Milady Chapter 22 - Hair Removal Exam Questions With Already Passed Answers

Hirsutism -ANSWER_ Is an excessive growth or cover of hair, especially in women. Electrolysis -ANSWER_ Is the removal of hair by means of an electric current that destroys the growth cells of the hair. Photoepilation -ANSWER_ 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 -ANSWER_ 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 -ANSWER_ Hair must be darker than the surrounding skin. Coarse, dark hair responds best to this treatment. Shaving -ANSWER_ The most common form of temporary hair removal, mainly of men's facial hair. Autoimmune diseases such as lupus -ANSWER_ 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 -ANSWER_ 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. -ANSWER_ A client may not be a candidate for hair removal if they are using any of these prescriptions Tweezing -ANSWER_ 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. The natural arch of the eyebrow -ANSWER_ Follows the orbital bone, or the curved line of the eye socket, but hair can grow both above and below this line.