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Milady Chapter 22 - Hair Removal Exam
Study Guide.
Hirsuties - Answers✔aka hypertrichosis, refers to the growth of an unusual amount of hair on
parts of the body normally bearing only downy hair, such as the faces of women and the backs
of men.
Hirsutism - Answers✔Is an excessive growth or cover of hair, especially in women.
Electrolysis - Answers✔Is the removal of hair by means of an electric current that destroys the
growth cells of the hair.
Photoepilation - Answers✔aka Intense Pulsed Light(IPL), uses intense light to destroy the
growth of cells of the hair follicles. This treatment has minimal side effects, requires no needles
and minimizes the risk of infection.
Laser hair removal - Answers✔Another method for the rapid removal of unwanted hair. A laser
beam is pulsed on the skin, imparting hair growth. It is most effective when used on follicles
that are in the growth or anagen phase.
Requirement for laser hair removal - Answers✔Hair must be darker than the surrounding skin.
Coarse, dark hair responds best to this treatment.
Shaving - Answers✔The most common form of temporary hair removal, mainly of men's facial
hair.
Autoimmune diseases such as lupus - Answers✔Clients who have these diseases can have
reactions to the inflammation caused by waxing, electrolysis, or other hair removal methods.
Conditions such as rosacea or eczema - Answers✔Clients with these conditions can experience
severe inflammation, because these skin conditions are likely to already be inflamed before
treatment.
Antidepressants, hormones, cortisone, medicine for blood pressure or diabetes, or topical
prescriptions such as Retin-A, Renova, and hydroquinone. - Answers✔A client may not be a
candidate for hair removal if they are using any of these prescriptions
Tweezing - Answers✔Is using tweezers to remove hairs, commonly used to shape the
eyebrows, and can be used to remove undesirable hairs from around the mouth and chin.
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ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
Milady Chapter 22 - Hair Removal Exam
Study Guide.
Hirsuties - Answers✔aka hypertrichosis, refers to the growth of an unusual amount of hair on
parts of the body normally bearing only downy hair, such as the faces of women and the backs
of men.
Hirsutism - Answers✔Is an excessive growth or cover of hair, especially in women.
Electrolysis - Answers✔Is the removal of hair by means of an electric current that destroys the
growth cells of the hair.
Photoepilation - Answers✔aka Intense Pulsed Light(IPL), uses intense light to destroy the
growth of cells of the hair follicles. This treatment has minimal side effects, requires no needles
and minimizes the risk of infection.
Laser hair removal - Answers✔Another method for the rapid removal of unwanted hair. A laser
beam is pulsed on the skin, imparting hair growth. It is most effective when used on follicles
that are in the growth or anagen phase.
Requirement for laser hair removal - Answers✔Hair must be darker than the surrounding skin.
Coarse, dark hair responds best to this treatment.
Shaving - Answers✔The most common form of temporary hair removal, mainly of men's facial
hair.
Autoimmune diseases such as lupus - Answers✔Clients who have these diseases can have
reactions to the inflammation caused by waxing, electrolysis, or other hair removal methods.
Conditions such as rosacea or eczema - Answers✔Clients with these conditions can experience
severe inflammation, because these skin conditions are likely to already be inflamed before
treatment.
Antidepressants, hormones, cortisone, medicine for blood pressure or diabetes, or topical
prescriptions such as Retin-A, Renova, and hydroquinone. - Answers✔A client may not be a
candidate for hair removal if they are using any of these prescriptions
Tweezing - Answers✔Is using tweezers to remove hairs, commonly used to shape the
eyebrows, and can be used to remove undesirable hairs from around the mouth and chin.
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