Chemical peel types, microdermabrasion, and advanced facial treatment protocols tested on esthetician state board exams.
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- What is a chemical peel?
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A treatment that applies an acidic solution to exfoliate and remove damaged outer layers of skin.- AHA stands for ____.
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alpha hydroxy acid- What is glycolic acid derived from?
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Sugar cane- What is lactic acid derived from?
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Milk- What is salicylic acid derived from?
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Willow bark- Why is salicylic acid especially effective for oily or acne-prone skin?
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It is oil-soluble, so it can penetrate into the sebum-filled follicle.- Which AHA has the smallest molecular size, giving it the deepest penetration among AHAs?
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Glycolic acid- What three main active ingredients make up a classic Jessner's solution?
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Resorcinol, lactic acid, and salicylic acid- TCA, a common medium-depth peel acid, stands for ____.
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trichloroacetic acid- TCA peels are generally classified at what depth?
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Medium-depth- A superficial chemical peel affects which layer of skin?
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The epidermis only- A medium-depth chemical peel reaches down to which layer?
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The papillary dermis- A deep chemical peel reaches down to which layer?
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The reticular dermis- Phenol peels, the deepest type of chemical peel, must be performed by whom?
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A physician or dermatologist- What is the whitish, frosted appearance sometimes seen during a TCA peel called?
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Frosting
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