Bacteria
one-celled microscopic organisms
Bacterial spores
Bacteria capable of producing a protective coating that allows them to withstand very harsh environments, and shed the coating when conditions become more favorable.
binary fission
The division of bacteria cells into two new cells called daughter cells.
Chelating soaps
Also known as chelating detergents; detergents that break down stubborn films and remove the residue of pedicure products such as scrubs, salts, and masks.
Cocci
Round shaped bacteria that appear singly or in groups
Diplococci
Spherical bacteria that grow in pairs and cause diseases such as pneumonia.
Flegella
Slender hair like extensions used by bacilli and spirilla for locomotion. Also known as cilia
Folliculitis barbae
Synonym tinea barbae. Also known as barbers itch, inflammation of the hair follicles caused by a bacterial infection from ingrown hairs. The cause is typically from ingrown hairs due to shaving or other epilation methods.
Fungicidal
Capable of destroying fungi
Bacilli
Singular: bacillus. Short, rod-shaped bacteria. They are the most common bacteria and produce diseases such as tetanus (lockjaw), typhoid fever, tuberculosis, and diphtheria.
Local infection
An infection, such as a pimple or abscess, that is confined to a particular part of the body and appears as a lesion containing pus.
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
Replaced by Safety Data Sheets; information compiled by the manufacture about product safety, including the names of hazardous ingredients, safe handling and use procedures, precautions to reduce the risk of accidental harm or overexposure, and flammabili
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
A type of infectious bacteria that is highly resistant to conventional treatments such as antibiotics.
motality
Self-movement
Mycrobacterium Fortuitum
A microscopic germ that normally exists in tap water in small numbers.
Non-pathogenic
Bacteria that are not harmful
occupational disease
Illness resulting from conditions associated with employment, such as prolonged and repeated overexposure to certain products or ingredients.
parasite
An organism that lives on or in a host and causes harm to the host
pathogenic disease
disease produced by disease-causing bacteria, such as staphylococcus and streptococcus (pus-forming bacteria), or viruses
Phenolic disinfectants
Powerful tuberculocidal disinfectants. They are a form of formaldehyde, have a very high pH, and can damage the skin and eyes.
Quaternary ammonium compounds
Type of disinfectant solution safe for all uses in the salon; commonly called quats.
Safety Data Sheet
Abbreviated SDS; required by law for all products sold. SDSs include safety information about products compiled by the manufacturer, including hazardous ingredients, safe use and handling procedures, proper disposal guidelines, precautions to reduce the r
Scabies
contagious skin disease transmitted by the itch mite
Sodium hypochlorite
Common household bleach; an effective disinfectant for the salon.
Spirlla
spiral shaped bacteria
Staphylococci
Pus-forming bacteria that grow in clusters like a bunch of grapes. They cause abscesses, pustules, and boils.
Standard Precautions
procedures, such as performing hand hygiene and wearing gloves, that are used with all patients and are designed to prevent the spread of infection
Streptococci
Pus-forming bacteria arranged in curved lines resembling a string of beads. They cause infections such as strep throat and blood poisoning.
systemic infection
an infection throughout the body
tinea barbae
Also known as barber's itch; a superficial fungal infection that commonly affects the skin. It is primarily limited to the bearded areas of the face and neck or around the scalp.
tinea capitis
fungal infection of the scalp
Tenia pedis
athlete's foot
Toxins
Various poisonous substances produced by some microorganisms (bacteria and viruses).
Tuberculosis
An infectious disease that may affect almost all tissues of the body, especially the lungs
vircidal
Capable of destroying viruses
Virus
A parasitic submicroscopic particle that infects and resides in cells of biological organisms.
acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)
a disease in which the immune system is weakened
EPA
Environmental Protection Agency
OSHA
Occupational Safety and Health Administration