Questions and Answers
What does Onychia refer to?
Any infection of the nail & surrounding tissue
What is Croquignole?
Perm wave wrap technique where hair is wrapped from ends to scalp in overlapping concentric layers
Which layer of the hair shaft is melanin located?
Cortex
What is the technical term for the lower jaw bone?
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What does Depilatory do?
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What can be used as a pre-softener for resistant, gray hair prior to a color treatment?
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In massage, what is the name used for a 'kneading' manipulation?
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What portion of the nail anatomy may overlap & hide the lunula?
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What muscle raises the eyebrow & draws the scalp forward?
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Cold cream is a:
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What is the normal growth phase of hair called?
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What governmental agency regulates cosmetics in the US?
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What is a catalyst?
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What does Onychosis mean?
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What are Guanidine relaxers?
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What is the lowermost layer of the integumentary system?
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What is adipose or subcutis tissue?
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Study Notes
Nail and Skin Terminology
- Onychia: Refers to infections affecting the nail and surrounding tissue.
- Eponychium: Part of nail anatomy that may overlap the lunula, potentially hiding it.
- Onychosis: General term for deformity or disease related to the nails.
- Hypodermis: The lowest layer of the integumentary system, providing insulation and cushioning.
- Adipose or subcutis tissue: Fatty tissue beneath the skin that enhances body contour and smoothness.
Hair Structure and Treatment
- Cortex: The middle layer of the hair shaft where melanin is located, influencing hair color.
- Anagen: The normal growth phase of hair, important for understanding hair cycling.
- Guanidine relaxers: Type of hair relaxer that is milder for the scalp but harsher on the hair compared to sodium hydroxide.
- Hydrogen peroxide: Used as a pre-softener for resistant or gray hair before coloring treatments.
Hair Techniques and Products
- Croquignole: A perm wave wrapping technique where hair is rolled from ends towards the scalp in overlapping layers.
- Depilatory: A method, such as waxing or sugaring, that dissolves and removes hair at the skin level.
- Water-in-oil emulsion: Cold cream is classified as this type of emulsion, which has specific cosmetic properties.
Muscle Anatomy
- Frontalis: Muscle responsible for raising the eyebrow and drawing the scalp forward, contributing to facial expressions.
Regulatory and Chemical Knowledge
- Federal Food & Drug Administration (FDA): The U.S. governmental agency responsible for regulating cosmetic products.
- Catalyst: A substance that accelerates the rate of a chemical reaction, important in various chemical processes.
Massage Techniques
- Pretissage: The term used in massage for a "kneading" technique that promotes relaxation and muscle relief.
Bone Anatomy
- Mandible: The largest and strongest bone in the face, commonly referred to as the lower jaw.
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Test your knowledge on nail and skin terminology. This quiz covers essential terms related to nails, hair structure, and treatments. Understand the anatomy, growth phases, and various hair relaxing products while enhancing your vocabulary in dermatology.
