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State Board Esthetician Exam

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1. Bullae
Surgical procedures used for cosmetic purposes only ex: eye lift - face lift - forehead lifts - liposuction - collagen injections
Very large vesicles (blister)
Health - Insurance - Portability - Accountability - Act
Hyluronic acid - humectants

2. What piece of equipment is the only way to truly sterilize utensils using steam - heat - and pressure?
Allows other structures to move around inside the cell
Autoclave
Very small threadlike growing
Main function of the nail

3. Distillation
Bacteria that does not need oxygen to grow or survive
Reproduction and continuation of species
(phase of hair growth) - growth phase
Main method of extracting essential oils. Egyptians were the first to use this

4. Anagen
Evaluating skin response to UV light
A condition in which a person picks at their acne lesions
The impaction is neither red nor inflammed
(phase of hair growth) - growth phase

5. Onyx
Raised growths on the skin. Means greasy and keratosis means thickening of the skin
Nail
Scientific name for acne vulgaris
The largest organ of the body

6. Comeceutical
Very large vesicles (blister)
Product designed for appearance improvement and has positive physiological effects
Massage movements is usuallyused to stimulate cellulite areas
Ringworm of the hands

7. 4 Ways to Penetrate the Skin
Skin condition in which white bumps appear on the upper arms - thighs - and cheeks
Process of killing ALL microorganisms
Product designed for appearance improvement and has positive physiological effects
Follicle Wall - Sebaceous Glands - Intercellular - Transcelluar

8. The most important indicator in the treatment room of skin type?
This tissue is the primary concern for the esthetician
Inflammation of the skin
Evaluating skin response to UV light
Rich in vitamins - stimulates metabolic rate

9. Tinea Pedis

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10. lymphocytes
Primary catalyst a chronic stress - high level of stress throws adrenal glands in over drive. Setting the stage for acne in 30s and 40s
Dead buildup - bacteria and fatty acids from sebum
In normal adults they makeup 22-28% of the total number of Leukocytes in the circulating blood
Products are treatments that do not contain water

11. Tinea manis
Ringworm of the hands
Inflammation of the skin caused by direct contact with an irritating or allergy-causing substance (irrant or allergen)
Cleansing milks made mostly of water for sensitive and dry skin
AHA exfoliant - melanin suppressant - Retin A

12. Lacriminal
Rx name-isotretinoi - oral acne medication used for severe cases of acne
Forms eye sockets
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
Wound that is a bruise

13. Onychorcryptosis
Blood and metabolic stimulation
Pledge that physicians make in order to become licensed
Ingrown nail
Treats eye diseases and performs eye related surgeries

14. Hippocratic oath
Pledge that physicians make in order to become licensed
Products are treatments that do not contain water
Improves the efficiency of preservatives by breaking down the cell wall
Center for Disease Control

15. What is a cyst
Antibacterial - antiseptic - ant-inflammatory - keratolytic - kills p.acne
30% concentration (or below) or 3.0 pH of exfoliation products
Flaky skin cell
Deep infection caused by a deep massive invasion of white blood cells

16. Statistics
The impaction is neither red nor inflammed
Generally used in body massage
A reciprocal measurement of hydrogen's in a substance
Measurement of mathematical changed in the experiment

17. Non-Inflammatory Acne
Blackheads - Whiteheads
Bacteria that does not need oxygen to grow or survive
Despressed scar
Two or more elements joined together to produce an entirely different substance

18. Xanthomas
Dead buildup - bacteria and fatty acids from sebum
Movement
Body's defense
Fatty pockets found on eyelids

19. UVA RAYS
Guard Cells that Constantly Patrol the Epidermis
Injury - which can cause hyperpigmentation - cold sore reactivating
Aging - longer more intense ray - penetrates the reticular dermis
Most frequently autoimmunity disease you will encounter as an esthetician

20. What are Germs?
A clump of white blood cells that have formed and risen to the surface of the skin
Hive histamines are released in the body
Ingredients that do not react to normal chemical reactions within the skin; making it unlikely to produce allergic or irritant reactions
Microorganisms that cover almost every surface - including the skin of the human body.

21. Matter
This tissue is the primary concern for the esthetician
Anything that takes up space and has substance
How many pints of bloodare in the human body
Type of wound is unclean with jagged edges and can be of varying depths

22. What is the difference between a papule and a nodule?
Cheek bones
Aids in the coagulation of blood
A nodule is a raised lesion that is larger and deeper in the skin than a papule
Development of an idea based on available information

23. Aluminum Oxide
The term for immunity to a certain disease built by antibodies the body produces when you get sick
Type of crystals that can be used for microderm- benefits: less irritation - stable - hard - inert
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
Common - acquired - benign skin growths that look like a small piece of soft - hanging skin.

24. Grade 1 Acne

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25. Supine
Technical name for fat
Freckle larger than 1 cm
Generally used in body massage
Client is face up

26. Eczema
Several different types of skin swelling. Also called Dermatitis. Red - Swollen and itchy skin
Includes how to safely clean up after an accidental spill
Pink eye - impetigo - herpes
30% concentration (or below) or 3.0 pH of exfoliation products

27. Natural Immunity

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28. Algae
Aids in firmness and skin renewal
Infection of the skin that may affect any part of the body. Usually appears on the lower legs or face
Wasting away
Considered severe and is often grade 2 left untreated and madeto worsen by squeezing the pimples and maintaining the oily dirty face that attracted those bacteria at the onset

29. Food and Drug Administration
Federal agency that regulates the cosmetic industry
Red yellow blue
Dead buildup - bacteria and fatty acids from sebum
Oil serums - petoleum based products - lip balms - silicone serums

30. What is a papule?
Chemical exfoliant that works from the inside out. Glycoloic - lactic - malic - and tartaric acids -- best for aging - dry/dehydrated - wrinkle and hyperpigmentation
Allergies - rosacea - acne - psoriasis - cancer
Raised scar
A raised area of the skin that is generally smaller than 1 centimeter

31. Skincare
Scar tissue formed during healing
What the esthetician specializes in
Dead buildup - bacteria and fatty acids from sebum
Center for Disease Control

32. Pancreatin
Bovine (pig or cow) derivative of enzyme
Chemical exfoliant htta works from the outside in. salisylic and citric acid- best for acne - rosacea - telangectasia
Type of wound is unclean with jagged edges and can be of varying depths
Articles intended to be rubbed - poured or sprinkled to the human body for cleansing - beautifying or promotion attractiveness

33. Lightening Ingredients
Applied thicker - should have lip to pullm spread in the directionof hair growth - sets in seconds - good for smaller arears
Refreshed appearance - reduction of t-zone oiliness - temporary pore reduction - tighter skin
Aging - longer more intense ray - penetrates the reticular dermis
Hydroquinone

34. Medium Peeling
Removes the entire epidermis
Ringworm of the feet
Mostly thin - small pores - pink to red in color. Flushes easily - can be uncomfortable/painful when touched
Most serious- the condition is medically referred to as nodulocystic - or cystic acne where the skin displays numerous pustules - papules - pustules with large cysts

35. Telogen
Aging due to things we cant control - hereditary - genetic factors
Gives a product a gel like consistency
Forms eye sockets
(Hair growh phase)- resting phase-the old hair falls out and the growth phase begins again

36. Carcinogenic
Build up of cells
Federal agency that regulates the cosmetic industry
Cancer causing
Procedures used for accidental injuries orother physcial deformities ex: skin cancer removal - nose job

37. Bromelain
Any sort of mechanically or manual manipulation of soft tissue
Pineapple-derivative of enzyme
Mixture of different chemicals evenly dispersed through the mixture
Used in a body treatment for stimulating and detoxifying

38. Biologically Inert Ingredients
Ingredients that do not react to normal chemical reactions within the skin; making it unlikely to produce allergic or irritant reactions
A lower pH will make a peel more active
Hydroquinone - kojic acid - mulberry
Couperose skin - fragile - thin skin - patients taking Accutane

39. Digestive System
Breaks down food and secretes waste
Chemical exfoliant that works from the inside out. Glycoloic - lactic - malic - and tartaric acids -- best for aging - dry/dehydrated - wrinkle and hyperpigmentation
Mostly thin - small pores - pink to red in color. Flushes easily - can be uncomfortable/painful when touched
Breathing - provides oxygen to the blood

40. Milia
Reproduction and continuation of species
(hair growth phase)- transition or shrieveling phase
Stratum Corneum - Stratum Lucidum - Stratum Granulosum - Stratum Spinosum - Basal Layer or Stratum Germinitavim
Snall deposits of sebum

41. Respiratory system
Facelift
Breathing - provides oxygen to the blood
30% concentration (or below) or 3.0 pH of exfoliation products
Herpes zoster

42. Papain
Secrets waste and water control
Papaya=derivative of enzyme
1. Sodium Hydrochloride(household bleach) 2. Formaldehyde
Consists of lymphb flowing thru the lymphatic spaces - cleansing wastes and toxins out of the body

43. Sensitized
Process of purifying water
Injury - nutrition deficiency - hereditary
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Temporarily sensitive due tosomething causing irritation - by environment or applied. Such as windburn - sunburn -or chemicals

44. Contraindications for massage
Ingrown nail
Gives skin its strength and found in the reticular dermis
Flat surface raised above the skin
Systemic disease - clients undergoing chemo - vascular problems - pregnancy - daibetic - swelling - infection - lumps - bumps - any unstable health condition

45. Dermabrasion
The immune system commicates with each cell and releases hormones
Resurfacing technique
Scab and scar tissue build to protect and induce healing
Cancer causing short ray - penetrates to the stratum corneum

46. AHA
Base of formula - percentage - pH
Chemical exfoliant that works from the inside out. Glycoloic - lactic - malic - and tartaric acids -- best for aging - dry/dehydrated - wrinkle and hyperpigmentation
White spots appearing on the nail
Blood and metabolic stimulation

47. Ichthyosis
Skin is dry and scaly like a fish; build up of keratinous cells
Stratum corneum - stratum granulosum
Common - acquired - benign skin growths that look like a small piece of soft - hanging skin.
Most frequently autoimmunity disease you will encounter as an esthetician

48. 4 Factors that can influence Skin Penetration
Thickeness of the stratum corneum - large buildup of dead skin cells - excessively oily skin - temperature of the skin
Period of time between exposure and the time anitbodies are made
Potential hydrogen
Treat all body fluids as they were/are contagious

49. Ingredients that attract water to the skin
The term for immunity to a certain disease built by antibodies the body produces when you get sick
Tinea versicolor- yeast infection that affects the ability of the skin to produce melanin
Hyluronic acid - humectants
14% Salicylic - 14% Lactic - 14% resorcinol

50. Aromatherapy
Bone between eye sockets
Blisters
Granular scrubs - brush machine - luffa
A popular treatment - therapeutic use of plants for beauty and health purposes