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What is the unusual amount of hair in areas normally bearing downy hair?
Hirsuties or Hypertrichosis
What are the 2 categories of hair removal?
Permanent and Temporary
What are 2 contraindications for hair removal?
Exfoliating topical medications and Rosacea/Sensitive skin
What removes hair by using a laser beam pulsed on the skin?
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What is an intense pulsed light that destroys the growth cell in hair removal?
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What hair removal method uses a needle shaped electrode to deliver an electric current?
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What method of temporary hair removal is best for underarms?
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Which kind of epilator does not need a fabric strip?
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How long should hair be to use an epilator?
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What should be worn to prevent contact with bloodborne pathogens?
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What is this temporary hair removal method that uses a cotton string rolled along the skin?
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What kind of wax may cause an allergic reaction?
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What should be done to soften brows and open pores before tweezing?
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Where do we test the temperature of wax before waxing?
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What kind of applicator is used during hot wax?
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What direction should wax be applied?
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How many times may you dip a spatula into hot wax?
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What kind of strip is used with hot wax?
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In what direction do we pull the fabric strip in hot wax?
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What do we use to remove remaining wax residue?
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What is the substance, usually a caustic alkali preparation, used for the temporary removal of superfluous hair?
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What is the substance used to remove hair by pulling it out of the follicle?
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Condition pertaining to an excessive growth or cover of hair, especially in women?
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What do shaving, tweezing, depilatories, epilators, threading, and sugaring have in common?
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What do electrolysis, photoepilation, and laser hair removal have in common?
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Study Notes
Hair Removal Terms and Concepts
- Hirsuties, also known as Hypertrichosis, refers to an unusual abundance of hair in areas typically covered by fine, downy hair.
- Hair removal methods are categorized into two types: Permanent and Temporary.
Contraindications and Precautions
- Exfoliating topical medications and sensitive conditions such as Rosacea can prevent individuals from safely undergoing hair removal treatments.
- Gloves are essential for practitioners during hair removal to avoid contact with bloodborne pathogens.
Hair Removal Techniques
- Laser hair removal employs a laser beam to target and destroy hair growth cells.
- Photoepilation uses intense pulsed light to annihilate hair growth cells through a similar mechanism.
- Electrolysis is a precise hair removal method utilizing a needle-shaped electrode that delivers electric current directly into hair follicles.
Temporary Methods of Hair Removal
- Waxing is an effective temporary hair removal technique, especially suitable for underarm areas.
- Cold wax is a type of epilator that does not require a fabric strip for application.
- The ideal hair length for efficacious epilation is approximately 1/4 inch.
Waxing Procedure Details
- Testing the wax temperature is done on the inner wrist to ensure safety before application.
- Wooden spatulas are used to apply hot wax, ensuring hygiene and ease of use.
- Wax should be applied in the direction of hair growth for optimal results.
- A spatula can only be dipped into hot wax once to maintain cleanliness.
- Fabric strips are employed with hot wax, which are pulled against the direction of hair growth for effective removal.
- Wax remover is utilized to eliminate any remaining wax residue from the skin.
Chemical and Manual Methods
- Depilatories are caustic alkali substances used for the temporary removal of excessive hair by dissolving it at the skin surface.
- Epilators serve to remove hair by physically pulling it from follicles.
Conditions Related to Hair Growth
- Hirsutism describes a condition characterized by excessive hair growth, particularly in women.
- Temporary hair removal methods include shaving, tweezing, depilatories, epilators, threading, and sugaring.
- Permanent hair removal techniques encompass electrolysis, photoepilation, and laser hair removal.
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Description
This quiz explores various hair removal techniques and essential concepts related to the treatment. It includes definitions of hirsuties, methods of hair removal, and important precautions practitioners should be aware of. Test your knowledge on both permanent and temporary hair removal methods.
