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State Board Esthetician Exam

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1. Herpes
Wound that is a bruise
Most frequently autoimmunity disease you will encounter as an esthetician
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
A sprayer that sprays a cool - fine mist - food for sensitive skin and hydration for all skin types

2. Temporal
What the number of passes are based upon
Forms the side of head by ear
Papillary layer - Reticular Dermis - Subcutaneous
Heart - pumps blood

3. Seaweed and Mud
Used in a body treatment for stimulating and detoxifying
Infection of the skin that may affect any part of the body. Usually appears on the lower legs or face
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.
Tiny particle that must live on a host cell.Capable of infesting almost all plants and animals -including bacteria

4. Actinic Keratosis
Flaky skin cell
Sun damage; pre cancerous( can become squamous cell carcinoma). Sharp - rough and prickly
Constantly bathes the various tissues of the body.removes the waste/toxins in the body
Several different types of skin swelling. Also called Dermatitis. Red - Swollen and itchy skin

5. Superficial Peeling
Generally used in body massage
Flaky skin cell
A reciprocal measurement of hydrogen's in a substance
Effects the epidermis (stratum corneum)

6. Retin A and AHA prepare for microderm
Inner tissues
Horse - archer
Bright - attention getting reds - orange - pink - yellow - coral - brown
Helps break down the stratum corneum which allows fora better result

7. Rhytidectomy
Uses methods of physical contact to literally scrape or bump cells off the skin
Facelift
Hydroquinone
Mostly thin - small pores - pink to red in color. Flushes easily - can be uncomfortable/painful when touched

8. Accutane
Rx name-isotretinoi - oral acne medication used for severe cases of acne
Herpes zoster
Cancer causing
The immune system commicates with each cell and releases hormones

9. Medium Peeling
Eyelift
Removes the entire epidermis
Widely used skin typing classification applied today to predict scarring and pigmentary problems from various treatments
A clump of white blood cells that have formed and risen to the surface of the skin

10. Face Shapes
Allows other structures to move around inside the cell
Oval - round - square - rectangle - triangle - inverted triangle -heart - diamond
Type of tissue that the cells control the brain and nerves
Pathogenic is disease causing while non-pathogenic is non disease causing.

11. Apply Soft Wax
Very thin like glaze - spreadin the direction ofhair growth at a 45 degree angle toward you - better for large areas
Ascrobic Acid - helps to protect the body from many forms of oxidation
Hyluronic acid - humectants
Bearberry extract - licorice extract - azeliac acid - kojic acid -mulberry extractg - asafetida - magnesium ascorbyl phosphate - ascorbyl glucosamine - arbutin

12. Acne
Genetically inherited disease-excess oil secreted by trhe sebaceous glands. Cells that clog the pores - trapping oil in the follicle
Important when doing a massage
14% Salicylic - 14% Lactic - 14% resorcinol
Ingredients that lubricate skin and give cosmetics a soft smooth feeling

13. Protection
Main function of the nail
Negative charges of electricity that resolve around the nucleus of an atom
A form of eczema that primarily affects oily areas of the face
Stress - Overactive Sebaceous Glands - Dead Skin cell accummulation - Bacteria and Inflammation - Comedogenic ingredients

14. Inflammatory Phase
Bones - structures - protect organs
Blood and tissue cells secrete substances to create inflammation
Relaxing and calm- blue - green - violet - grey
Removal of dead skin cells

15. Contouring
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
White spots appearing on the nail
Uses dark color to minimize or hide feature - illusion that the feature is corrected
Sun damage; pre cancerous( can become squamous cell carcinoma). Sharp - rough and prickly

16. Superficial peeling
Back - cellulite - hand - arm - foot
Prevents most americans from getting body treatments
Melasma - and Chloasma
Deepest type of chemical peeling performed by a esthetician

17. Pustule
Dead buildup - bacteria and fatty acids from sebum
AHA exfoliant - melanin suppressant - Retin A
A clump of white blood cells that have formed and risen to the surface of the skin
Tinea versicolor- yeast infection that affects the ability of the skin to produce melanin

18. Bullae
Oval - round - square - rectangle - triangle - inverted triangle -heart - diamond
Allows other structures to move around inside the cell
Raised growths on the skin. Means greasy and keratosis means thickening of the skin
Very large vesicles (blister)

19. Tinea Versicolor
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
Common - benign -superficial cutaneous fungal infection usually characterized by hypopigmented or hyperpigmented macules and patches on the chest and the back
Uses methods of physical contact to literally scrape or bump cells off the skin
Fatty pockets found on eyelids

20. Tests that detect HIV
Federal agency that regulates the cosmetic industry
Main function of the nail
Elisa - western blot test
Small blisters that expand and rupture within 24 hrs. Yellow fluid that drains and forms a honey colored crust

21. Melanoma
Most seriously and deadliest skin cancer. Moles that are dark in color
Every 2 weeks
A raised area on the skin that is generally smaller than 1 centimeter
A sprayer that sprays a cool - fine mist - food for sensitive skin and hydration for all skin types

22. Bromelain
Raised lesion with a flat surface
Pineapple-derivative of enzyme
Flaky skin cell
Resting

23. Healthy nails
Type of wound is unclean with jagged edges and can be of varying depths
Smooth -pinkish - translucent
Sunshine Vitamin - Skin synthesis' Vit D From Cholesterol when exposed to sunlight
Forms lower back of cranium

24. Erosion
Tendency of topical substances to cause the development of comedones
Ringworm of the feet
Despressed scar
The structure in which the hair growsthat are commonly knownas "pores" - the hair follicle

25. Apply hard wax
Forms lower back of cranium
Too much thryroid hormone
Applied thicker - should have lip to pullm spread in the directionof hair growth - sets in seconds - good for smaller arears
(Hair growh phase)- resting phase-the old hair falls out and the growth phase begins again

26. Selective Permeability
Granular scrubs - brush machine - luffa
Cell membrane can let certain substances "in" the body for example food - water and oxygen. It can also let "out" certain substances such as carbon dioxude and waste materials
Pink eye - impetigo - herpes
Infection of the skin that may affect any part of the body. Usually appears on the lower legs or face

27. UVC RAY
Cancer causing short ray - penetrates to the stratum corneum
Forms eye sockets
Granular scrubs - brush machine - luffa
The sharing of electrons between two atoms

28. Basic Esthetician
Chemical exfoliant that works from the inside out. Glycoloic - lactic - malic - and tartaric acids -- best for aging - dry/dehydrated - wrinkle and hyperpigmentation
Particles that make up the nucleus of an atom- no charge
30% concentration (or below) or 3.0 pH of exfoliation products
A raised area of the skin that is generally smaller than 1 centimeter

29. Hot Wax
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
Melasma - and Chloasma
More aggressive kneading
Smallest measurable unit of an element

30. Deep Peeling
Name of a group of diseases caused by a fungus- ringworm - athlete's foot and jock itch
Growing
Health - Insurance - Portability - Accountability - Act
Effects the epidermis- papillary layer

31. Blepharoplasty
Negative charges of electricity that resolve around the nucleus of an atom
Very small threadlike growing
Burning ray - less intense - penetrate to the basal layer
Eyelift

32. Waxing Hair Removal
Softening - antibacterial and anti inflammatory
What the number of passes are based upon
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.
Bearberry extract - licorice extract - azeliac acid - kojic acid -mulberry extractg - asafetida - magnesium ascorbyl phosphate - ascorbyl glucosamine - arbutin

33. Urinary System
Main method of extracting essential oils. Egyptians were the first to use this
Secrets waste and water control
Temperature regulator - sensory - healing - immunity - protection
Dried body serum (pus or blood)

34. OHM
Small blisters that expand and rupture within 24 hrs. Yellow fluid that drains and forms a honey colored crust
Measure of how much a material resists a flowing current
Microorganisms that cover almost every surface - including the skin of the human body.
Falling out

35. Risk management
Heavy large molecule that sits on the top of the skin and prevents moisture loss
Uses methods of physical contact to literally scrape or bump cells off the skin
Avoiding malpractice through avoiding potential risk
Uses light color to enhance features making it appear larger

36. Control Group
Subjective - Objective - Assessment - Plan
An experiment that does not change behavior
A nodule is a raised lesion that is larger and deeper in the skin than a papule
Center for Disease Control

37. Cellulitis Symptoms/Signs
Depsion or depression
Treats eye diseases and performs eye related surgeries
Glogau - Rubin
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

38. Statistics
(phase of hair growth) - growth phase
The path a current takes as it moves thru a system
Reproduction and continuation of species
Measurement of mathematical changed in the experiment

39. Friction
Massage movements is usuallyused to stimulate cellulite areas
Freckle smaller than 1 cm
Stress - Overactive Sebaceous Glands - Dead Skin cell accummulation - Bacteria and Inflammation - Comedogenic ingredients
A chemical in its simplest form

40. Solution
Inert - acts as a sunscreen - camouglages imperfections - light and all purpose - skin friendly
Mixture of different chemicals evenly dispersed through the mixture
Evaluating skin response to UV light
Cell membrane can let certain substances "in" the body for example food - water and oxygen. It can also let "out" certain substances such as carbon dioxude and waste materials

41. Sebaceous gland
It works by dissolving surface lipids that hold the cells of the corneum together
Oil gland
Improper diet - excessive alcohol intake - lacking exercise
Scab and scar tissue build to protect and induce healing

42. Tapotement
Perform all types of reconstructive and cosmetic surgery
Gentle tapping movements
Most modern machines are closed systems that do not allow particulate emission
Mixing and matching treatments

43. Lentigines
Scientific use of water as a treatment of injuries - diseases - or mental well being
Freckles
Hive histamines are released in the body
(hair growth phase)- transition or shrieveling phase

44. Black
Forms side and top of cranium
Get keloids easily - hyperpigmentation easily - can be sensitive - age slowly
Articles other than food intendedto affect the structure of any function of the body
Removal of dead skin cells

45. Skin
Common - acquired - benign skin growths that look like a small piece of soft - hanging skin.
The largest organ of the body
Allows other structures to move around inside the cell
Bacteria that does not need oxygen to grow or survive

46. Contridications to Hydroxy Acid Treatments
Reduce strength
Scientific use of water as a treatment of injuries - diseases - or mental well being
Open lesions/skin cancers - cold sores/herpes - windburn - sunburn - active rosacea - pregnancy
increase sensitivity of the skin - dehydration - possible hyperpigmentation - fluctuation in blood flow

47. Closed Comedones
Chemicals that kill a majority of pathogenic microorganisms
Non inflammatory acne lesions usually called whiteheads
Ringworm of the feet
Deeper faster effleurage - increases blood circulation

48. Eczema
Several different types of skin swelling. Also called Dermatitis. Red - Swollen and itchy skin
Widely used skin typing classification applied today to predict scarring and pigmentary problems from various treatments
Genetically inherited disease-excess oil secreted by trhe sebaceous glands. Cells that clog the pores - trapping oil in the follicle
Treat all body fluids as they were/are contagious

49. Granular scrubs- how long should you scrub the face?
Two or more elements joined together to produce an entirely different substance
Inflammation of the skin
1-2 min
Viral skin infection that causes raised - pearl-like papules or nodules on the skin

50. Supine
Constantly bathes the various tissues of the body.removes the waste/toxins in the body
Oval - round - square - rectangle - triangle - inverted triangle -heart - diamond
Client is face up
increase sensitivity of the skin - dehydration - possible hyperpigmentation - fluctuation in blood flow