NY State Waxing License questions with verified
answers
2 layers of the dermis Ans✓✓✓ papillary and reticular
3 layers of the hair shaft are the Ans✓✓✓ Cuticle, cortex and medulla
3 stages of hair growth Ans✓✓✓ Anagen, catagen, and telogen
A bacterium, virus, or other microorganism that can cause disease Ans✓✓✓
Pathogen
A chronic inflammation of the skin characterized by itching and which can have
moist or dry lesions Ans✓✓✓ Eczema
A common human bacteria that can transfer through skin to skin contact or
unclean implements Ans✓✓✓ Staphylococci
A component of oil extracted from chamomile which has anti-inflammatory
properties: Ans✓✓✓ Azulene
A contagious skin disease marked by itching and small raised red spots, caused by
the itch mite Ans✓✓✓ Scabies
A disease spread from person to person by contact is called what? Ans✓✓✓
Contagion
,A dry, scaly skin condition due to a deficiency or absence of sebum caused by old
age, exposure to cold or other factors: Ans✓✓✓ asteatosis
A duct gland, which makes substances such as sweat, tears, saliva, milk, and
digestive juices is also know as_________ Ans✓✓✓ Exocrine
A foul-smelling perspiration caused by the yeast and bacteria that break down the
sweat on the surface of the skin: Ans✓✓✓ bromidrosis
A fungal infection of the skin that interferes with normal pigmentation and results
in small, discolored patches Ans✓✓✓ Tinea versicolor
A mature melanin-forming cell, especially in the skin. Ans✓✓✓ melanocyte
A medication used to treat acne and sun-damaged skin Ans✓✓✓ Retinoic acid
A path of electricity which goes from its source, along a route, and back to its
original source. Ans✓✓✓ Complete circuit
A permanent means of hair removal is? Ans✓✓✓ Electrolysis
A person licensed in another state or country, may practice in New York for?
Ans✓✓✓ Up to 3 Months
A process that eliminates many or all microorganisms, with the exception of
bacteria spores, from inanimate objects Ans✓✓✓ Disinfection
, A set of guidelines published by the CDC which state that practitioners should
assume all human blood and bodily fluids are infectious. Ans✓✓✓ Universal
Precautions
A tiny, nonliving particle that invades and then reproduces inside a living cell
Ans✓✓✓ Virus
Acne or common pimples Ans✓✓✓ Acne vulgaris
Acute, localized bacterial infection of the hair follicle that produces constant pain
Ans✓✓✓ Furuncle (boil)
AIDS attacks what system in the body? Ans✓✓✓ Immune
AKA the horny layer - skin that we see and is treated by the practitioner Ans✓✓✓
stratum corneum
Alkali substances used to temporarily remove superfluous hair at the skin level
(like "Nair") Ans✓✓✓ Depilatories
An autoclave requires both of what to achieve sterilization? Ans✓✓✓ steam and
pressure
An infestation of the hairy parts of the body or clothing with the eggs, larvae or
adults of lice. Ans✓✓✓ pediculosis
answers
2 layers of the dermis Ans✓✓✓ papillary and reticular
3 layers of the hair shaft are the Ans✓✓✓ Cuticle, cortex and medulla
3 stages of hair growth Ans✓✓✓ Anagen, catagen, and telogen
A bacterium, virus, or other microorganism that can cause disease Ans✓✓✓
Pathogen
A chronic inflammation of the skin characterized by itching and which can have
moist or dry lesions Ans✓✓✓ Eczema
A common human bacteria that can transfer through skin to skin contact or
unclean implements Ans✓✓✓ Staphylococci
A component of oil extracted from chamomile which has anti-inflammatory
properties: Ans✓✓✓ Azulene
A contagious skin disease marked by itching and small raised red spots, caused by
the itch mite Ans✓✓✓ Scabies
A disease spread from person to person by contact is called what? Ans✓✓✓
Contagion
,A dry, scaly skin condition due to a deficiency or absence of sebum caused by old
age, exposure to cold or other factors: Ans✓✓✓ asteatosis
A duct gland, which makes substances such as sweat, tears, saliva, milk, and
digestive juices is also know as_________ Ans✓✓✓ Exocrine
A foul-smelling perspiration caused by the yeast and bacteria that break down the
sweat on the surface of the skin: Ans✓✓✓ bromidrosis
A fungal infection of the skin that interferes with normal pigmentation and results
in small, discolored patches Ans✓✓✓ Tinea versicolor
A mature melanin-forming cell, especially in the skin. Ans✓✓✓ melanocyte
A medication used to treat acne and sun-damaged skin Ans✓✓✓ Retinoic acid
A path of electricity which goes from its source, along a route, and back to its
original source. Ans✓✓✓ Complete circuit
A permanent means of hair removal is? Ans✓✓✓ Electrolysis
A person licensed in another state or country, may practice in New York for?
Ans✓✓✓ Up to 3 Months
A process that eliminates many or all microorganisms, with the exception of
bacteria spores, from inanimate objects Ans✓✓✓ Disinfection
, A set of guidelines published by the CDC which state that practitioners should
assume all human blood and bodily fluids are infectious. Ans✓✓✓ Universal
Precautions
A tiny, nonliving particle that invades and then reproduces inside a living cell
Ans✓✓✓ Virus
Acne or common pimples Ans✓✓✓ Acne vulgaris
Acute, localized bacterial infection of the hair follicle that produces constant pain
Ans✓✓✓ Furuncle (boil)
AIDS attacks what system in the body? Ans✓✓✓ Immune
AKA the horny layer - skin that we see and is treated by the practitioner Ans✓✓✓
stratum corneum
Alkali substances used to temporarily remove superfluous hair at the skin level
(like "Nair") Ans✓✓✓ Depilatories
An autoclave requires both of what to achieve sterilization? Ans✓✓✓ steam and
pressure
An infestation of the hairy parts of the body or clothing with the eggs, larvae or
adults of lice. Ans✓✓✓ pediculosis
