OR Esthetician flashcards
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- Oregon esthetician license renewal
- In Oregon, an esthetician license is renewed every two years, requiring 10 hours of continuing education, including at least 2 hours in infection control.
- Oregon facility license requirement
- A salon or shop offering esthetic services must hold a current facility license; the owner ensures all staff hold valid individual licenses.
- Client record retention
- Oregon rules require client records, including consent forms and treatment notes, to be kept for at least three years after the last treatment.
- Chain of infection
- The six links are infectious agent, reservoir, portal of exit, mode of transmission, portal of entry, and susceptible host; breaking any link prevents infection.
- Disinfection versus sterilization
- Disinfection kills most pathogenic organisms on nonporous surfaces, while sterilization destroys all microbial life, including bacterial spores.
- Universal precautions
- Treat all blood and body fluids as potentially infectious; use gloves, goggles, and masks as needed to prevent exposure.
- Epidermal turnover time
- Keratinocytes formed in the stratum basale migrate to the surface; the complete epidermal turnover takes approximately 28 days.
- Dermis components
- The dermis contains collagen for strength, elastin for elasticity, and glycosaminoglycans for hydration, plus nerves, vessels, and glands.
- Fitzpatrick skin types
- The Fitzpatrick scale classifies skin types I through VI by sun reactivity: type I always burns and never tans; type VI never burns and deeply tans.
- Combination skin
- Combination skin has an oily T-zone (forehead, nose, chin) and normal-to-dry cheeks; treatment should balance both areas.
- Primary versus secondary lesions
- Primary lesions (macule, papule, pustule, vesicle) are initial changes; secondary lesions (scale, crust, scar) evolve from primary lesions or trauma.
- Skin analysis methods
- Skin analysis uses visual inspection, palpation, and magnification lamp to assess pore size, texture, hydration, and lesions.
- Skin surface pH
- Healthy skin surface pH is about 4.5 to 5.5, forming the acid mantle that helps inhibit pathogenic bacteria.
- Alpha hydroxy acids
- AHAs such as glycolic and lactic acid exfoliate by loosening desmosomes; they increase sun sensitivity, so sunscreen is essential.
- Humectant, emollient, occlusive
- Humectants attract water, emollients soften and smooth skin, and occlusives form a barrier to prevent water loss.
- Oil-in-water emulsion
- An oil-in-water emulsion has oil droplets dispersed in water; it is lighter, non-greasy, and suitable for normal to oily skin.
- Facial treatment sequence
- A basic facial follows consultation, cleansing, exfoliation, extraction if needed, massage, mask, and moisturizer with SPF.
- Effleurage massage movement
- Effleurage is a gliding, stroking massage movement performed with light pressure, always directed upward and outward on the face.
- Extraction contraindications
- Extraction is avoided on inflamed cysts, active acne, sunburn, and areas with contagious skin conditions; only pustules and comedones are extracted.
- Hair growth cycle
- Hair cycles through anagen (growth), catagen (transition), and telogen (rest); waxing is most effective during the anagen phase.
- Wax application direction
- Apply wax in the direction of hair growth and remove against the growth while holding skin taut to minimize discomfort and breakage.
- Isotretinoin waxing contraindication
- Clients using isotretinoin (Accutane) within the past six months should not be waxed because skin is fragile and may tear.
- Hard versus soft wax
- Hard wax is applied without strips and is used for sensitive areas like the face and bikini; soft wax requires strips for larger areas.
- Color theory in makeup
- Complementary colors neutralize: green cancels redness, peach or orange cancels blue or purple, and yellow cancels dark circles.
- Eyelash extension patch test
- A patch test for eyelash adhesive is performed 24 to 48 hours before the first application to check for allergic reaction.
- Makeup sanitation rules
- Never double-dip mascara or lip products; sharpen pencils before each use; disinfect palettes and brushes between clients.
- Informed consent
- Informed consent explains the procedure, benefits, risks, alternatives, and aftercare; the client signs and dates the form before treatment.
- Scope of practice
- Estheticians do not diagnose or treat medical conditions; suspected conditions are referred to a physician.
- Active listening
- Active listening involves open-ended questions, reflective feedback, and undivided attention to understand the client's concerns.
- Professional boundaries
- Professional boundaries include avoiding dual relationships, inappropriate touching, and personal social media contact with clients.
- Confidentiality
- Client records and information are private and may not be shared without written consent, except as required by law.
- Oregon continuing education
- Oregon estheticians must complete 10 hours of continuing education every two years, including at least 2 hours in infection control.