Facial Hair Removal Aftercare and Skin Reactions 2

Question 1

What is pseudofolliculitis barbae?

Accepted Answer

Ingrown hairs causing inflammatory papules, commonly known as razor bumps

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A severe allergic reaction to wax

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A fungal infection of hair follicles

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Excessive sebum production after hair removal

Question 2

Which clients are most prone to developing ingrown hairs after facial hair removal?

Accepted Answer

Clients with curly or coarse hair

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Clients with fine, straight hair

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Clients with very dry skin

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Clients with oily skin

Question 3

What is post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) in the context of hair removal?

Accepted Answer

Darkening of the skin that occurs as a healing response to inflammation or injury

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Temporary redness lasting up to one hour

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Hives caused by an allergic reaction to wax

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Permanent discoloration requiring laser correction

Question 4

How long does normal erythema (redness) typically last after facial waxing?

Accepted Answer

Up to 24 hours

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5-10 minutes

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Several days

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One full week

Question 5

Which of the following medications is a contraindication for facial waxing?

Accepted Answer

Isotretinoin (Accutane)

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A daily multivitamin

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An over-the-counter antihistamine

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A topical moisturizer

Question 6

What typically causes contact dermatitis when using depilatory creams?

Accepted Answer

An allergic or irritant reaction to chemicals such as calcium thioglycolate

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The pH level of the cream alone

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The cream physically scraping away hair

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Using the cream on insufficiently dry skin

Question 7

What is the primary purpose of a patch test before applying a new depilatory product?

Accepted Answer

To test for allergic reactions or skin sensitivity before full application

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To check if the product removes hair effectively enough

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To determine the correct application timing

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To verify the product has not expired