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State Board Esthetician Exam

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1. Risk management
Tendency of topical substances to cause the development of comedones
A chemical in its simplest form
Avoiding malpractice through avoiding potential risk
Very small threadlike growing

2. Grade 4 Acne
Process of purifying water
Greek word for "perceptible of the senses"
Most serious- the condition is medically referred to as nodulocystic - or cystic acne where the skin displays numerous pustules - papules - pustules with large cysts
Generally manufactured without the use of certain ingredients that are known to frequently cause allergic reactions

3. Salicylic Benefits
Antibacterial - antiseptic - ant-inflammatory - keratolytic - kills p.acne
Papaya=derivative of enzyme
Dissolving dead skin cells
Process of purifying water

4. Basic Esthetician
30% concentration (or below) or 3.0 pH of exfoliation products
Bond between two ions that have opposite charges
Widely used skin typing classification applied today to predict scarring and pigmentary problems from various treatments
Pineapple-derivative of enzyme

5. Patch
Snall deposits of sebum
Freckle larger than 1 cm
Temperature regulator - sensory - healing - immunity - protection
A clump of white blood cells that have formed and risen to the surface of the skin

6. Cool Colors
Orange green violet
Skin infected caused by bacteria. Usually the cause is staphylococcal(staph) but sometimes streptococcus(strep).
Relaxing and calm- blue - green - violet - grey
Layer of lipids and sweat secretions that help kill bacteria

7. pterygium
Uses methods of physical contact to literally scrape or bump cells off the skin
Cuticle that splits around the nail
Chemicals added to products to prevent oxidation
Bodys mechanism for fighting disease

8. Hypothyroidism
Procedures used for accidental injuries orother physcial deformities ex: skin cancer removal - nose job
Not enough thyroid hormone
Very large vesicles (blister)
Oil gland

9. Sensory nerves
Nerves that allow you to feel pain - heat and cold - pressure and touch
This tissue is the primary concern for the esthetician
Orange green violet
Thickening of the tissue

10. Aesthikos
Cancer causing
Infection of the skin that may affect any part of the body. Usually appears on the lower legs or face
It works by dissolving surface lipids that hold the cells of the corneum together
Greek word for "perceptible of the senses"

11. Mineral makeup
Hydroquinone - kojic acid - mulberry
AHA exfoliant - melanin suppressant - Retin A
Type of tissue that the cells control the brain and nerves
Inert - acts as a sunscreen - camouglages imperfections - light and all purpose - skin friendly

12. 4 Factors that can influence Skin Penetration
0.1 mm-3mm per month
Thickeness of the stratum corneum - large buildup of dead skin cells - excessively oily skin - temperature of the skin
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
Every 2 weeks

13. Hippocratic oath
Pledge that physicians make in order to become licensed
Ringworm of the hands
Common - acquired - benign skin growths that look like a small piece of soft - hanging skin.
Herpes zoster

14. 10 pints
Special chemicals that are manufactured or secreted by glands within the body
White blood cells formed in the lymphatic tissue thru out the body
A lower pH will make a peel more active
How many pints of bloodare in the human body

15. Laceration
Breaks down food and secretes waste
Center for Disease Control
Type of wound is unclean with jagged edges and can be of varying depths
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

16. Tumor
Applied thicker - should have lip to pullm spread in the directionof hair growth - sets in seconds - good for smaller arears
0.1 mm-3mm per month
Very large nodule
Refreshed appearance - reduction of t-zone oiliness - temporary pore reduction - tighter skin

17. Ostium
Estheticians must wear gloves to perform in-office treatments in order to protect them from microorganisms
Artificial way of tricking the immune system into making anitbodies
The opening of a follicle
2nd most deady - caused by Cumulative sun exposure. Raised - crusty - warty looking. appears as ulcers or nodular bumps may bleed easily

18. Healthy nails
Smooth -pinkish - translucent
Steam does to enhance discrustation
Thin layer of tissue- this is how the nail plate and nail bed are attached
Allows other structures to move around inside the cell

19. Pilosebaceous Unit
Primary catalyst a chronic stress - high level of stress throws adrenal glands in over drive. Setting the stage for acne in 30s and 40s
The structure in which the hair growsthat are commonly knownas "pores" - the hair follicle
1 in 250 people
Rx name-isotretinoi - oral acne medication used for severe cases of acne

20. Examples of Mechanical Exfoliation
Granular scrubs - brush machine - luffa
Surgical procedures used for cosmetic purposes only ex: eye lift - face lift - forehead lifts - liposuction - collagen injections
Nerves repsonsible for movement such as smiling facial expressions
Most seriously and deadliest skin cancer. Moles that are dark in color

21. Galvanic
Creates a chemical reaction that acts to emulsify or liquefy sebum- 2 reactions disincrustation and iontophoresis
Constantly bathes the various tissues of the body.removes the waste/toxins in the body
Allergies - rosacea - acne - psoriasis - cancer
Anything that takes up space and has substance

22. Zygomatic arch
Name of a group of diseases caused by a fungus- ringworm - athlete's foot and jock itch
Chemical exfoliant htta works from the outside in. salisylic and citric acid- best for acne - rosacea - telangectasia
Steam does to enhance discrustation
Cheek bones

23. Cidesco
Wasting away
Stress relief - relaxes and refreshes muscles - improves detox - keeps skin healthy - increases metabolic function - pain management - prevent cramp or strained muscles - reduces tension - headaches
For an esthetician - highest earned title in the world
Extractions - microderm - mani/pedi - waxing

24. Cyanophyta
Measure of how much a material resists a flowing current
Scientific name for acne vulgaris
Glogau - Rubin
Rich in vitamins - stimulates metabolic rate

25. Digestive System
Anything that takes up space and has substance
Client is face up
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
Breaks down food and secretes waste

26. Distillation
Uses light color to enhance features making it appear larger
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
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
Process of purifying water

27. Considerations with use of Hydroxy Acid
Blackheads - Whiteheads
Base of formula - percentage - pH
Deeper faster effleurage - increases blood circulation
Gives a product a gel like consistency

28. Excoriation scar
Bring pH level back - neutralize skin - clean debris
Clotting of blood
Caused by scraped or scratches
A fungus caused when moisture seeps between an artifical nail and the free edge of the nail

29. Vitamin K
Colors that are opposite one another on the color wheel
Reproduction and continuation of species
Warts are growths on your skin caused by an infection with human papilloma virus - or HPV
Aids in the coagulation of blood

30. Sebaceous gland
Measure of how much a material resists a flowing current
Found on the cheeks - jaw line - and chin
Oil gland
Allergies - rosacea - acne - psoriasis - cancer

31. Warts
Warts are growths on your skin caused by an infection with human papilloma virus - or HPV
1 in 250 people
Not enough thyroid hormone
Deeper faster effleurage - increases blood circulation

32. Spot treatments on the body
Inflammation of the skin caused by direct contact with an irritating or allergy-causing substance (irrant or allergen)
Follicle Wall - Sebaceous Glands - Intercellular - Transcelluar
Raised growths on the skin. Means greasy and keratosis means thickening of the skin
Back - cellulite - hand - arm - foot

33. Statistics
Activates nerve and muscle tissue
Most modern machines are closed systems that do not allow particulate emission
Measurement of mathematical changed in the experiment
Couperose skin - fragile - thin skin - patients taking Accutane

34. Vitiligo
Loss of cells that give color to the skin(melanocytes) results in smooth - white patches in the midst of normally pigemented skin
Chemicals added to products to prevent oxidation
A sprayer that sprays a cool - fine mist - food for sensitive skin and hydration for all skin types
Chemical agents that inhibit the growth of microorganisms in cosmetics

35. Mechanical/Manual Exfoliation
Physical bumping of the skin
Chemical agents that inhibit the growth of microorganisms in cosmetics
Deep infection caused by a deep massive invasion of white blood cells
To better communicate with clients about better skincare and cosmetics

36. What is the ratio you can dilute household bleach for a disinfectant?
Ingredients that do not react to normal chemical reactions within the skin; making it unlikely to produce allergic or irritant reactions
Lack of lipids (lack of fat/oil)
1:10 with water 4 disposable materials that prevent cross- contamination 1. cotton swabs 2. paper towels 3.Disposable staptulas 4. Gloves
Two or more elements joined together to produce an entirely different substance

37. Cherry Angioma
Fairly common skin growths that vary in size. Can occur almost anywhere on the body but usually develop on the trunk
Glogau - Rubin
The opening of a follicle
Smooth -pinkish - translucent

38. Body Cosmetic Surgery
Client is laying face down
Bright - attention getting reds - orange - pink - yellow - coral - brown
Stress - Overactive Sebaceous Glands - Dead Skin cell accummulation - Bacteria and Inflammation - Comedogenic ingredients
Body sculpting Ex: breast implants - liposuction

39. Solution
Mixture of different chemicals evenly dispersed through the mixture
Very large vesicles (blister)
Non inflammatory acne lesions usually called whiteheads
Tiny particle that must live on a host cell.Capable of infesting almost all plants and animals -including bacteria

40. Atom
Product designed for appearance improvement and has positive physiological effects
Glass
Smallest measurable unit of an element
Forms lower back of cranium

41. Tinea pedis
Ingredient that attracts water
Gives a product a gel like consistency
Lack of lipids (lack of fat/oil)
Ringworm of the feet

42. Talogen
Most modern machines are closed systems that do not allow particulate emission
Body's defense
Antibacterial - antiseptic - ant-inflammatory - keratolytic - kills p.acne
Resting

43. Pustule
Nerves repsonsible for movement such as smiling facial expressions
A clump of white blood cells that have formed and risen to the surface of the skin
Refreshed appearance - reduction of t-zone oiliness - temporary pore reduction - tighter skin
Most frequently autoimmunity disease you will encounter as an esthetician

44. Reconstructive Surgery
Most sensitive - hyperpigmentation easily with use of aggressive substance - age slowly
Procedures used for accidental injuries orother physcial deformities ex: skin cancer removal - nose job
Forms eye sockets
Process of using barrier and intercellular compatible materials like lipids to better penetrate ingredients

45. Posture
Important when doing a massage
Colors that are opposite one another on the color wheel
Helps break down the stratum corneum which allows fora better result
Antibacterial - antiseptic - ant-inflammatory - keratolytic - kills p.acne

46. Skin
The largest organ of the body
Process of using barrier and intercellular compatible materials like lipids to better penetrate ingredients
A raised area on the skin that is generally smaller than 1 centimeter
Drugs that are made from extracts of living organisms that simply kill bacteria

47. Fissure
A fungus caused when moisture seeps between an artifical nail and the free edge of the nail
Ringworm of the feet
Crack in skin
Scientific use of water as a treatment of injuries - diseases - or mental well being

48. Ionic bonds
A clump of white blood cells that have formed and risen to the surface of the skin
Bond between two ions that have opposite charges
30% concentration (or below) or 3.0 pH of exfoliation products
Bearberry extract - licorice extract - azeliac acid - kojic acid -mulberry extractg - asafetida - magnesium ascorbyl phosphate - ascorbyl glucosamine - arbutin

49. OHM
Deep infection caused by a deep massive invasion of white blood cells
Any mark on the skin that is not normal
Measure of how much a material resists a flowing current
Nail

50. OPIM
Most modern machines are closed systems that do not allow particulate emission
Cancer causing
The sharing of electrons between two atoms
Other Potential Infections Material

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