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State Board Esthetician Exam

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1. Epithelial Tissue
Form the forehead
A reciprocal measurement of hydrogen's in a substance
Outer tissue
Sweat gland

2. Selective Permeability
(hair growth phase)- transition or shrieveling phase
Cell membrane can let certain substances "in" the body for example food - water and oxygen. It can also let "out" certain substances such as carbon dioxude and waste materials
Improves product penetration - helps clear away dead skin cells and debris from the pore openings; making extractions easier - remove uneven buildup
Blood and metabolic stimulation

3. Erosion
Despressed scar
Gives skin its strength and found in the reticular dermis
Metal tweezers- clean with soap - Suction attachments- use 70% alcohol then soak for 20 min in a disinfectant - Extractors- clean with soap and water then spray with cavaside - Galvanic rollers- spray with alcohol
Other Potential Infections Material

4. Posture
Important when doing a massage
Bovine (pig or cow) derivative of enzyme
Improves the efficiency of preservatives by breaking down the cell wall
It works by dissolving surface lipids that hold the cells of the corneum together

5. Nodule
Split or brittle nail
Allergies - rosacea - acne - psoriasis - cancer
Soild bump 1 centimeter can be felt
Client is face up

6. Examples of Mechanical Exfoliation
Granular scrubs - brush machine - luffa
Measure of how much a material resists a flowing current
Main method of extracting essential oils. Egyptians were the first to use this
Hyperpigmentation - aging - acne

7. Skin
The largest organ of the body
Forms the side of head by ear
Eyelift
Same as magnifying glass

8. Vaccines
Ringworm of the hands
Form the forehead
Artificial way of tricking the immune system into making anitbodies
A sprayer that sprays a cool - fine mist - food for sensitive skin and hydration for all skin types

9. Anaerobix bacteria
Removes the entire epidermis
Bacteria that does n ot need oxygen to grow or survive
Depsion or depression
Sweat gland

10. Hot Wax
Works well onto small patches of strong coarse hair - the wax gets a better grip of the hair than warm wax - it does not leave a sticky residue like warm wax - it is good for removing shorter hairs - possibly more suited for sensitive skin - less red
Anything that takes up space and has substance
Includes how to safely clean up after an accidental spill
Ascrobic Acid - helps to protect the body from many forms of oxidation

11. Buffering
HIV - Hepatitis - Syphilis
Elisa - western blot test
Reduce strength
Hydroquinone - kojic acid - mulberry

12. Keloids
Raised scar
Bacteria that does not need oxygen to grow or survive
Most common form of skin cancer - orginateds in the basal layer. Pearl like fleshy bumps on the face - flesh or pink in color- painless
Surgical procedures used for cosmetic purposes only ex: eye lift - face lift - forehead lifts - liposuction - collagen injections

13. Sebaceous gland
Effects the epidermis- papillary layer
1:10 with water 4 disposable materials that prevent cross- contamination 1. cotton swabs 2. paper towels 3.Disposable staptulas 4. Gloves
Mildest acne that's often just a minor pimple that appear occasionally in small numbers and small bumps that can disapper without being treated
Oil gland

14. Sugaring
Water solube - clean to work with - uses only natural ingredients - it grips the coarse facial hair leaving the fine hairs - it can be used at very low temps - sticks to hair not skin - less stick to work without waxing
Orange green violet
Herpes zoster
Any mark on the skin that is not normal

15. What is the difference between a papule and a nodule?
Rich in vitamins - stimulates metabolic rate
A nodule is a raised lesion that is larger and deeper in the skin than a papule
Raised growths on the skin. Means greasy and keratosis means thickening of the skin
Ringworm of the hands

16. Antiseptic
Papillary layer - Reticular Dermis - Subcutaneous
Removal of dead skin cells
Weaker form of disinfectant
Papaya=derivative of enzyme

17. Waxing Hair Removal
To better communicate with clients about better skincare and cosmetics
Controllable factors that contribute to the aging of skin - ex- sun exposure
Bacteria that does n ot need oxygen to grow or survive
When a wax soultion is applied to the skin as it bounds with the hairs. A cloth is then pressed into the solution and then pulled sharply back against the direction of the hair growth.

18. Collagen
What the number of passes are based upon
Known as the botox place - stops the forehead from scowling
Protein that makes up 70% of the weight of the skin
Articles other than food intendedto affect the structure of any function of the body

19. Natural Immunity

20. Hydrotherapy
Products are treatments that do not contain water
Scientific use of water as a treatment of injuries - diseases - or mental well being
Period of time between exposure and the time anitbodies are made
Loss of cells that give color to the skin(melanocytes) results in smooth - white patches in the midst of normally pigemented skin

21. Contact Dermatitis
Bodys mechanism for fighting disease
Bacteria that does n ot need oxygen to grow or survive
Flat surface raised above the skin
Inflammation of the skin caused by direct contact with an irritating or allergy-causing substance (irrant or allergen)

22. Shingles
Activates nerve and muscle tissue
Herpes zoster
Bond between atoms sharing electrons
1 in 250 people

23. Primary colors
Red yellow blue
Most serious- the condition is medically referred to as nodulocystic - or cystic acne where the skin displays numerous pustules - papules - pustules with large cysts
Autoimmune deficiency syndrome
The layer of the skin that has been affected is the papillary dermis

24. OPIM
Dead buildup - bacteria and fatty acids from sebum
Wound that is a bruise
Other Potential Infections Material
Tocopherol - serves as an antioxidant to the body

25. Atom
Uses light color to enhance features making it appear larger
Lower jawbone
14% Salicylic - 14% Lactic - 14% resorcinol
Smallest possible unit of an element

26. Petrissage
Movement should come from this part of the body
Chemical agents that inhibit the growth of microorganisms in cosmetics
More aggressive kneading
Procedures used for accidental injuries orother physcial deformities ex: skin cancer removal - nose job

27. Rhodophyta
Contains highly balancing emollient algae
Mixture of different chemicals evenly dispersed through the mixture
Aids in the coagulation of blood
Improper diet - excessive alcohol intake - lacking exercise

28. Extractoin
Cherry angioma raised red bump - easily felt
Protein nails are made of
Removal of dead skin cells
Important when doing a massage

29. Matter
Anything that takes up space and has substance
Fairly common skin growths that vary in size. Can occur almost anywhere on the body but usually develop on the trunk
Gommage - granular scrubs - microderm - luffa
Area of skin redness or swelling that gets larger - tight glossy look to the skin - pain or tenderness - skin rash that happens suddenly and grows quickly -signs of infection include: fever - chills - and muscle aches

30. Removing Surface Cells impove or help the skin
Mildest acne that's often just a minor pimple that appear occasionally in small numbers and small bumps that can disapper without being treated
Improves product penetration - helps clear away dead skin cells and debris from the pore openings; making extractions easier - remove uneven buildup
Resting
Ingredients that do not react to normal chemical reactions within the skin; making it unlikely to produce allergic or irritant reactions

31. Leukonchia
Antibacterial - antiseptic - ant-inflammatory - keratolytic - kills p.acne
Flat surface raised above the skin
Chemicals that kill a majority of pathogenic microorganisms
White spots appearing on the nail

32. Food and drug act of 1938-COSMETIC
Quicker than hot wax - larger areas can be waxed at once - suitable for most hair types - hair re-growth is finer
Articles intended to be rubbed - poured or sprinkled to the human body for cleansing - beautifying or promotion attractiveness
Known as the botox place - stops the forehead from scowling
1:10 with water 4 disposable materials that prevent cross- contamination 1. cotton swabs 2. paper towels 3.Disposable staptulas 4. Gloves

33. Digestive System
Breaks down food and secretes waste
Very small threadlike growing
Build up of cells
Inflammatory disease of the skin that is painful and causing itching

34. Laceration
Red yellow blue
Articles other than food intendedto affect the structure of any function of the body
Agents that remove dead skin cells
Type of wound is unclean with jagged edges and can be of varying depths

35. Circuit
Deep infection caused by a deep massive invasion of white blood cells
Measure of the amount of current flowing into a circuit
Pore opening
The path a current takes as it moves thru a system

36. Electron
A chemical in its simplest form
Bone between eye sockets
Agents that remove dead skin cells
Negative charges of electricity that resolve around the nucleus of an atom

37. Tinea Versicolor
Causes free radicals - depletion of Vit. C in the body - decreases circulation - makes skin sallow - and causes extrinsic aging around the mouth
Common - benign -superficial cutaneous fungal infection usually characterized by hypopigmented or hyperpigmented macules and patches on the chest and the back
Form the forehead
Articles intended to be rubbed - poured or sprinkled to the human body for cleansing - beautifying or promotion attractiveness

38. Contouring
Inflammation of the skin
Gives skin its strength and found in the reticular dermis
Stimulates cell renewal - better product absorption - improves fine lines and wrinkles - improve skin texture - removes flakey patches - helps during extractions - clear congestion - improves hyperpigmentation and color
Uses dark color to minimize or hide feature - illusion that the feature is corrected

39. Two disinfectants used in esthetics
Movement
Very large vesicles (blister)
1. Sodium Hydrochloride(household bleach) 2. Formaldehyde
14% Salicylic - 14% Lactic - 14% resorcinol

40. Anagen
Growing
The sharing of electrons between two atoms
Protein nails are made of
Flaky skin cell

41. Aluminum Oxide
Heart - pumps blood
Lack of lipids (lack of fat/oil)
Ringworm of the hands
Type of crystals that can be used for microderm- benefits: less irritation - stable - hard - inert

42. Nevus
Very large vesicles (blister)
Mole
Other Potential Infections Material
Pathogenic is disease causing while non-pathogenic is non disease causing.

43. Sebhorrheic Dermatitis
Pathogenic is disease causing while non-pathogenic is non disease causing.
Gives the cell structure and shape- posses a function known as selective permeability
Measurement of mathematical changed in the experiment
A form of eczema that primarily affects oily areas of the face

44. Grade 2 Acne
Important when doing a massage
Cancer causing
Measurement of mathematical changed in the experiment
Moderate acne- blackheads and milia can break out in the greater numbers.

45. Nail growth
A raised area of the skin that is generally smaller than 1 centimeter
Same as magnifying glass
Hives due to allergies
0.1 mm-3mm per month

46. Actinic Keratosis
Injury - which can cause hyperpigmentation - cold sore reactivating
A nodule is a raised lesion that is larger and deeper in the skin than a papule
Sun damage; pre cancerous( can become squamous cell carcinoma). Sharp - rough and prickly
Genetically inherited disease-excess oil secreted by trhe sebaceous glands. Cells that clog the pores - trapping oil in the follicle

47. Grade 4 Acne
Most serious- the condition is medically referred to as nodulocystic - or cystic acne where the skin displays numerous pustules - papules - pustules with large cysts
Inert - acts as a sunscreen - camouglages imperfections - light and all purpose - skin friendly
Flaky skin cell
Infection of the skin that may affect any part of the body. Usually appears on the lower legs or face

48. Pre- care for laser treatments consists of...
Autoclave
AHA exfoliant - melanin suppressant - Retin A
Tendency of topical substances to cause the development of comedones
0.1 mm-3mm per month

49. Fitzpatrick Skin Typing
Growing
Gentle - but firm stroking and sliding over the body
Body's defense
Widely used skin typing classification applied today to predict scarring and pigmentary problems from various treatments

50. Tapotement
Gentle tapping movements
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Tocopherol - serves as an antioxidant to the body
Ingredients that do not react to normal chemical reactions within the skin; making it unlikely to produce allergic or irritant reactions