1. Acrochordon ANS >>> Small, benign outgrowth of epidermal and dermal tissue
that looks like a flap; skin tag. Can be removed using high-frequency or radio-
frequency treatments
2. Pathogenic ANS >>> disease causing
3. Oxidation ANS >>> loss of electrons
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, 4. Elastosis ANS >>> loss of elasticity in the skin; breakdown of elastic tissue
5. Melasma ANS >>> The "mask of pregnancy," a patchy tan-to-dark brown
discoloration of the face.
6. Anagen ANS >>> The period of active hair growth; not recommended to apply
lash exten- sions to lashes in this phase
7. Cata ANS >>> breakdown, downward
8. Iontophoresis ANS >>> Process of infusing water-soluble products into the skin
with the use of electric current, such as the use of the positive and negative poles
of a galvanic machine. Used in microcurrent devices for product penetration
9. Catagen ANS >>> the brief transition period between the growth and resting
phases of a hair follicle
10. Telogen ANS >>> (resting phase) the final phase in the hair cycle that lasts until
the fully grown hair is shed.
11. Cataphoresis ANS >>> Process of fusing an acidic (positive) product into deeper
tissues using galvanic current from the positive pole toward the negative pole.
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, 12. Cushing's disease ANS >>> Hormonal disease in which too much
cortisone is pro- duced, resulting in the thinning and bruising of the skin
13. Galvanic ANS >>> Low-level direct current used in facial treatments; produces
an elec- trochemical effect
14. Estrogen ANS >>> Hormone responsible for collagen production
15. Why should the technician wear personal protective equipment while per-
forming microdermabrasion? ANS >>> To avoid cross-infection and exposure to
clinical waste
16. Phytotherapy ANS >>> The use of plants and their properties for therapeutic
purposes
17. Electrodessication ANS >>> surgically drying out and destroying tissue though
the use of high-frequency electric current (also known as fulguration)
18. Non-ablative (i.e. IPL and LED) ANS >>> which type of light treatment
penetrates the epidermis, usually without affecting it, to treat the papillary dermis
below?
19. 50% ANS >>> Maximum percentage of AHAs that can be used by an esthetician
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, 20. Azulene ANS >>> Derived from the chamomile plant and characterized by its
deep blue color; has anti-inflammatory and soothing properties. Good for sensitive
skin
21. Clay ANS >>> Used in body muds to draw out impurities
22. Auricular nodes ANS >>> Lymph nodes near the ear
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that looks like a flap; skin tag. Can be removed using high-frequency or radio-
frequency treatments
2. Pathogenic ANS >>> disease causing
3. Oxidation ANS >>> loss of electrons
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, 4. Elastosis ANS >>> loss of elasticity in the skin; breakdown of elastic tissue
5. Melasma ANS >>> The "mask of pregnancy," a patchy tan-to-dark brown
discoloration of the face.
6. Anagen ANS >>> The period of active hair growth; not recommended to apply
lash exten- sions to lashes in this phase
7. Cata ANS >>> breakdown, downward
8. Iontophoresis ANS >>> Process of infusing water-soluble products into the skin
with the use of electric current, such as the use of the positive and negative poles
of a galvanic machine. Used in microcurrent devices for product penetration
9. Catagen ANS >>> the brief transition period between the growth and resting
phases of a hair follicle
10. Telogen ANS >>> (resting phase) the final phase in the hair cycle that lasts until
the fully grown hair is shed.
11. Cataphoresis ANS >>> Process of fusing an acidic (positive) product into deeper
tissues using galvanic current from the positive pole toward the negative pole.
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, 12. Cushing's disease ANS >>> Hormonal disease in which too much
cortisone is pro- duced, resulting in the thinning and bruising of the skin
13. Galvanic ANS >>> Low-level direct current used in facial treatments; produces
an elec- trochemical effect
14. Estrogen ANS >>> Hormone responsible for collagen production
15. Why should the technician wear personal protective equipment while per-
forming microdermabrasion? ANS >>> To avoid cross-infection and exposure to
clinical waste
16. Phytotherapy ANS >>> The use of plants and their properties for therapeutic
purposes
17. Electrodessication ANS >>> surgically drying out and destroying tissue though
the use of high-frequency electric current (also known as fulguration)
18. Non-ablative (i.e. IPL and LED) ANS >>> which type of light treatment
penetrates the epidermis, usually without affecting it, to treat the papillary dermis
below?
19. 50% ANS >>> Maximum percentage of AHAs that can be used by an esthetician
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, 20. Azulene ANS >>> Derived from the chamomile plant and characterized by its
deep blue color; has anti-inflammatory and soothing properties. Good for sensitive
skin
21. Clay ANS >>> Used in body muds to draw out impurities
22. Auricular nodes ANS >>> Lymph nodes near the ear
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