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State Board Esthetician Exam

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1. Antibiotics
Orange green violet
Athlete's foot
Drugs that are made from extracts of living organisms that simply kill bacteria
Procedures used for accidental injuries orother physcial deformities ex: skin cancer removal - nose job

2. What is pustule and what is it made up of?
Pledge that physicians make in order to become licensed
Type of crystals that can be used for microderm- benefits: less irritation - stable - hard - inert
Ingredients that do not react to normal chemical reactions within the skin; making it unlikely to produce allergic or irritant reactions
A clump of white blood cells that have formed and risen to the surface of the skin

3. Adispose Tissue
Ascrobic Acid - helps to protect the body from many forms of oxidation
Technical name for fat
Tendency of topical substances to cause the development of comedones
Ringworm of the feet

4. Reconstructive Surgery
1-2 min
Procedures used for accidental injuries orother physcial deformities ex: skin cancer removal - nose job
Ingredient that attracts water
Blisters

5. Food and drug act of 1938-COSMETIC
Cancer causing
Two or more elements joined together to produce an entirely different substance
Primary catalyst a chronic stress - high level of stress throws adrenal glands in over drive. Setting the stage for acne in 30s and 40s
Articles intended to be rubbed - poured or sprinkled to the human body for cleansing - beautifying or promotion attractiveness

6. Distillation
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.
Freckle larger than 1 cm
Main method of extracting essential oils. Egyptians were the first to use this
Protein that makes up 70% of the weight of the skin

7. Tumor
Pineapple-derivative of enzyme
Very large nodule
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
Type of wound is unclean with jagged edges and can be of varying depths

8. What is the difference between a papule and a nodule?
This tissue is the primary concern for the esthetician
Generally manufactured without the use of certain ingredients that are known to frequently cause allergic reactions
A nodule is a raised lesion that is larger and deeper in the skin than a papule
Main function of the nail

9. Skin Tags
Melasma - and Chloasma
Common - acquired - benign skin growths that look like a small piece of soft - hanging skin.
Connects all bones
Reproduction and continuation of species

10. Vibration
Known as the botox place - stops the forehead from scowling
Nail
Activates nerve and muscle tissue
Lack of lipids (lack of fat/oil)

11. Conditions you would not use brushing machine - microderm - or any harsh chemical peels
2nd most deady - caused by Cumulative sun exposure. Raised - crusty - warty looking. appears as ulcers or nodular bumps may bleed easily
Bring pH level back - neutralize skin - clean debris
Couperose skin - fragile - thin skin - patients taking Accutane
1:10 with water 4 disposable materials that prevent cross- contamination 1. cotton swabs 2. paper towels 3.Disposable staptulas 4. Gloves

12. Buffering
Warts are growths on your skin caused by an infection with human papilloma virus - or HPV
Deep infection caused by a deep massive invasion of white blood cells
Reduce strength
Main method of extracting essential oils. Egyptians were the first to use this

13. Zygomatic arch
Cheek bones
Bacilli-rod - Cocci-round - Spirilla (spiral)
Split or brittle nail
Antibacterial - antiseptic - ant-inflammatory - keratolytic - kills p.acne

14. OSHA
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Snall deposits of sebum
Temporarily sensitive due tosomething causing irritation - by environment or applied. Such as windburn - sunburn -or chemicals
Perform all types of reconstructive and cosmetic surgery

15. Protection
Main function of the nail
Most seriously and deadliest skin cancer. Moles that are dark in color
Uses methods of physical contact to literally scrape or bump cells off 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

16. Pancreatin
Bovine (pig or cow) derivative of enzyme
Blackheads - Whiteheads
Hyperpigmentation - aging - acne
Measurement of mathematical changed in the experiment

17. Lack of Estrogen can cause...
Loss of cells that give color to the skin(melanocytes) results in smooth - white patches in the midst of normally pigemented skin
Dermatologist who perform plastic and cosmetic surgery
increase sensitivity of the skin - dehydration - possible hyperpigmentation - fluctuation in blood flow
In normal adults they makeup 22-28% of the total number of Leukocytes in the circulating blood

18. BHA
Chemical exfoliant htta works from the outside in. salisylic and citric acid- best for acne - rosacea - telangectasia
Heavy large molecule that sits on the top of the skin and prevents moisture loss
Nerves repsonsible for movement such as smiling facial expressions
Microorganisms that cover almost every surface - including the skin of the human body.

19. lymphocytes
Cancer causing short ray - penetrates to the stratum corneum
In normal adults they makeup 22-28% of the total number of Leukocytes in the circulating blood
Nerves that allow you to feel pain - heat and cold - pressure and touch
Consists of lymphb flowing thru the lymphatic spaces - cleansing wastes and toxins out of the body

20. pterygium
Growing
Herpes zoster
This tissue is the primary concern for the esthetician
Cuticle that splits around the nail

21. Layers of the epidermis
Stratum Corneum - Stratum Lucidum - Stratum Granulosum - Stratum Spinosum - Basal Layer or Stratum Germinitavim
Eyelift
Base of formula - percentage - pH
(phase of hair growth) - growth phase

22. Why do estheticians need to understand basic chemistry?
Aids in the coagulation of blood
To better communicate with clients about better skincare and cosmetics
Movement should come from this part of the body
Pore opening

23. Proton
Name of a group of diseases caused by a fungus- ringworm - athlete's foot and jock itch
Uses methods of physical contact to literally scrape or bump cells off the skin
Particles that make up the nucleus of an atom - positive charge
Viral skin infection that causes raised - pearl-like papules or nodules on the skin

24. Athrophy
Makes up the bones of the body
Wasting away
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
Thickening of the tissue

25. Skin Concerns found in a medical environment
Stratum Corneum - Stratum Lucidum - Stratum Granulosum - Stratum Spinosum - Basal Layer or Stratum Germinitavim
Allergies - rosacea - acne - psoriasis - cancer
Physical bumping of the skin
Regulates hormone producing glands

26. Vitiligo
Growing
Raised lesion with a flat surface
Very large nodule
Loss of cells that give color to the skin(melanocytes) results in smooth - white patches in the midst of normally pigemented skin

27. Prone
Pocket full of infection under the skin
Client is laying face down
The sharing of electrons between two atoms
Effects the epidermis- papillary layer

28. Lasers for Skin Resurfacing
Potential hydrogen
Relaxing and calm- blue - green - violet - grey
Erbium - CO2 - Carbon Dioxide
Stress relief - relaxes and refreshes muscles - improves detox - keeps skin healthy - increases metabolic function - pain management - prevent cramp or strained muscles - reduces tension - headaches

29. Removing Surface Cells impove or help the skin
Includes how to safely clean up after an accidental spill
Blood and tissue cells secrete substances to create inflammation
1-2 min
Improves product penetration - helps clear away dead skin cells and debris from the pore openings; making extractions easier - remove uneven buildup

30. Remodeling Phase
Regulates hormone producing glands
Scar tissue formed during healing
An experiment that does not change behavior
A viral infection of the skin

31. Acid Mantle
Oil gland
Controllable factors that contribute to the aging of skin - ex- sun exposure
Get keloids easily - hyperpigmentation easily - can be sensitive - age slowly
Layer of lipids and sweat secretions that help kill bacteria

32. Friction
Sweat gland
To better communicate with clients about better skincare and cosmetics
Massage movements is usuallyused to stimulate cellulite areas
An element that will easily pass and electrical current or flow of negatively charged electrons

33. Immune System
In normal adults they makeup 22-28% of the total number of Leukocytes in the circulating blood
0.1 mm-3mm per month
Sunshine Vitamin - Skin synthesis' Vit D From Cholesterol when exposed to sunlight
Bodys mechanism for fighting disease

34. Vitamin E
Anything that prevents you from doing a treatment
Tocopherol - serves as an antioxidant to the body
Infection of the skin that may affect any part of the body. Usually appears on the lower legs or face
Sun damage; pre cancerous( can become squamous cell carcinoma). Sharp - rough and prickly

35. Telogen
Melasma - and Chloasma
(Hair growh phase)- resting phase-the old hair falls out and the growth phase begins again
Hyluronic acid - humectants
Makes up the bones of the body

36. Skeletal Tissue
Type of tissue that the cells control the brain and nerves
Bovine (pig or cow) derivative of enzyme
Makes up the bones of the body
Dried body serum (pus or blood)

37. Distillation
Same as magnifying glass
Process of purifying water
Known as the botox place - stops the forehead from scowling
Chemical within the drug that causes physiological changes

38. lymphocytes
Energy
Open lesions/skin cancers - cold sores/herpes - windburn - sunburn - active rosacea - pregnancy
White blood cells formed in the lymphatic tissue thru out the body
Cherry angioma raised red bump - easily felt

39. Lymphatic system
Consists of lymphb flowing thru the lymphatic spaces - cleansing wastes and toxins out of the body
Provide proper skin care - emotional support - health edu - controlling and medicating erythema
1. Sodium Hydrochloride(household bleach) 2. Formaldehyde
Inflammation of the hair follicle due to an infection

40. Lacriminal
Forms eye sockets
A raised area on the skin that is generally smaller than 1 centimeter
Smallest measurable unit of an element
Small blisters that expand and rupture within 24 hrs. Yellow fluid that drains and forms a honey colored crust

41. Signs of Infection
Pain - Swelling -redness - gever - throbbing - pus
Mole
Shaving - abrasives - tweezing - chemical depilatories - electrolysis - hard wax - cold wax - soft wax - laser
Skin condition in which white bumps appear on the upper arms - thighs - and cheeks

42. Actinic Keratosis
In normal adults they makeup 22-28% of the total number of Leukocytes in the circulating blood
Blood and tissue cells secrete substances to create inflammation
Physical bumping of the skin
Sun damage; pre cancerous( can become squamous cell carcinoma). Sharp - rough and prickly

43. Epidermis
The sharing of electrons between two atoms
Chemical within the drug that causes physiological changes
Tocopherol - serves as an antioxidant to the body
This tissue is the primary concern for the esthetician

44. Frontal
Stress relief - relaxes and refreshes muscles - improves detox - keeps skin healthy - increases metabolic function - pain management - prevent cramp or strained muscles - reduces tension - headaches
Form the forehead
Very large vesicles (blister)
Bacteria that does n ot need oxygen to grow or survive

45. Examples of Mechanical Exfoliation
Uses methods of physical contact to literally scrape or bump cells off the skin
Athlete's foot
Dermatologist who perform plastic and cosmetic surgery
Granular scrubs - brush machine - luffa

46. Wheal
Hive histamines are released in the body
Open lesions/skin cancers - cold sores/herpes - windburn - sunburn - active rosacea - pregnancy
Improves product penetration - helps clear away dead skin cells and debris from the pore openings; making extractions easier - remove uneven buildup
The layer of the skin that has been affected is the papillary dermis

47. Ratio of HIV
Herpes zoster
1 in 250 people
Fairly common skin growths that vary in size. Can occur almost anywhere on the body but usually develop on the trunk
Warts are growths on your skin caused by an infection with human papilloma virus - or HPV

48. Vitamin K
Guard Cells that Constantly Patrol the Epidermis
Clotting of blood
Gentle - but firm stroking and sliding over the body
Form the forehead

49. Best candidates for chemical peels
Cuticle that splits around the nail
(Hair growh phase)- resting phase-the old hair falls out and the growth phase begins again
Hyperpigmentation - aging - acne
Bones - structures - protect organs

50. Comedogenicity
Common - acquired - benign skin growths that look like a small piece of soft - hanging skin.
Warts are growths on your skin caused by an infection with human papilloma virus - or HPV
Uses dark color to minimize or hide feature - illusion that the feature is corrected
Tendency of topical substances to cause the development of comedones