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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
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hirsutism
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virilism
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hypotrichosis
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hypertrichosis
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Hypertrichosis refers to an abnormal or excessive amount of hair growth over the body. Hirsutism is specifically androgen-dependent hair growth in women, while hypertrichosis is not necessarily hormonal.
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over the phone
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when the client asks about it
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immediately after treatment
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during the consultation
D
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Explanation
Explaining hair growth cycles is a critical part of managing client expectations. The consultation is the appropriate time to educate the client on why multiple sessions are necessary.
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middle of lip and work outward
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start on the left and move right
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outer corners and work inward
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it doesn’t matter where you start
C
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Explanation
When treating the upper lip, starting from the outer corners and working inward helps manage skin tension and visibility more effectively than starting in the center.
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vellus & intermediate
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terminal & vellus
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terminal & accelerated vellus
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terminal & intermediate
B
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Explanation
The two primary types of hair are terminal hair (thick, pigmented) and vellus hair (fine, light, 'peach fuzz').
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permanent hair reduction
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mild erythema shrinkage
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shrinkage
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mild edema
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dye the hair dark
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adjust magnifying lamp
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use a microscope
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there is nothing you can do
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Adjusting the magnifying lamp or the lighting angle is the standard way to improve visibility when working with light-colored or fine hair.
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curly hair
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curvy hair
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wavy hair
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straight hair
A
Correct answer
Explanation
The shape of the hair follicle determines the shape of the hair shaft. A flat or oval follicle results in curly hair, while a round follicle produces straight hair.
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acne
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impetigo
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rosacea
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asteatosis
C
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Explanation
Rosacea is a chronic skin condition characterized by facial redness, visible blood vessels, and sometimes small, red, pus-filled bumps.
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long & scattered insertions
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long & condensed to a small area
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short & scattered insertions
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short & condensed to a small area
C
Correct answer
Explanation
When treating pigmentation issues, it is safer to use short, scattered insertions to avoid over-treating a specific area and causing further trauma or post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.
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wart
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blister
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scar
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birthmark
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Verruca is the medical term for a wart, which is a small, rough growth caused by a viral infection in the top layer of the skin.
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hyperpigmentation
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melasma
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leukoderma
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stains
C
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Explanation
Leukoderma refers to a skin condition characterized by white patches, which occurs due to the loss of pigmentation.
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Basal layer
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Dermis
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Spinosum
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Epidermis
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Mast cells, which play a key role in the inflammatory response and allergic reactions, are primarily located in the dermis layer of the skin.
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later anagen
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active growth
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club hair
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accelerated vellus hair
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Ferriman-Gallwey
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Grothus-Draper law
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Fitzpatrick’s Score
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Faraday’s Law
A
Correct answer
Explanation
The Ferriman-Gallwey score is the standard clinical tool used to quantify the extent and severity of hirsutism in women by assessing hair growth in specific body areas.
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lanugo
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intermediate
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terminal
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vellus
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Vellus hair is the fine, soft, and short hair that covers most of the body, often referred to as peach fuzz.