Test Yourself February 2017: The Sensitivity Zone

2. The process by which allergies develop after prolonged or repeated exposure to a substance is called ___.

3. Which of the following is a potential symptom of an allergic reaction?

4. There are currently more than ___ identified contact allergens.

5. To diagnose an allergy, a dermatologist performs a swatch test.

6. It takes repeated exposures for an individual to develop an allergy.

7. Nail product-related allergies can lead to serious secondary infections, including ___.

8. More than ___ of the global population experiences an inflammatory response on the skin
at least once in their lifetime.

9. When is the best opportunity for a nail tech to evaluate a client for signs of an allergic reaction?

10. About 1% of the U.S. population is allergic to latex.