ITEC Level 2 Diploma for Beauty
Specialists Exam Questions and
Answers
Medical oedema - Answer- Medical term for fluid retention
Sinusitis - Answer- Sinus Infection
Hyper-keratosis - Answer- Excessive formation of Keratin
Styes - Answer- Inflamed swelling on the edge of an eyelid, caused by bacterial
infection of the gland at the base of an eyelash.
Neuralgia - Answer- Connective tissue which supports neurones; does not transmit
nerve impulses
thrombosis/thrombus - Answer- Formation of a blood clot inside a blood vessel.
Obstructing circulation
phlebitis - Answer- Vein inflammation
Thrombophlebitis - Answer- Vein where a blood clot has formed
hypertension - Answer- High blood pressure
hypotension - Answer- Low blood pressure
Bells Palsy - Answer- Facial Paralysis, caused by injury or infection of the facial
nerve which becomes inflamed.
rheumatism - Answer- Any type of chronic pain that effects joints, bones and
cartilage
Ankylosing spondylitis
(Aka. Cervical spondylitis) - Answer- Term for age-related wear and tear on the discs
of the spine
Facial Cleansing Lotion - Answer- Cleanser good for dry-sensitive skin. Does not
strip oils, helps seal in and add moisture
Facial Cleansing Milks - Answer- Oil in water emulsion. Oil in product attracts dirt oil
and makeup on skin.
Facial Foaming Cleansers - Answer- cleanser that strips the skin of its natural oils.
The most damaging on the skin
, Dermatosis papulosa nigra - Answer- Also called flesh moles, brown or black hyper
pigmentation resembling moles. Common on Black females.
Pseudo folliculitis - Answer- Razor bumps
Rosewater Toner - Answer- Mildly 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 - Answer- Reduces swelling, tightens pores. Great for psoriasis and
eczema. Also treats insect bites, hemroids and poison ivy
Orange Blossom Water - Answer- Super gentle toner. Used in baby products in
France. Stimulates healing, smoothest skin and reduces pore size.
Scabies - Answer- Skin condition caused by a burrowing mite
Atopic Dermatitis - Answer- Allergic inflammation, characterized by erythema, itching
and various skin lesions. Many causes including plants, drugs, clothing, cosmetics
and chemicals. Non-contagious.
Atopic Eczema - Answer- Found 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 - Answer- Condition in which skin cells build up and form scales and itchy
dry patches
Acne Vulgaris - Answer- Simply known as acne
Bacterial infection - Answer- Single celled microorganisms. Causes skin infection
such as impetigo for acne
Viral infection - Answer- Caused 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 - Answer- Caused by parasitic growth, which includes mounds,
rusts, yeasts and mushrooms. Reproduces by spores. Examples are tinea and
candida
Ultraviolet Radiation (UV) - Answer- Short 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.
Chemical sterilizer - Answer- Plastic cabinets usually with a perforated tray on the
base most salon materials can be sterilized by cleaning and drying them thoroughly,
then Immersing in the liquid sterilizer. Solution needs to be replaced every 14 to 28
days. Do not get on skin.
Specialists Exam Questions and
Answers
Medical oedema - Answer- Medical term for fluid retention
Sinusitis - Answer- Sinus Infection
Hyper-keratosis - Answer- Excessive formation of Keratin
Styes - Answer- Inflamed swelling on the edge of an eyelid, caused by bacterial
infection of the gland at the base of an eyelash.
Neuralgia - Answer- Connective tissue which supports neurones; does not transmit
nerve impulses
thrombosis/thrombus - Answer- Formation of a blood clot inside a blood vessel.
Obstructing circulation
phlebitis - Answer- Vein inflammation
Thrombophlebitis - Answer- Vein where a blood clot has formed
hypertension - Answer- High blood pressure
hypotension - Answer- Low blood pressure
Bells Palsy - Answer- Facial Paralysis, caused by injury or infection of the facial
nerve which becomes inflamed.
rheumatism - Answer- Any type of chronic pain that effects joints, bones and
cartilage
Ankylosing spondylitis
(Aka. Cervical spondylitis) - Answer- Term for age-related wear and tear on the discs
of the spine
Facial Cleansing Lotion - Answer- Cleanser good for dry-sensitive skin. Does not
strip oils, helps seal in and add moisture
Facial Cleansing Milks - Answer- Oil in water emulsion. Oil in product attracts dirt oil
and makeup on skin.
Facial Foaming Cleansers - Answer- cleanser that strips the skin of its natural oils.
The most damaging on the skin
, Dermatosis papulosa nigra - Answer- Also called flesh moles, brown or black hyper
pigmentation resembling moles. Common on Black females.
Pseudo folliculitis - Answer- Razor bumps
Rosewater Toner - Answer- Mildly 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 - Answer- Reduces swelling, tightens pores. Great for psoriasis and
eczema. Also treats insect bites, hemroids and poison ivy
Orange Blossom Water - Answer- Super gentle toner. Used in baby products in
France. Stimulates healing, smoothest skin and reduces pore size.
Scabies - Answer- Skin condition caused by a burrowing mite
Atopic Dermatitis - Answer- Allergic inflammation, characterized by erythema, itching
and various skin lesions. Many causes including plants, drugs, clothing, cosmetics
and chemicals. Non-contagious.
Atopic Eczema - Answer- Found 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 - Answer- Condition in which skin cells build up and form scales and itchy
dry patches
Acne Vulgaris - Answer- Simply known as acne
Bacterial infection - Answer- Single celled microorganisms. Causes skin infection
such as impetigo for acne
Viral infection - Answer- Caused 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 - Answer- Caused by parasitic growth, which includes mounds,
rusts, yeasts and mushrooms. Reproduces by spores. Examples are tinea and
candida
Ultraviolet Radiation (UV) - Answer- Short 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.
Chemical sterilizer - Answer- Plastic cabinets usually with a perforated tray on the
base most salon materials can be sterilized by cleaning and drying them thoroughly,
then Immersing in the liquid sterilizer. Solution needs to be replaced every 14 to 28
days. Do not get on skin.
