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State Board Esthetician Exam

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1. Distillation
Process of purifying water
Rich in vitamins - stimulates metabolic rate
Constantly bathes the various tissues of the body.removes the waste/toxins in the body
Stratum Corneum - Stratum Lucidum - Stratum Granulosum - Stratum Spinosum - Basal Layer or Stratum Germinitavim

2. Why must an esthetician wear gloves?
Very large nodule
(hair growth phase)- transition or shrieveling phase
Horse - archer
Estheticians must wear gloves to perform in-office treatments in order to protect them from microorganisms

3. OSHA
Worst enemy of the langerhans cells
Deep infection caused by a deep massive invasion of white blood cells
Nose job
Occupational Safety and Health Administration

4. Seborrheic Keratosis
Uses dark color to minimize or hide feature - illusion that the feature is corrected
How many pints of bloodare in the human body
Raised growths on the skin. Means greasy and keratosis means thickening of the skin
Development of an idea based on available information

5. Occipital
Forms lower back of cranium
Most modern machines are closed systems that do not allow particulate emission
Inner tissues
It works by dissolving surface lipids that hold the cells of the corneum together

6. Fitzpatrick Skin Typing
Widely used skin typing classification applied today to predict scarring and pigmentary problems from various treatments
1 in 250 people
Treats eye diseases and performs eye related surgeries
The impaction is neither red nor inflammed

7. Patch
Dissolving dead skin cells
Blisters
Freckle larger than 1 cm
Inflammatory disease of the skin that is painful and causing itching

8. Skincare
Tinea versicolor- yeast infection that affects the ability of the skin to produce melanin
Improper diet - excessive alcohol intake - lacking exercise
What the esthetician specializes in
Deep infection caused by a deep massive invasion of white blood cells

9. Immune System
Inner tissues
A reciprocal measurement of hydrogen's in a substance
Bodys mechanism for fighting disease
A chemical in its simplest form

10. Lack of Estrogen can cause...
Blood and metabolic stimulation
increase sensitivity of the skin - dehydration - possible hyperpigmentation - fluctuation in blood flow
Health - Insurance - Portability - Accountability - Act
Thickening of the tissue

11. Aromatherapy
Mixing and matching treatments
Dermatologist who perform plastic and cosmetic surgery
Makes up the bones of the body
A popular treatment - therapeutic use of plants for beauty and health purposes

12. Apply Soft Wax
Most frequently autoimmunity disease you will encounter as an esthetician
Very thin like glaze - spreadin the direction ofhair growth at a 45 degree angle toward you - better for large areas
Type of tissue that the cells control the brain and nerves
Mixing and matching treatments

13. Non-inflammatory
Sun damage; pre cancerous( can become squamous cell carcinoma). Sharp - rough and prickly
(Hair growh phase)- resting phase-the old hair falls out and the growth phase begins again
Dermatologist who perform plastic and cosmetic surgery
The impaction is neither red nor inflammed

14. Conditions you would not use brushing machine - microderm - or any harsh chemical peels
Ingrown nail
Facelift
Growing
Couperose skin - fragile - thin skin - patients taking Accutane

15. What are Germs?
Microorganisms that cover almost every surface - including the skin of the human body.
Measure of the amount of current flowing into a circuit
Pain - Swelling -redness - gever - throbbing - pus
Lack of lipids (lack of fat/oil)

16. Massage
Infection of the skin that may affect any part of the body. Usually appears on the lower legs or face
Any sort of mechanically or manual manipulation of soft tissue
Improves the efficiency of preservatives by breaking down the cell wall
Pink eye - impetigo - herpes

17. Scientific Method
Mixing and matching treatments
Refreshed appearance - reduction of t-zone oiliness - temporary pore reduction - tighter skin
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
Development of an idea based on available information

18. Acid Mantle
Dried body serum (pus or blood)
Common - inflammatory skin condition that causes flaky - white to yellowish scales to form an oily areas such as the scalpor inside of the ear
Oval - round - square - rectangle - triangle - inverted triangle -heart - diamond
Layer of lipids and sweat secretions that help kill bacteria

19. Motor Nerves
Bearberry extract - licorice extract - azeliac acid - kojic acid -mulberry extractg - asafetida - magnesium ascorbyl phosphate - ascorbyl glucosamine - arbutin
Tiny particle that must live on a host cell.Capable of infesting almost all plants and animals -including bacteria
Nerves repsonsible for movement such as smiling facial expressions
Estheticians must wear gloves to perform in-office treatments in order to protect them from microorganisms

20. Acquired Immunity
Non inflammatory acne lesions usually called whiteheads
Hive histamines are released in the body
The term for immunity to a certain disease built by antibodies the body produces when you get sick
Skin is dry and scaly like a fish; build up of keratinous cells

21. What is the ratio you can dilute household bleach for a disinfectant?
1:10 with water 4 disposable materials that prevent cross- contamination 1. cotton swabs 2. paper towels 3.Disposable staptulas 4. Gloves
Avoiding malpractice through avoiding potential risk
Several different types of skin swelling. Also called Dermatitis. Red - Swollen and itchy skin
The path a current takes as it moves thru a system

22. Endothelial 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
Freckle smaller than 1 cm
Injury - diseases - medical procedures - aging - malnutrition - infection - picking
Inner tissues

23. Tests that detect HIV
(Eczema) is inflammation of the upper layers of the skin - causing itching - blisters - redness - swelling - and often oozing - scabbing - and scaling
Elisa - western blot test
Measurement of mathematical changed in the experiment
Causes free radicals - depletion of Vit. C in the body - decreases circulation - makes skin sallow - and causes extrinsic aging around the mouth

24. Sugaring
Removes the entire epidermis
Mildest acne that's often just a minor pimple that appear occasionally in small numbers and small bumps that can disapper without being treated
Small blisters that expand and rupture within 24 hrs. Yellow fluid that drains and forms a honey colored crust
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

25. Microderm Machines
Most modern machines are closed systems that do not allow particulate emission
The structure in which the hair growsthat are commonly knownas "pores" - the hair follicle
Burning ray - less intense - penetrate to the basal layer
Smallest measurable unit of an element

26. Anhydrous products
Hyluronic acid - humectants
Raised lesion with a flat surface
Blisters
Oil serums - petoleum based products - lip balms - silicone serums

27. Pinpoint bleeding in microderm
Generally manufactured without the use of certain ingredients that are known to frequently cause allergic reactions
The layer of the skin that has been affected is the papillary dermis
0.1 mm-3mm per month
Layer of lipids and sweat secretions that help kill bacteria

28. Active ingredient
Chemical within the drug that causes physiological changes
(hair growth phase)- transition or shrieveling phase
Viral skin infection that causes raised - pearl-like papules or nodules on the skin
Bright - attention getting reds - orange - pink - yellow - coral - brown

29. Grade 4 Acne
Potential hydrogen
Facelift
Most serious- the condition is medically referred to as nodulocystic - or cystic acne where the skin displays numerous pustules - papules - pustules with large cysts
Period of time between exposure and the time anitbodies are made

30. Hypertrophy
Other Potential Infections Material
Perform all types of reconstructive and cosmetic surgery
Any sort of mechanically or manual manipulation of soft tissue
Thickening of the tissue

31. Alpha Hydroxy Aci
Evaluating skin response to UV light
Pink eye - impetigo - herpes
It works by dissolving surface lipids that hold the cells of the corneum together
Hyperpigmentation - aging - acne

32. Cool Colors
Removal of dead skin cells
Anything that prevents you from doing a treatment
Estheticians must wear gloves to perform in-office treatments in order to protect them from microorganisms
Relaxing and calm- blue - green - violet - grey

33. Pancreatin
Sunshine Vitamin - Skin synthesis' Vit D From Cholesterol when exposed to sunlight
Bovine (pig or cow) derivative of enzyme
Improper diet - excessive alcohol intake - lacking exercise
Warts are growths on your skin caused by an infection with human papilloma virus - or HPV

34. Reproductive system
Common - acquired - benign skin growths that look like a small piece of soft - hanging skin.
The term for immunity to a certain disease built by antibodies the body produces when you get sick
Center for Disease Control
Reproduction and continuation of species

35. Food and drug act of 1938-COSMETIC
Articles intended to be rubbed - poured or sprinkled to the human body for cleansing - beautifying or promotion attractiveness
Very large vesicles (blister)
Vitiligo and albinism
Non inflammatory acne lesions usually called whiteheads

36. Vitamin D

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37. hair removal methods
Not enough thyroid hormone
Shaving - abrasives - tweezing - chemical depilatories - electrolysis - hard wax - cold wax - soft wax - laser
The largest organ of the body
Secrets waste and water control

38. Matter
Base of formula - percentage - pH
Measure of the amount of current flowing into a circuit
Blood and tissue cells secrete substances to create inflammation
Anything that takes up space and has substance

39. Cosmetic Surgery
Surgical procedures used for cosmetic purposes only ex: eye lift - face lift - forehead lifts - liposuction - collagen injections
Type of crystals that can be used for microderm- benefits: less irritation - stable - hard - inert
Ringworm of the hands
Stress - Overactive Sebaceous Glands - Dead Skin cell accummulation - Bacteria and Inflammation - Comedogenic ingredients

40. What is the difference between pathogenic and non-pathogenic bacteria?
Substance that allows ingredients to be delivered in the body
Pathogenic is disease causing while non-pathogenic is non disease causing.
Controllable factors that contribute to the aging of skin - ex- sun exposure
Hydroquinone

41. Herpes Simplex
Measure of the amount of current flowing into a circuit
A viral infection of the skin
First stage of comedo formation; a comedoso small that it can be seen only with a microscope
Sunshine Vitamin - Skin synthesis' Vit D From Cholesterol when exposed to sunlight

42. Acne
Genetically inherited disease-excess oil secreted by trhe sebaceous glands. Cells that clog the pores - trapping oil in the follicle
Vitiligo and albinism
Elisa - western blot test
Heart - pumps blood

43. Scars result in...
Injury - diseases - medical procedures - aging - malnutrition - infection - picking
Anything that prevents you from doing a treatment
Blood and metabolic stimulation
increase sensitivity of the skin - dehydration - possible hyperpigmentation - fluctuation in blood flow

44. Bed epithelium
Thin layer of tissue- this is how the nail plate and nail bed are attached
Common - benign -superficial cutaneous fungal infection usually characterized by hypopigmented or hyperpigmented macules and patches on the chest and the back
Get keloids easily - hyperpigmentation easily - can be sensitive - age slowly
Medium pressure should be used when holding the hand piece against the skin

45. Fissure
Very small threadlike growing
Common - benign -superficial cutaneous fungal infection usually characterized by hypopigmented or hyperpigmented macules and patches on the chest and the back
Articles intended to be rubbed - poured or sprinkled to the human body for cleansing - beautifying or promotion attractiveness
Crack in skin

46. Herpes Zoster
Measure of the amount of current flowing into a circuit
increase sensitivity of the skin - dehydration - possible hyperpigmentation - fluctuation in blood flow
Shingles is a painful - blistering skin rash due to the varicella-zoster virus - the virus that causes chickenpox
Worst enemy of the langerhans cells

47. Erosion
Moderate acne- blackheads and milia can break out in the greater numbers.
Applied thicker - should have lip to pullm spread in the directionof hair growth - sets in seconds - good for smaller arears
Despressed scar
Skin condition in which white bumps appear on the upper arms - thighs - and cheeks

48. Extractoin
Effects the epidermis- papillary layer
Gives the cell structure and shape- posses a function known as selective permeability
Dissolving dead skin cells
Removal of dead skin cells

49. Preservatives
Drugs that are made from extracts of living organisms that simply kill bacteria
Chemical agents that inhibit the growth of microorganisms in cosmetics
Center for Disease Control
Outer tissue

50. Supine
Type of crystals that can be used for microderm- benefits: less irritation - stable - hard - inert
Client is face up
Shingles is a painful - blistering skin rash due to the varicella-zoster virus - the virus that causes chickenpox
Guard Cells that Constantly Patrol the Epidermis