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State Board Esthetician Exam
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1. intrinsic aging
Aging due to things we cant control - hereditary - genetic factors
Any mark on the skin that is not normal
A reciprocal measurement of hydrogen's in a substance
Pineapple-derivative of enzyme
2. Skin Concerns found in a medical environment
Autoimmune deficiency syndrome
Allergies - rosacea - acne - psoriasis - cancer
Nerves that allow you to feel pain - heat and cold - pressure and touch
Raised growths on the skin. Means greasy and keratosis means thickening of the skin
3. Phaeophyta
Bearberry extract - licorice extract - azeliac acid - kojic acid -mulberry extractg - asafetida - magnesium ascorbyl phosphate - ascorbyl glucosamine - arbutin
Blood and metabolic stimulation
Rich in vitamins - stimulates metabolic rate
Client is laying face down
4. Urticaria
Mildest acne that's often just a minor pimple that appear occasionally in small numbers and small bumps that can disapper without being treated
Extractions - microderm - mani/pedi - waxing
Bacteria that does n ot need oxygen to grow or survive
Hives due to allergies
5. Sensitized
Temporarily sensitive due tosomething causing irritation - by environment or applied. Such as windburn - sunburn -or chemicals
Treats eye diseases and performs eye related surgeries
Bearberry extract - licorice extract - azeliac acid - kojic acid -mulberry extractg - asafetida - magnesium ascorbyl phosphate - ascorbyl glucosamine - arbutin
Protein that makes up 70% of the weight of the skin
6. Hypothyroidism
Bond between atoms sharing electrons
Articles other than food intendedto affect the structure of any function of the body
Not enough thyroid hormone
Rx name-isotretinoi - oral acne medication used for severe cases of acne
7. pH
Body's defense
Weaker form of disinfectant
Aids in the coagulation of blood
A reciprocal measurement of hydrogen's in a substance
8. Galvanic
Blackheads - Whiteheads
Aids in firmness and skin renewal
Creates a chemical reaction that acts to emulsify or liquefy sebum- 2 reactions disincrustation and iontophoresis
Special chemicals that are manufactured or secreted by glands within the body
9. Zygomatic arch
Massage movements is usuallyused to stimulate cellulite areas
Removal of dead skin cells
Anything that prevents you from doing a treatment
Cheek bones
10. Onychorcryptosis
Stress - Overactive Sebaceous Glands - Dead Skin cell accummulation - Bacteria and Inflammation - Comedogenic ingredients
Surgical procedures used for cosmetic purposes only ex: eye lift - face lift - forehead lifts - liposuction - collagen injections
Ingrown nail
30% concentration (or below) or 3.0 pH of exfoliation products
11. Anaerobix bacteria
Bacteria that does n ot need oxygen to grow or survive
Aids in firmness and skin renewal
Refreshed appearance - reduction of t-zone oiliness - temporary pore reduction - tighter skin
Bright - attention getting reds - orange - pink - yellow - coral - brown
12. Pinpoint bleeding in microderm
Granular scrubs - brush machine - luffa
The layer of the skin that has been affected is the papillary dermis
1:10 with water 4 disposable materials that prevent cross- contamination 1. cotton swabs 2. paper towels 3.Disposable staptulas 4. Gloves
Primary catalyst a chronic stress - high level of stress throws adrenal glands in over drive. Setting the stage for acne in 30s and 40s
13. Endothelial Tissue
Cuticle that splits around the nail
Skin condition in which white bumps appear on the upper arms - thighs - and cheeks
Severe itching - swelling - severe redness
Inner tissues
14. Hypopigmentation Examples
It works by dissolving surface lipids that hold the cells of the corneum together
Herpes zoster
Vitiligo and albinism
Worst enemy of the langerhans cells
15. Examples of Mechanical Exfoliation
Red yellow blue
Granular scrubs - brush machine - luffa
Same as magnifying glass
Loss of cells that give color to the skin(melanocytes) results in smooth - white patches in the midst of normally pigemented skin
16. CDC
Ther term for immunity to a certain disease you have had from birth as a result of your mother's blood and your parent's genes
Breaks down food and secretes waste
Smallest possible unit of an element
Center for Disease Control
17. Deep Peeling
Effects the epidermis- papillary layer
Form the forehead
The impaction is neither red nor inflammed
Fairly common skin growths that vary in size. Can occur almost anywhere on the body but usually develop on the trunk
18. Reactios to a Chemical Peel
Open lesions/skin cancers - cold sores/herpes - windburn - sunburn - active rosacea - pregnancy
It works by dissolving surface lipids that hold the cells of the corneum together
Severe itching - swelling - severe redness
Acne caused by cosmetics
19. Softening the skin
A sprayer that sprays a cool - fine mist - food for sensitive skin and hydration for all skin types
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Steam does to enhance discrustation
Body sculpting Ex: breast implants - liposuction
20. Contused
1. Sodium Hydrochloride(household bleach) 2. Formaldehyde
Improper diet - excessive alcohol intake - lacking exercise
Shaving - abrasives - tweezing - chemical depilatories - electrolysis - hard wax - cold wax - soft wax - laser
Wound that is a bruise
21. Maxilla
White spots appearing on the nail
Very thin like glaze - spreadin the direction ofhair growth at a 45 degree angle toward you - better for large areas
Bond between atoms sharing electrons
Upper jawbone
22. Acne Cosmetica
Acne caused by cosmetics
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
Non inflammatory acne lesions usually called blackheads
(phase of hair growth) - growth phase
23. Anti-oxidants
Mildest acne that's often just a minor pimple that appear occasionally in small numbers and small bumps that can disapper without being treated
Chemicals added to products to prevent oxidation
Gives the cell structure and shape- posses a function known as selective permeability
Systemic disease - clients undergoing chemo - vascular problems - pregnancy - daibetic - swelling - infection - lumps - bumps - any unstable health condition
24. Distillation
A reciprocal measurement of hydrogen's in a substance
Herpes zoster
Main method of extracting essential oils. Egyptians were the first to use this
Artificial way of tricking the immune system into making anitbodies
25. Ophthalmic Surgeon
A raised area of the skin that is generally smaller than 1 centimeter
Burning ray - less intense - penetrate to the basal layer
Treats eye diseases and performs eye related surgeries
Other Potential Infections Material
26. Hydrotherapy
Agents that remove dead skin cells
Scientific use of water as a treatment of injuries - diseases - or mental well being
Smallest measurable unit of an element
Freckle larger than 1 cm
27. Digestive System
Evaluating skin response to UV light
Raised lesion with a flat surface
Breaks down food and secretes waste
The sharing of electrons between two atoms
28. lymphocytes
In normal adults they makeup 22-28% of the total number of Leukocytes in the circulating blood
Get keloids easily - hyperpigmentation easily - can be sensitive - age slowly
30% concentration (or below) or 3.0 pH of exfoliation products
Process of purifying water
29. Chemical Exfoliation
Dissolving dead skin cells
Bacteria that does not need oxygen to grow or survive
Relaxing and calm- blue - green - violet - grey
Uses methods of physical contact to literally scrape or bump cells off the skin
30. Element
A chemical in its simplest form
Wasting away
Cancer causing short ray - penetrates to the stratum corneum
Pocket full of infection under the skin
31. Aromatherapy
Skin condition in which white bumps appear on the upper arms - thighs - and cheeks
A popular treatment - therapeutic use of plants for beauty and health purposes
Oil gland
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.
32. Non-inflammatory
Dead buildup - bacteria and fatty acids from sebum
Most seriously and deadliest skin cancer. Moles that are dark in color
The impaction is neither red nor inflammed
Pocket full of infection under the skin
33. Sphenoid
Allows other structures to move around inside the cell
Connects all bones
Ingredients that lubricate skin and give cosmetics a soft smooth feeling
An element that will easily pass and electrical current or flow of negatively charged electrons
34. Common Complications with chemical peels
Injury - which can cause hyperpigmentation - cold sore reactivating
Blackheads - Whiteheads
Temporarily sensitive due tosomething causing irritation - by environment or applied. Such as windburn - sunburn -or chemicals
Important when doing a massage
35. Layering
Agents that remove dead skin cells
Sun damage; pre cancerous( can become squamous cell carcinoma). Sharp - rough and prickly
Mixing and matching treatments
Occurs when skin cells grow too quickly.Faulty signals in the immune system cause new skin cells to form in days rather than weeks.--Patches of thick - scaly skin that may be white - silvery or red
36. Asian
Relaxing and calm- blue - green - violet - grey
Inner tissues
Products are treatments that do not contain water
Most sensitive - hyperpigmentation easily with use of aggressive substance - age slowly
37. 3 types of blood borne diseases
Smooth -pinkish - translucent
Gives a product a gel like consistency
Papillary layer - Reticular Dermis - Subcutaneous
HIV - Hepatitis - Syphilis
38. Mineral makeup
Non inflammatory acne lesions usually called whiteheads
Hydroquinone - kojic acid - mulberry
Mixture of different chemicals evenly dispersed through the mixture
Inert - acts as a sunscreen - camouglages imperfections - light and all purpose - skin friendly
39. Cleaning and disinfecting process
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
(Eczema) is inflammation of the upper layers of the skin - causing itching - blisters - redness - swelling - and often oozing - scabbing - and scaling
increase sensitivity of the skin - dehydration - possible hyperpigmentation - fluctuation in blood flow
Soild bump 1 centimeter can be felt
40. Dr. Lucas
Injury - which can cause hyperpigmentation - cold sore reactivating
The impaction is neither red nor inflammed
Snall deposits of sebum
A sprayer that sprays a cool - fine mist - food for sensitive skin and hydration for all skin types
41. Microcomedo
increase sensitivity of the skin - dehydration - possible hyperpigmentation - fluctuation in blood flow
Raised scar
First stage of comedo formation; a comedoso small that it can be seen only with a microscope
Thickeness of the stratum corneum - large buildup of dead skin cells - excessively oily skin - temperature of the skin
42. Dermabrasion
Protein nails are made of
Secrets waste and water control
Freckle smaller than 1 cm
Resurfacing technique
43. 3 substances that can contribute to the slowing of the immune function
Uses dark color to minimize or hide feature - illusion that the feature is corrected
Glass
Improper diet - excessive alcohol intake - lacking exercise
More aggressive kneading
44. Core/center of the body
Melasma - and Chloasma
Movement should come from this part of the body
Tocopherol - serves as an antioxidant to the body
Ringworm of the hands
45. Epithelial Tissue
Ingredients that do not react to normal chemical reactions within the skin; making it unlikely to produce allergic or irritant reactions
Despressed scar
Outer tissue
Very large vesicles (blister)
46. Atom
Blood and tissue cells secrete substances to create inflammation
Chemical exfoliant that works from the inside out. Glycoloic - lactic - malic - and tartaric acids -- best for aging - dry/dehydrated - wrinkle and hyperpigmentation
Smallest possible unit of an element
Measure of how much a material resists a flowing current
47. Cool Colors
Main method of extracting essential oils. Egyptians were the first to use this
1-2 min
Potential hydrogen
Relaxing and calm- blue - green - violet - grey
48. Immune system
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
Body sculpting Ex: breast implants - liposuction
Eyelift
Body's defense
49. Langerhans Cells
Constantly bathes the various tissues of the body.removes the waste/toxins in the body
The largest organ of the body
Guard Cells that Constantly Patrol the Epidermis
Infection of the skin that may affect any part of the body. Usually appears on the lower legs or face
50. Superficial peeling
Skin condition that produces more dead skin cells than is normal - skin cells are not being shed properly. These dead cells sick to the surface of the skin and inside the follicles - mixing with excess oil and creating a comedo
Deepest type of chemical peeling performed by a esthetician
Inflammatory disease of the skin that is painful and causing itching
Stress relief - relaxes and refreshes muscles - improves detox - keeps skin healthy - increases metabolic function - pain management - prevent cramp or strained muscles - reduces tension - headaches
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