ITEC Level 2 Diploma for Beauty Specialists Exam Study Guide.

ITEC Level 2 Diploma for Beauty Specialists Exam Study Guide. Medical oedema - answerMedical term for fluid retention Sinusitis - answerSinus Infection Hyper-keratosis - answerExcessive formation of Keratin Styes - answerInflamed swelling on the edge of an eyelid, caused by bacterial infection of the gland at the base of an eyelash. Neuralgia - answerConnective tissue which supports neurones; does not transmit nerve impulses thrombosis/thrombus - answerFormation of a blood clot inside a blood vessel. Obstructing circulation phlebitis - answerVein inflammation Thrombophlebitis - answerVein where a blood clot has formed hypertension - answerHigh blood pressure hypotension - answerLow blood pressure Bells Palsy - answerFacial Paralysis, caused by injury or infection of the facial nerve which becomes inflamed. rheumatism - answerAny type of chronic pain that effects joints, bones and cartilage Ankylosing spondylitis (Aka. Cervical spondylitis) - answerTerm for age-related wear and tear on the discs of the spine Facial Cleansing Lotion - answerCleanser good for dry-sensitive skin. Does not strip oils, helps seal in and add moisture Facial Cleansing Milks - answerOil in water emulsion. Oil in product attracts dirt oil and makeup on skin. Facial Foaming Cleansers - answercleanser that strips the skin of its natural oils. The most damaging on the skin Dermatosis papulosa nigra - answerAlso called flesh moles, brown or black hyper pigmentation resembling moles. Common on Black females. Pseudo folliculitis - answerRazor bumps Rosewater Toner - answerMildly astringent. Regular use of this toner can help prevent wrinkles (slowing down aging process), tighten pores and add a wonderful glow to the skin. Witchazel - answerReduces swelling, tightens pores. Great for psoriasis and eczema. Also treats insect bites, hemroids and poison ivy Orange Blossom Water - answerSuper gentle toner. Used in baby products in France. Stimulates healing, smoothest skin and reduces pore size. Scabies - answerSkin condition caused by a burrowing mite Atopic Dermatitis - answerAllergic inflammation, characterized by erythema, itching and various skin lesions. Many causes including plants, drugs, clothing, cosmetics and chemicals. Non-contagious. Atopic Eczema - answerFound all over the body mostly on the inside of the knees, elbow, joints, on the face, hands and scalp. Skin is extremely dry and itchy. Also has patches of scaly dry patches and sometimes bleeding. Non-contagious. Psoriasis - answerCondition in which skin cells build up and form scales and itchy dry patches Acne Vulgaris - answerSimply known as acne Bacterial infection - answerSingle celled microorganisms. Causes skin infection such as impetigo for acne Viral infection - answerCaused by micro-organisms smaller than bacteria. Does not respond to antibiotics. Reproduces inside human cells. Some examples are chickenpox, hepatitis and cold sores. Fungal infection - answerCaused by parasitic growth, which includes mounds, rusts, yeasts and mushrooms. Reproduces by spores. Examples are tinea and candida Ultraviolet Radiation (UV) - answerShort wave ultraviolet radiation can be used to sanitize small items such as brushes and electrodes. The item to be sanitized must be previously cleaned and free of debris. Items must be turned after roughly 20 minutes per side.