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Cosmetology and Beauty Therapy

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Cosmetology and Beauty Therapy encompasses skincare, haircare, and aesthetic treatments. This hub provides practice questions related to cosmetic chemistry, skin anatomy, and specialized treatments like hair removal. It is a valuable resource for students preparing for vocational and aesthetician certification exams.

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Cosmetology and Beauty Therapy Questions

Multiple choice
  1. 50%

  2. 100%

  3. 0%

  4. 25%

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Hypertrichosis (hairy ears) is a Y-linked trait, meaning the gene is located on the Y chromosome. A male with this trait passes his Y chromosome to all his sons. Since the mother is normal (no Y chromosome), 100% of sons will inherit the father's Y chromosome and thus express the trait.

Multiple choice
  1. Gillies incision

  2. Alkayat and Bramley incision

  3. Risdon's incision

  4. Moore's incision

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The incision which is given at 45 degree to zygomatic arch, about 2 cm above the zygomatic arch,

  1. Is about 2.5 cm long and is called as Gillies incision.
  2. Is kept at 45 degree to zygomatic arch in the hairline in order to keep it parallel to anterior branch of the temporal artery.
  3. Is used for reduction of zygomatic complex and isolated zygomatic arch fracture.
Multiple choice
  1. psoriasis

  2. pemphigus

  3. herpes

  4. varicella

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Psoriasis is characterized by the presence of small, sharply delineated dry papules covered by delicate silvery scales resembling thin layer of mica. If the deep scales are removed, tiny bleeding points known as Auspitz sign are disclosed.

Multiple choice
  1. thalassemia

  2. sickle cell anaemia

  3. aplastic anaemia

  4. megaloblastic anaemia

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The trabeculae between the plates become elongated, producing a bristle - like 'crew cut' or 'hair on end' appearance.

Multiple choice
  1. cellulitis

  2. impetigo

  3. tropical pyomyositis

  4. folliculitis

  5. erysipelas

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Folliculitis is the name given to a group of skin conditions in which there are inflamed hair follicles. The result is a tender red spot, often with a surface pustule. Acne and its variants are also types of folliculitis.