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State Board Esthetician Exam

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1. Hydrotherapy
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
Scientific use of water as a treatment of injuries - diseases - or mental well being
Uses dark color to minimize or hide feature - illusion that the feature is corrected
Products are treatments that do not contain water

2. Risk management
Every 2 weeks
Surgical procedures used for cosmetic purposes only ex: eye lift - face lift - forehead lifts - liposuction - collagen injections
Temperature regulator - sensory - healing - immunity - protection
Avoiding malpractice through avoiding potential risk

3. Massage
Upper jawbone
Any sort of mechanically or manual manipulation of soft tissue
Contains highly balancing emollient algae
Allergies - rosacea - acne - psoriasis - cancer

4. Ratio of HIV
1-2 min
Cleansing milks made mostly of water for sensitive and dry skin
1 in 250 people
Substance that allows ingredients to be delivered in the body

5. Conductor
An element that will easily pass and electrical current or flow of negatively charged electrons
Primary catalyst a chronic stress - high level of stress throws adrenal glands in over drive. Setting the stage for acne in 30s and 40s
Soild bump 1 centimeter can be felt
Prevents most americans from getting body treatments

6. Herpes Simplex
Forms eye sockets
Breaks down food and secretes waste
A viral infection of the skin
Medium pressure should be used when holding the hand piece against the skin

7. Removing Surface Cells impove or help the skin
Hives due to allergies
Too much thryroid hormone
Improves product penetration - helps clear away dead skin cells and debris from the pore openings; making extractions easier - remove uneven buildup
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

8. Mold
A fungus caused when moisture seeps between an artifical nail and the free edge of the nail
Horse - archer
This tissue is the primary concern for the esthetician
Energy

9. Pre- care for laser treatments consists of...
Ringworm of the feet
AHA exfoliant - melanin suppressant - Retin A
To better communicate with clients about better skincare and cosmetics
The layer of the skin that has been affected is the papillary dermis

10. Bromelain
Name of a group of diseases caused by a fungus- ringworm - athlete's foot and jock itch
Pineapple-derivative of enzyme
(Hair growh phase)- resting phase-the old hair falls out and the growth phase begins again
Freckles

11. The most important indicator in the treatment room of skin type?
A fungus caused when moisture seeps between an artifical nail and the free edge of the nail
Gives the cell structure and shape- posses a function known as selective permeability
Shingles is a painful - blistering skin rash due to the varicella-zoster virus - the virus that causes chickenpox
Evaluating skin response to UV light

12. Hot Wax
Oil gland
Genetically inherited disease-excess oil secreted by trhe sebaceous glands. Cells that clog the pores - trapping oil in the follicle
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
Helps break down the stratum corneum which allows fora better result

13. Interleodion
Most modern machines are closed systems that do not allow particulate emission
Steam does to enhance discrustation
Shaving - abrasives - tweezing - chemical depilatories - electrolysis - hard wax - cold wax - soft wax - laser
The immune system commicates with each cell and releases hormones

14. Common factors that trigger acne
Too much thryroid hormone
1 in 250 people
Treats eye diseases and performs eye related surgeries
Stress - Overactive Sebaceous Glands - Dead Skin cell accummulation - Bacteria and Inflammation - Comedogenic ingredients

15. Skin
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
Regulates hormone producing glands
0.1 mm-3mm per month
The largest organ of the body

16. P.Acne
Sunshine Vitamin - Skin synthesis' Vit D From Cholesterol when exposed to sunlight
Reproduction and continuation of species
Oil serums - petoleum based products - lip balms - silicone serums
Scientific name for acne vulgaris

17. Hyperthyroidism
Thickening of the tissue
Constantly bathes the various tissues of the body.removes the waste/toxins in the body
Outer tissue
Too much thryroid hormone

18. Vitamin K
Most seriously and deadliest skin cancer. Moles that are dark in color
Cuticle that splits around the nail
Hydroquinone
Aids in the coagulation of blood

19. Benefits of exfoliation
Dissolving dead skin cells
Drugs that are made from extracts of living organisms that simply kill bacteria
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
Nail

20. Nervous System
Substance that allows ingredients to be delivered in the body
Reduce strength
Tocopherol - serves as an antioxidant to the body
Basis of consciousness and creativity

21. Pustule
Flat surface raised above the skin
Raised scar
Body's defense
Artificial way of tricking the immune system into making anitbodies

22. Plaque
Raised lesion with a flat surface
Two different elements or compounds that are mixed together
Subjective - Objective - Assessment - Plan
Cuticle that splits around the nail

23. Reproductive system
Reproduction and continuation of species
Very large vesicles (blister)
Several different types of skin swelling. Also called Dermatitis. Red - Swollen and itchy skin
Basis of consciousness and creativity

24. Face Shapes
Oval - round - square - rectangle - triangle - inverted triangle -heart - diamond
Main function of the nail
A raised area of the skin that is generally smaller than 1 centimeter
Avoiding malpractice through avoiding potential risk

25. Loupe
Lower jawbone
Same as magnifying glass
Autoimmune deficiency syndrome
Articles intended to be rubbed - poured or sprinkled to the human body for cleansing - beautifying or promotion attractiveness

26. Lymphatic system
Consists of lymphb flowing thru the lymphatic spaces - cleansing wastes and toxins out of the body
Inflammation of the skin caused by direct contact with an irritating or allergy-causing substance (irrant or allergen)
Glass
Resting

27. Lightening Ingredients
Most modern machines are closed systems that do not allow particulate emission
Hydroquinone
Systemic disease - clients undergoing chemo - vascular problems - pregnancy - daibetic - swelling - infection - lumps - bumps - any unstable health condition
Autoimmune deficiency syndrome

28. Distillation
Rich in vitamins - stimulates metabolic rate
Main method of extracting essential oils. Egyptians were the first to use this
A fungus caused when moisture seeps between an artifical nail and the free edge of the nail
The path a current takes as it moves thru a system

29. Rhytidectomy
Horse - archer
Federal agency that regulates the cosmetic industry
Guard Cells that Constantly Patrol the Epidermis
Facelift

30. Vitamin K
Deep infection caused by a deep massive invasion of white blood cells
Chemical exfoliant that works from the inside out. Glycoloic - lactic - malic - and tartaric acids -- best for aging - dry/dehydrated - wrinkle and hyperpigmentation
Clotting of blood
Injury - nutrition deficiency - hereditary

31. Parietal
Body sculpting Ex: breast implants - liposuction
Forms side and top of cranium
Hydroquinone - kojic acid - mulberry
Bearberry extract - licorice extract - azeliac acid - kojic acid -mulberry extractg - asafetida - magnesium ascorbyl phosphate - ascorbyl glucosamine - arbutin

32. Herpes Zoster
Split or brittle nail
14% Salicylic - 14% Lactic - 14% resorcinol
Scab and scar tissue build to protect and induce healing
Shingles is a painful - blistering skin rash due to the varicella-zoster virus - the virus that causes chickenpox

33. Impetigo
Bearberry extract - licorice extract - azeliac acid - kojic acid -mulberry extractg - asafetida - magnesium ascorbyl phosphate - ascorbyl glucosamine - arbutin
Products are treatments that do not contain water
Papillary layer - Reticular Dermis - Subcutaneous
Skin infected caused by bacteria. Usually the cause is staphylococcal(staph) but sometimes streptococcus(strep).

34. Zygomatic arch
Smallest possible unit of an element
Papaya=derivative of enzyme
Cheek bones
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

35. Sugaring
The impaction is neither red nor inflammed
Activates nerve and muscle tissue
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
It works by dissolving surface lipids that hold the cells of the corneum together

36. Swedish massage movements
Falling out
Red yellow blue
Generally used in body massage
Resting

37. CDC
Couperose skin - fragile - thin skin - patients taking Accutane
Scab and scar tissue build to protect and induce healing
Protein that makes up 70% of the weight of the skin
Center for Disease Control

38. Complimentary colors
More aggressive kneading
Colors that are opposite one another on the color wheel
First stage of comedo formation; a comedoso small that it can be seen only with a microscope
Blackheads - Whiteheads

39. Window Phase
Skin infected caused by bacteria. Usually the cause is staphylococcal(staph) but sometimes streptococcus(strep).
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
Main function of the nail

40. What is the difference between a papule and a nodule?
Process of killing ALL microorganisms
A nodule is a raised lesion that is larger and deeper in the skin than a papule
Build up of cells
Warts are growths on your skin caused by an infection with human papilloma virus - or HPV

41. Scientific Method
Development of an idea based on available information
An element that will easily pass and electrical current or flow of negatively charged electrons
Granular scrubs - brush machine - luffa
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.

42. Fitzpatrick Skin Typing
Granular scrubs - brush machine - luffa
Widely used skin typing classification applied today to predict scarring and pigmentary problems from various treatments
Pledge that physicians make in order to become licensed
Common - benign -superficial cutaneous fungal infection usually characterized by hypopigmented or hyperpigmented macules and patches on the chest and the back

43. Jessners Peel
Thickeness of the stratum corneum - large buildup of dead skin cells - excessively oily skin - temperature of the skin
Antibacterial - antiseptic - ant-inflammatory - keratolytic - kills p.acne
Growing
14% Salicylic - 14% Lactic - 14% resorcinol

44. Effleurage
Gentle - but firm stroking and sliding over the body
Other Potential Infections Material
(hair growth phase)- transition or shrieveling phase
Process of purifying water

45. How often should i client have enzyme treatments?
Technical name for fat
Client is laying face down
Every 2 weeks
Pineapple-derivative of enzyme

46. Cell Membrane
Chemical within the drug that causes physiological changes
1-2 min
Gives the cell structure and shape- posses a function known as selective permeability
Tendency of topical substances to cause the development of comedones

47. Acne Cosmetica
Type of crystals that can be used for microderm- benefits: less irritation - stable - hard - inert
Acne caused by cosmetics
Causes free radicals - depletion of Vit. C in the body - decreases circulation - makes skin sallow - and causes extrinsic aging around the mouth
Health - Insurance - Portability - Accountability - Act

48. Dr. Lucas
Infection of the skin that may affect any part of the body. Usually appears on the lower legs or face
Effects the epidermis- papillary layer
A sprayer that sprays a cool - fine mist - food for sensitive skin and hydration for all skin types
Primary catalyst a chronic stress - high level of stress throws adrenal glands in over drive. Setting the stage for acne in 30s and 40s

49. Catagen
Main function of the nail
Artificial way of tricking the immune system into making anitbodies
A form of eczema that primarily affects oily areas of the face
(hair growth phase)- transition or shrieveling phase

50. Distillation
Effects the epidermis (stratum corneum)
A clump of white blood cells that have formed and risen to the surface of the skin
Process of purifying water
Shingles is a painful - blistering skin rash due to the varicella-zoster virus - the virus that causes chickenpox