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State Board Esthetician Exam

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1. Keloids
Stratum Corneum - Stratum Lucidum - Stratum Granulosum - Stratum Spinosum - Basal Layer or Stratum Germinitavim
Raised scar
Breaks down food and secretes waste
Resting

2. Ethmoid
Sweat gland
Bone between eye sockets
Small blisters that expand and rupture within 24 hrs. Yellow fluid that drains and forms a honey colored crust
Connects all bones

3. Cool Colors
Regulates hormone producing glands
Includes how to safely clean up after an accidental spill
Relaxing and calm- blue - green - violet - grey
Consists of lymphb flowing thru the lymphatic spaces - cleansing wastes and toxins out of the body

4. Lasers for Skin Resurfacing
Special chemicals that are manufactured or secreted by glands within the body
Treats eye diseases and performs eye related surgeries
Erbium - CO2 - Carbon Dioxide
Moderate acne- blackheads and milia can break out in the greater numbers.

5. Common Complications with chemical peels
Massage movements is usuallyused to stimulate cellulite areas
Injury - which can cause hyperpigmentation - cold sore reactivating
The term for immunity to a certain disease built by antibodies the body produces when you get sick
Tocopherol - serves as an antioxidant to the body

6. Reproductive system
Found on the cheeks - jaw line - and chin
Reproduction and continuation of species
Improper diet - excessive alcohol intake - lacking exercise
A clump of white blood cells that have formed and risen to the surface of the skin

7. Patch
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
Sweat gland
Freckle larger than 1 cm
Skin is dry and scaly like a fish; build up of keratinous cells

8. Contouring
Uses dark color to minimize or hide feature - illusion that the feature is corrected
Pineapple-derivative of enzyme
Medium pressure should be used when holding the hand piece against the skin
Follicle Wall - Sebaceous Glands - Intercellular - Transcelluar

9. Circulatory system
Athlete's foot
Bone between eye sockets
Hydroquinone
Heart - pumps blood

10. What causes adult acne?
Primary catalyst a chronic stress - high level of stress throws adrenal glands in over drive. Setting the stage for acne in 30s and 40s
Uses dark color to minimize or hide feature - illusion that the feature is corrected
Potential hydrogen
Breathing - provides oxygen to the blood

11. Lower pH Level
A lower pH will make a peel more active
Most modern machines are closed systems that do not allow particulate emission
Get keloids easily - hyperpigmentation easily - can be sensitive - age slowly
Bone between eye sockets

12. Melanin Suppressants
Scar tissue formed during healing
Hydroquinone - kojic acid - mulberry
Erbium - CO2 - Carbon Dioxide
Open lesions/skin cancers - cold sores/herpes - windburn - sunburn - active rosacea - pregnancy

13. Sutures
Stiches
Heart - pumps blood
Two or more elements joined together to produce an entirely different substance
Several different types of skin swelling. Also called Dermatitis. Red - Swollen and itchy skin

14. Covalent bonds
How many pints of bloodare in the human body
The impaction is neither red nor inflammed
The sharing of electrons between two atoms
Movement

15. Macule
50% concentration (or below) or 1.0 pH of exfoliation products
Basis of consciousness and creativity
How many pints of bloodare in the human body
Freckle smaller than 1 cm

16. Posture
Tendency of topical substances to cause the development of comedones
Important when doing a massage
Mostly thin - small pores - pink to red in color. Flushes easily - can be uncomfortable/painful when touched
Lack of lipids (lack of fat/oil)

17. Preservatives
Bone between eye sockets
A clump of white blood cells that have formed and risen to the surface of the skin
(hair growth phase)- transition or shrieveling phase
Chemical agents that inhibit the growth of microorganisms in cosmetics

18. Cellulitis Symptoms/Signs
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
Chemicals added to products to prevent oxidation
Protein that makes up 70% of the weight of the skin
Dermatologist who perform plastic and cosmetic surgery

19. Layers of the epidermis
Stratum Corneum - Stratum Lucidum - Stratum Granulosum - Stratum Spinosum - Basal Layer or Stratum Germinitavim
Improves product penetration - helps clear away dead skin cells and debris from the pore openings; making extractions easier - remove uneven buildup
Skin condition in which white bumps appear on the upper arms - thighs - and cheeks
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20. Aging Classification Systems
Outer tissue
Inert - acts as a sunscreen - camouglages imperfections - light and all purpose - skin friendly
Smooth -pinkish - translucent
Glogau - Rubin

21. Respiratory system
Breathing - provides oxygen to the blood
1 in 250 people
Particles that make up the nucleus of an atom- no charge
The path a current takes as it moves thru a system

22. Effects of Smoking on the skin
Deepest type of chemical peeling performed by a esthetician
Causes free radicals - depletion of Vit. C in the body - decreases circulation - makes skin sallow - and causes extrinsic aging around the mouth
Stress relief - relaxes and refreshes muscles - improves detox - keeps skin healthy - increases metabolic function - pain management - prevent cramp or strained muscles - reduces tension - headaches
Tendency of topical substances to cause the development of comedones

23. Urinary System
Uses light color to enhance features making it appear larger
Raised growths on the skin. Means greasy and keratosis means thickening of the skin
Secrets waste and water control
Acne caused by cosmetics

24. Electricity
Energy
Stratum Corneum - Stratum Lucidum - Stratum Granulosum - Stratum Spinosum - Basal Layer or Stratum Germinitavim
A condition in which a person picks at their acne lesions
Common acne- inflammatory condition of the sebaceous glands of the skin. Consits of red - elevated areas on the skin that may develop into pustules and even futher into cyst that can cause scarring

25. AHA
Pathogenic is disease causing while non-pathogenic is non disease causing.
Chemicals that kill a majority of pathogenic microorganisms
Chemical exfoliant that works from the inside out. Glycoloic - lactic - malic - and tartaric acids -- best for aging - dry/dehydrated - wrinkle and hyperpigmentation
Tendency of topical substances to cause the development of comedones

26. Corrugator Supercili
Mildest acne that's often just a minor pimple that appear occasionally in small numbers and small bumps that can disapper without being treated
A clump of white blood cells that have formed and risen to the surface of the skin
Known as the botox place - stops the forehead from scowling
1. Sodium Hydrochloride(household bleach) 2. Formaldehyde

27. Conductor
An element that will easily pass and electrical current or flow of negatively charged electrons
Removal of dead skin cells
Bone between eye sockets
Bacteria that does n ot need oxygen to grow or survive

28. What implements or materials cannot be used in an autoclave?
Makes up the bones of the body
Thickeness of the stratum corneum - large buildup of dead skin cells - excessively oily skin - temperature of the skin
Articles other than food intendedto affect the structure of any function of the body
Glass

29. Algae
Aids in firmness and skin renewal
Type of crystals that can be used for microderm- benefits: less irritation - stable - hard - inert
Process of purifying water
Inflammation of the hair follicle due to an infection

30. Acne Cosmetica
Temporarily sensitive due tosomething causing irritation - by environment or applied. Such as windburn - sunburn -or chemicals
Acne caused by cosmetics
Hyperpigmentation - aging - acne
Freckle larger than 1 cm

31. Prone
Upper jawbone
Product designed for appearance improvement and has positive physiological effects
The opening of a follicle
Client is laying face down

32. Lesion
Clotting of blood
Procedures used for accidental injuries orother physcial deformities ex: skin cancer removal - nose job
Any mark on the skin that is not normal
Bovine (pig or cow) derivative of enzyme

33. Virus
Tiny particle that must live on a host cell.Capable of infesting almost all plants and animals -including bacteria
Red yellow blue
1:10 with water 4 disposable materials that prevent cross- contamination 1. cotton swabs 2. paper towels 3.Disposable staptulas 4. Gloves
Measure of how much a material resists a flowing current

34. Ophthalmic Surgeon
Forms side and top of cranium
Development of an idea based on available information
2nd most deady - caused by Cumulative sun exposure. Raised - crusty - warty looking. appears as ulcers or nodular bumps may bleed easily
Treats eye diseases and performs eye related surgeries

35. What is the ratio you can dilute household bleach for a disinfectant?
Surgical procedures used for cosmetic purposes only ex: eye lift - face lift - forehead lifts - liposuction - collagen injections
It works by dissolving surface lipids that hold the cells of the corneum together
1:10 with water 4 disposable materials that prevent cross- contamination 1. cotton swabs 2. paper towels 3.Disposable staptulas 4. Gloves
Treat all body fluids as they were/are contagious

36. Vehicle
A condition in which a person picks at their acne lesions
Contains highly balancing emollient algae
Substance that allows ingredients to be delivered in the body
Generally used in body massage

37. Microderm Machines
Gentle tapping movements
Most modern machines are closed systems that do not allow particulate emission
Back - cellulite - hand - arm - foot
Improves product penetration - helps clear away dead skin cells and debris from the pore openings; making extractions easier - remove uneven buildup

38. Petrissage
Sun damage; pre cancerous( can become squamous cell carcinoma). Sharp - rough and prickly
Gentle tapping movements
Relaxing and calm- blue - green - violet - grey
More aggressive kneading

39. Buffering
Procedures used for accidental injuries orother physcial deformities ex: skin cancer removal - nose job
Reduce strength
(hair growth phase)- transition or shrieveling phase
Type of crystals that can be used for microderm- benefits: less irritation - stable - hard - inert

40. Emollients
Raised growths on the skin. Means greasy and keratosis means thickening of the skin
Creates a chemical reaction that acts to emulsify or liquefy sebum- 2 reactions disincrustation and iontophoresis
Ingredients that lubricate skin and give cosmetics a soft smooth feeling
To better communicate with clients about better skincare and cosmetics

41. Occlusive
Heavy large molecule that sits on the top of the skin and prevents moisture loss
Non inflammatory acne lesions usually called blackheads
Reproduction and continuation of species
Process of purifying water

42. Vesicle
Chemicals that kill a majority of pathogenic microorganisms
Blisters
Bond between atoms sharing electrons
Split or brittle nail

43. Impetigo
Skin infected caused by bacteria. Usually the cause is staphylococcal(staph) but sometimes streptococcus(strep).
How many pints of bloodare in the human body
Moderate acne- blackheads and milia can break out in the greater numbers.
increase sensitivity of the skin - dehydration - possible hyperpigmentation - fluctuation in blood flow

44. Sun exposure
Worst enemy of the langerhans cells
Steam does to enhance discrustation
Artificial way of tricking the immune system into making anitbodies
Sun damage; pre cancerous( can become squamous cell carcinoma). Sharp - rough and prickly

45. Scientific Method
Development of an idea based on available information
First stage of comedo formation; a comedoso small that it can be seen only with a microscope
Common - benign -superficial cutaneous fungal infection usually characterized by hypopigmented or hyperpigmented macules and patches on the chest and the back
Center for Disease Control

46. Mechanical/Manual Exfoliation
Effects the epidermis- papillary layer
Physical bumping of the skin
Scab and scar tissue build to protect and induce healing
Medium pressure should be used when holding the hand piece against the skin

47. 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
Body's defense
Cheek bones
Pink eye - impetigo - herpes

48. Symptoms of Impetigo
Snall deposits of sebum
Wasting away
Quicker than hot wax - larger areas can be waxed at once - suitable for most hair types - hair re-growth is finer
Small blisters that expand and rupture within 24 hrs. Yellow fluid that drains and forms a honey colored crust

49. Superficial Peeling
Effects the epidermis (stratum corneum)
An experiment that does not change behavior
What the number of passes are based upon
Contains highly balancing emollient algae

50. Layers of the Dermis
Most serious- the condition is medically referred to as nodulocystic - or cystic acne where the skin displays numerous pustules - papules - pustules with large cysts
Forms side and top of cranium
The term for immunity to a certain disease built by antibodies the body produces when you get sick
Papillary layer - Reticular Dermis - Subcutaneous