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food and drug act of 1938-COSMETIC

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articles intended to be rubbed, poured or sprinkled to the human body for cleansing, beautifying or promotion attractiveness

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Comeceutical

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product designed for appearance improvement and has positive physiological effects

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Hypoallergenic Cosmetics

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generally manufactured without the use of certain ingredients that are known to frequently cause allergic reactions

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Anhydrous

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products are treatments that do not contain water

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Mechanical exfoliation

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uses methods of physical contact to literally scrape or bump cells off the skin

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Examples of Mechanical Exfoliation

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granular scrubs, brush machine, luffa

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Removing Surface Cells impove or help the skin

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improves product penetration, helps clear away dead skin cells and debris from the pore openings; making extractions easier, remove uneven buildup

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Conditions you would not use brushing machine, microderm, or any harsh chemical peels

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couperose skin, fragile, thin skin, patients taking Accutane

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Granular scrubs- how long should you scrub the face

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1-2 min

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How often should i client have enzyme treatments?

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every 2 weeks

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Basic Esthetician

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30% concentration (or below) or 3.0 pH of exfoliation products

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Master Esthetician

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50% concentration (or below) or 1.0 pH of exfoliation products

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Alpha Hydroxy Acid

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it works by dissolving surface lipids that hold the cells of the corneum together

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Melanin Suppressants

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hydroquinone, kojic acid, mulberry

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Superficial peeling

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deepest type of chemical peeling performed by a esthetician

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Frosting

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a white appearence of the skin that appears after applying a strong exfoliation peeling substance

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Reactios to a Chemical Peel

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Severe itching, swelling, severe redness

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Lower pH Level

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a lower pH will make a peel more active

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Microderm Machines

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Most modern machines are closed systems that do not allow particulate emission

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Microderm Affects which layers

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stratum corneum, stratum granulosum

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Aluminum Oxide

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type of crystals that can be used for microderm- benefits: less irritation, stable, hard, inert

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Results of Microderm

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refreshed appearance, reduction of t-zone oiliness, temporary pore reduction, tighter skin

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Retin A and AHA prepare for microderm

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helps break down the stratum corneum which allows fora better result

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Pinpoint bleeding in microderm

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the layer of the skin that has been affected is the papillary dermis

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Pressure in microderm

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medium pressure should be used when holding the hand piece against the skin

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Thickness of Skin

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what the number of passes are based upon

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Fitzpatrick Skin Typing

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widely used skin typing classification applied today to predict scarring and pigmentary problems from various treatments

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Aging Classification Systems

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Glogau, Rubin

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The most important indicator in the treatment room of skin type?

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Evaluating skin response to UV light

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Inflammatory Phase

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blood and tissue cells secrete substances to create inflammation

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Proliferative Phase

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scab and scar tissue build to protect and induce healing

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Remodeling Phase

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scar tissue formed during healing

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Laceration

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type of wound is unclean with jagged edges and can be of varying depths

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Contused

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wound that is a bruise

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Scars result in:

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Injury, diseases, medical procedures, aging, malnutrition, infection, picking

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Helping the post operative patient

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provide proper skin care, emotional support, health edu, controlling and medicating erythema

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Cosmetic Surgery

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surgical procedures used for cosmetic purposes only ex: eye lift, face lift, forehead lifts, liposuction, collagen injections

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Body Cosmetic Surgery

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Body sculpting Ex: breast implants, liposuction

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Reconstructive Surgery

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procedures used for accidental injuries orother physcial deformities ex: skin cancer removal, nose job

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General Plastic Surgeons

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perform all types of reconstructive and cosmetic surgery

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Ophthalmic Surgeon

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Treats eye diseases and performs eye related surgeries

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Dermatological surgeon

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Dermatologist who perform plastic and cosmetic surgery

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Rhytidectomy

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facelift

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Sutures

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stiches

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Vitamin K

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clotting of blood

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Blepharoplasty

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eyelift

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Rhinoplasty

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nose job

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Dermabrasion

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resurfacing technique

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Lasers for Skin Resurfacing

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Erbium, CO2, Carbon Dioxide

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Pre- care for laser treatments consists of:

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AHA exfoliant, melanin suppressant, Retin A

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Lesion

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any mark on the skin that is not normal

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Vesicle

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blisters

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athrophy

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wasting away

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hypertrophy

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thickening of the tissue

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nevus

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mole

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lentigines

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freckles

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dermatitis

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inflammation of the skin

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urticaria

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hives due to allergies

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skin tags

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very small threadlike growing

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xanthomas

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fatty pockets found on eyelids

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Tinea Pedis

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athlete's foot

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Skin Concerns found in a medical environment

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Allergies, rosacea, acne, psoriasis, cancer

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Scientific Method

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development of an idea based on available information

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Control Group

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an experiment that does not change behavior

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Statistics

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measurement of mathematical changed in the experiment

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Cidesco

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for an esthetician, highest earned title in the world

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hippocratic oath

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pledge that physicians make in order to become licensed

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Risk management

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avoiding malpractice through avoiding potential risk

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SOAP

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Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan

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HIPPA

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Health, Insurance, Portability, Accountability, Act

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Waxing Hair Removal

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when a wax soultion is applied to the skin as it bounds with the hairs. A cloth is then pressed into the solution and then pulled sharply back against the direction of the hair growth.

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Anagen

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(phase of hair growth) - growth phase

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Catagen

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(hair growth phase)- transition or shrieveling phase

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Telogen

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(Hair growh phase)- resting phase-the old hair falls out and the growth phase begins again

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hair removal methods

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shaving, abrasives, tweezing, chemical depilatories, electrolysis, hard wax, cold wax, soft wax, laser

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Hot Wax

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works well onto small patches of strong coarse hair, the wax gets a better grip of the hair than warm wax, it does not leave a sticky residue like warm wax, it is good for removing shorter hairs, possibly more suited for sensitive skin, less reddening on the skin following the wax

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Warm Wax

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quicker than hot wax, larger areas can be waxed at once, suitable for most hair types, hair re-growth is finer

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Sugaring

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water solube, clean to work with, uses only natural ingredients, it grips the coarse facial hair leaving the fine hairs, it can be used at very low temps, sticks to hair not skin, less stick to work without waxing

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Signs of Infection

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Pain, Swelling,redness, gever, throbbing, pus

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healthy nails

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smooth,pinkish, translucent

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onyx

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nail

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keratin

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protein nails are made of

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nail growth

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0.1 mm-3mm per month

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protection

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main function of the nail

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Bed epithelium

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thin layer of tissue- this is how the nail plate and nail bed are attached

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lunula

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crescent-shaped whitish area of the bed of a fingernail or toenail

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mold

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a fungus caused when moisture seeps between an artifical nail and the free edge of the nail

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tinea manis

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ringworm of the hands

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tinea pedis

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ringworm of the feet

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Onychorcryptosis

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ingrown nail

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Leukonchia

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white spots appearing on the nail

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onychrorrhexis

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split or brittle nail

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pterygium

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cuticle that splits around the nail

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Causes of Leukonchia

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injury, nutrition deficiency, hereditary

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Massage

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any sort of mechanically or manual manipulation of soft tissue

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Effleurage

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gentle, but firm stroking and sliding over the body

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Friction

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deeper faster effleurage, increases blood circulation

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petrissage

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more aggressive kneading

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tapotement

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gentle tapping movements

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vibration

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activates nerve and muscle tissue

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Benefits of massage

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stress relief, relaxes and refreshes muscles, improves detox, keeps skin healthy, increases metabolic function, pain management, prevent cramp or strained muscles, reduces tension, headaches

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Contraindication

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anything that prevents you from doing a treatment

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Contraindications for massage

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systemic disease, clients undergoing chemo, vascular problems, pregnancy, daibetic, swelling, infection, lumps, bumps, any unstable health condition

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Stances in massage

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horse, archer

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Posture

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important when doing a massage

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core/center of the body

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movement should come from this part of the body

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prone

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client is laying face down

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supine

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client is face up

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algae

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aids in firmness and skin renewal

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chlorophyta

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softening, antibacterial and anti inflammatory

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cyanophyta

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rich in vitamins, stimulates metabolic rate

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phaeophyta

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blood and metabolic stimulation

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rhodophyta

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contains highly balancing emollient algae

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spot treatments on the body

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back, cellulite, hand, arm, foot

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modestry issues

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prevents most americans from getting body treatments

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swedish massage movements

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generally used in body massage

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Friction

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massage movements is usuallyused to stimulate cellulite areas

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Aromatherapy

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a popular treatment, therapeutic use of plants for beauty and health purposes

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Hydrotherapy

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Scientific use of water as a treatment of injuries, diseases, or mental well being

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layering

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mixing and matching treatments

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Seaweed and Mud

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used in a body treatment for stimulating and detoxifying

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P.Acne

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Scientific name for acne vulgaris

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Anaerobix bacteria

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bacteria that does n ot need oxygen to grow or survive

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Pustule

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a clump of white blood cells that have formed and risen to the surface of the skin

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papule

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a raised area on the skin that is generally smaller than 1 centimeter

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Acne Excoriee

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a condition in which a person picks at their acne lesions

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comedogenicity

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tendency of topical substances to cause the development of comedones

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Acne Cosmetica

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acne caused by cosmetics

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Extractoin

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removal of dead skin cells

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Softening the skin

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steam does to enhance discrustation

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Closed comedones

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found on the cheeks, jaw line, and chin

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Milia

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snall deposits of sebum

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aesthikos

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greek word for "perceptible of the senses"

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effects of Smoking on the skin

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causes free radicals, depletion of Vit. C in the body, decreases circulation, makes skin sallow, and causes extrinsic aging around the mouth

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Sensory nerves

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nerves that allow you to feel pain, heat and cold, pressure and touch

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Motor Nerves

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nerves repsonsible for movement such as smiling facial expressions

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Hypopigmentation Examples

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Vitiligo and albinism

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Hyperpigmentation Examples

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Melasma, and Chloasma

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Layers of the epidermis

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Stratum Corneum Stratum Lucidum Stratum Granulosum Stratum Spinosum Basal Layer or Stratum Germinitavim

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Layers of the Dermis

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Papillary layer Reticular Dermis Subcutaneous

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Warm colors

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bright, attention getting reds, orange, pink, yellow, coral, brown

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Cool Colors

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relaxing and calm- blue, green, violet, grey

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Highlighting

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uses light color to enhance features making it appear larger

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Contouring

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Uses dark color to minimize or hide feature, illusion that the feature is corrected

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Sensitive

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mostly thin, small pores, pink to red in color. Flushes easily, can be uncomfortable/painful when touched

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Sensitized

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temporarily sensitive due tosomething causing irritation, by environment or applied. Such as windburn, sunburn,or chemicals

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Basal Cell Carcinoma

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most common form of skin cancer, orginateds in the basal layer. Pearl like fleshy bumps on the face, flesh or pink in color- painless

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Squamous Cell Carcinoma

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2nd most deady, caused by Cumulative sun exposure. Raised, crusty, warty looking. appears as ulcers or nodular bumps may bleed easily

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Melanoma

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most seriously and deadliest skin cancer. Moles that are dark in color

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UVA RAYS

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Aging, longer more intense ray, penetrates the reticular dermis

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UVB RAY

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burning ray, less intense, penetrate to the basal layer

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UVC RAY

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cancer causing short ray, penetrates to the stratum corneum

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Atom

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smallest possible unit of an element

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proton

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particles that make up the nucleus of an atom, positive charge

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neutron

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particles that make up the nucleus of an atom- no charge

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electron

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negative charges of electricity that resolve around the nucleus of an atom

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Mineral makeup

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inert, acts as a sunscreen, camouglages imperfections, light and all purpose, skin friendly

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Asian

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most sensitive, hyperpigmentation easily with use of aggressive substance, age slowly

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Black

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get keloids easily, hyperpigmentation easily, can be sensitive, age slowly

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Virus

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tiny particle that must live on a host cell.Capable of infesting almost all plants and animals,including bacteria

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Papain

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papaya=derivative of enzyme

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Bromelain

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pineapple-derivative of enzyme

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Pancreatin

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Bovine (pig or cow) derivative of enzyme

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AHA

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chemical exfoliant that works from the inside out. Glycoloic, lactic, malic, and tartaric acids -- best for aging, dry/dehydrated, wrinkle and hyperpigmentation

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BHA

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chemical exfoliant htta works from the outside in. salisylic and citric acid- best for acne, rosacea, telangectasia

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Lymph

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Constantly bathes the various tissues of the body.removes the waste/toxins in the body

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Face Shapes

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Oval, round, square, rectangle, triangle, inverted triangle,heart, diamond

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apply Soft Wax

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very thin like glaze, spreadin the direction ofhair growth at a 45 degree angle toward you, better for large areas

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apply hard wax

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applied thicker, should have lip to pullm spread in the directionof hair growth, sets in seconds, good for smaller arears

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Salicylic Benefits

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antibacterial, antiseptic, ant-inflammatory, keratolytic, kills p.acne

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anagen

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growing

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catagen

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falling out

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talogen

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resting

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primary colors

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red yellow blue

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secondary colors

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orange green violet

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complimentary colors

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colors that are opposite one another on the color wheel

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Macule

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freckle smaller than 1 cm

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Patch

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freckle larger than 1 cm

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vesicles

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blisters

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Bullae

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very large vesicles (blister)

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pustule

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flat surface raised above the skin

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papules

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cherry angioma raised red bump, easily felt

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plaque

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raised lesion with a flat surface

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nodule

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soild bump 1 centimeter can be felt

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tumor

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very large nodule

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wheal

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hive histamines are released in the body

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scale

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flaky skin cell

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cyst

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pocket full of infection under the skin

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Keloids

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raised scar

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excoriation scar

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caused by scraped or scratches

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ulcer

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dep erosion or depression

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erosion

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despressed scar

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fissure

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crack in skin

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crust

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dried body serum (pus or blood)

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Lightening Ingredients

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hydroquinone

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Brightening Ingredients

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bearberry extract, licorice extract, azeliac acid, kojic acid,mulberry extractg, asafetida, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, ascorbyl glucosamine, arbutin

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Anhydrous products

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oil serums, petoleum based products, lip balms, silicone serums

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intrinsic aging

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aging due to things we cant control, hereditary, genetic factors

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extrinsic aging

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controllable factors that contribute to the aging of skin, ex- sun exposure

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Ingredients that attract water to the skin

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hyluronic acid, humectants

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lymphocytes

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white blood cells formed in the lymphatic tissue thru out the body

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lymphocytes

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in normal adults they makeup 22-28% of the total number of Leukocytes in the circulating blood

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Skin

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the largest organ of the body

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Collagen

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protein that makes up 70% of the weight of the skin

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Collagen

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gives skin its strength and found in the reticular dermis

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keratosis

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build up of cells

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parietal

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forms side and top of cranium

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occipital

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forms lower back of cranium

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frontal

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form the forehead

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temporal

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forms the side of head by ear

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sphenoid

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connects all bones

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zygomatic arch

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cheek bones

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manidible

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lower jawbone

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maxilla

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upper jawbone

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ethmoid

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bone between eye sockets

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lacriminal

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forms eye sockets

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bones in the face

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14

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bones in the head

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8

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Loupe

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same as magnifying glass

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Vitamin C

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Ascrobic Acid, helps to protect the body from many forms of oxidation

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Vitamin E

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Tocopherol, serves as an antioxidant to the body

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Vitamin D

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Sunshine Vitamin, Skin synthesis' Vit D From Cholesterol when exposed to sunlight

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Vitamin K

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Aids in the coagulation of blood

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pH

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potential hydrogen

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Urinary System

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secrets waste and water control

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Nervous System

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basis of consciousness and creativity

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Digestive System

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breaks down food and secretes waste

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endocrine system

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regulates hormone producing glands

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respiratory system

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breathing, provides oxygen to the blood

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skeletal system

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bones, structures, protect organs

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muscular system

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movement

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immune system

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bodys defense

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reproductive system

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reproduction and continuation of species

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circulatory system

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heart, pumps blood

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Corrugator Supercili

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known as the botox place, stops the forehead from scowling

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Ostia

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pore opening

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Covalent bonds

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the sharing of electrons between two atoms

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ionic bonds

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bond between two ions that have opposite charges

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electricity

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energy

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OHM

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measure of how much a material resists a flowing current

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AMP

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measure of the amount of current flowing into a circuit

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circuit

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the path a current takes as it moves thru a system

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conductor

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an element that will easily pass and electrical current or flow of negatively charged electrons

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Galvanic

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creates a chemical reaction that acts to emulsify or liquefy sebum- 2 reactions disincrustation and iontophoresis

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Dr. Lucas

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a sprayer that sprays a cool, fine mist, food for sensitive skin and hydration for all skin types

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Accutane

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rx name-isotretinoi, oral acne medication used for severe cases of acne

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Pilosebaceous Unit

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the structure in which the hair growsthat are commonly knownas "pores", the hair follicle

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Sebaceous gland

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oil gland

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sudiferous gland

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sweat gland

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Sun Fungus

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tinea versicolor- yeast infection that affects the ability of the skin to produce melanin

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10 pints

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how many pints of bloodare in the human body

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lymphatic system

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consits of lymphb flowing thru the lymphatic spaces, cleansing wastes and toxins out of the body

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functions of the skin

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temperature regulator, sensory, healing, immunity, protection

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distillation

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main method of extracting essential oils. Egyptians were the first to use this

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