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State Board Esthetician Exam

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1. Bones in the head
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Scaly red patched on the scalp - lower back and chest
Cherry angioma raised red bump - easily felt
Injury - which can cause hyperpigmentation - cold sore reactivating

2. Covalent bond
Chemical exfoliant that works from the inside out. Glycoloic - lactic - malic - and tartaric acids -- best for aging - dry/dehydrated - wrinkle and hyperpigmentation
Bond between atoms sharing electrons
Federal agency that regulates the cosmetic industry
Pocket full of infection under the skin

3. Warm colors
Pledge that physicians make in order to become licensed
Bright - attention getting reds - orange - pink - yellow - coral - brown
Articles other than food intendedto affect the structure of any function of the body
Stratum corneum - stratum granulosum

4. Contraindication
Ingrown nail
Worst enemy of the langerhans cells
Anything that prevents you from doing a treatment
Artificial way of tricking the immune system into making anitbodies

5. Effleurage
Gentle - but firm stroking and sliding over the body
Resting
Ringworm of the feet
Connects all bones

6. Folliculitis
Rich in vitamins - stimulates metabolic rate
Crescent-shaped whitish area of the bed of a fingernail or toenail
Aging - longer more intense ray - penetrates the reticular dermis
Inflammation of the hair follicle due to an infection

7. Hyperpigmentation Examples
Melasma - and Chloasma
Effects the epidermis- papillary layer
Warts are growths on your skin caused by an infection with human papilloma virus - or HPV
Chemicals added to products to prevent oxidation

8. Crust
Articles intended to be rubbed - poured or sprinkled to the human body for cleansing - beautifying or promotion attractiveness
Dried body serum (pus or blood)
Loss of cells that give color to the skin(melanocytes) results in smooth - white patches in the midst of normally pigemented skin
Products are treatments that do not contain water

9. Corrugator Supercili
Known as the botox place - stops the forehead from scowling
Aids in the coagulation of blood
Papaya=derivative of enzyme
Removal of dead skin cells

10. Anaerobic Bacteria
Bond between atoms sharing electrons
Bacteria that does not need oxygen to grow or survive
Mixture of different chemicals evenly dispersed through the mixture
Refreshed appearance - reduction of t-zone oiliness - temporary pore reduction - tighter skin

11. Mechanical Exfoliation
Mixing and matching treatments
Effects the epidermis- papillary layer
Gommage - granular scrubs - microderm - luffa
How many pints of bloodare in the human body

12. Papule
Mixture of different chemicals evenly dispersed through the mixture
Greek word for "perceptible of the senses"
A raised area on the skin that is generally smaller than 1 centimeter
Worst enemy of the langerhans cells

13. Secondary colors
Orange green violet
Scaly red patched on the scalp - lower back and chest
Generally manufactured without the use of certain ingredients that are known to frequently cause allergic reactions
Scab and scar tissue build to protect and induce healing

14. Element
Back - cellulite - hand - arm - foot
Sunshine Vitamin - Skin synthesis' Vit D From Cholesterol when exposed to sunlight
A chemical in its simplest form
Provide proper skin care - emotional support - health edu - controlling and medicating erythema

15. What is pustule and what is it made up of?
Improves the efficiency of preservatives by breaking down the cell wall
Bond between two ions that have opposite charges
A clump of white blood cells that have formed and risen to the surface of the skin
Thin layer of tissue- this is how the nail plate and nail bed are attached

16. Bullae
Health - Insurance - Portability - Accountability - Act
Outer tissue
Very large vesicles (blister)
Upper jawbone

17. Vitamin K
Aids in the coagulation of blood
Includes how to safely clean up after an accidental spill
Quicker than hot wax - larger areas can be waxed at once - suitable for most hair types - hair re-growth is finer
Glass

18. Prone
Client is laying face down
An experiment that does not change behavior
Blisters
Snall deposits of sebum

19. Muscular system
Movement
Hyluronic acid - humectants
Agents that remove dead skin cells
Bacilli-rod - Cocci-round - Spirilla (spiral)

20. Extractoin
Gentle - but firm stroking and sliding over the body
Dissolving dead skin cells
Gives a product a gel like consistency
Removal of dead skin cells

21. Natural Immunity

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22. Seaweed and Mud
Special chemicals that are manufactured or secreted by glands within the body
Fairly common skin growths that vary in size. Can occur almost anywhere on the body but usually develop on the trunk
Used in a body treatment for stimulating and detoxifying
Main function of the nail

23. Neutron
Nail
Evaluating skin response to UV light
Provide proper skin care - emotional support - health edu - controlling and medicating erythema
Particles that make up the nucleus of an atom- no charge

24. MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets)
Includes how to safely clean up after an accidental spill
Moderate acne- blackheads and milia can break out in the greater numbers.
Dead buildup - bacteria and fatty acids from sebum
Greek word for "perceptible of the senses"

25. Immune system

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26. Macule
Most serious- the condition is medically referred to as nodulocystic - or cystic acne where the skin displays numerous pustules - papules - pustules with large cysts
Erbium - CO2 - Carbon Dioxide
Causes free radicals - depletion of Vit. C in the body - decreases circulation - makes skin sallow - and causes extrinsic aging around the mouth
Freckle smaller than 1 cm

27. Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Oil gland
A fungus caused when moisture seeps between an artifical nail and the free edge of the nail
2nd most deady - caused by Cumulative sun exposure. Raised - crusty - warty looking. appears as ulcers or nodular bumps may bleed easily
Forms the side of head by ear

28. Closed Comedones
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
Nose job
Non inflammatory acne lesions usually called whiteheads
Agents that remove dead skin cells

29. Impetigo
Known as the botox place - stops the forehead from scowling
Basis of consciousness and creativity
Skin infected caused by bacteria. Usually the cause is staphylococcal(staph) but sometimes streptococcus(strep).
Hives due to allergies

30. Cellulitis Symptoms/Signs
Main method of extracting essential oils. Egyptians were the first to use this
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
Rich in vitamins - stimulates metabolic rate
Several different types of skin swelling. Also called Dermatitis. Red - Swollen and itchy skin

31. Scientific Method
First stage of comedo formation; a comedoso small that it can be seen only with a microscope
Hyperpigmentation - aging - acne
Development of an idea based on available information
Most sensitive - hyperpigmentation easily with use of aggressive substance - age slowly

32. What piece of equipment is the only way to truly sterilize utensils using steam - heat - and pressure?
Consists of lymphb flowing thru the lymphatic spaces - cleansing wastes and toxins out of the body
(Hair growh phase)- resting phase-the old hair falls out and the growth phase begins again
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.
Autoclave

33. AHA
Client is laying face down
Bodys mechanism for fighting disease
What the number of passes are based upon
Chemical exfoliant that works from the inside out. Glycoloic - lactic - malic - and tartaric acids -- best for aging - dry/dehydrated - wrinkle and hyperpigmentation

34. Cleaning and disinfecting process
Glass
Nose job
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
Smallest measurable unit of an element

35. Leukonchia
Genetically inherited disease-excess oil secreted by trhe sebaceous glands. Cells that clog the pores - trapping oil in the follicle
Hyperpigmentation - aging - acne
Surgical procedures used for cosmetic purposes only ex: eye lift - face lift - forehead lifts - liposuction - collagen injections
White spots appearing on the nail

36. Vesicles
Blisters
Cuticle that splits around the nail
Most common form of skin cancer - orginateds in the basal layer. Pearl like fleshy bumps on the face - flesh or pink in color- painless
A sprayer that sprays a cool - fine mist - food for sensitive skin and hydration for all skin types

37. Sphenoid
Skin condition in which white bumps appear on the upper arms - thighs - and cheeks
Infection of the skin that may affect any part of the body. Usually appears on the lower legs or face
Connects all bones
Cuticle that splits around the nail

38. Anagen
Smallest possible unit of an element
Pledge that physicians make in order to become licensed
(phase of hair growth) - growth phase
Relaxing and calm- blue - green - violet - grey

39. Waxing Hair Removal
Build up of cells
Ringworm of the feet
Softening - antibacterial and anti inflammatory
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.

40. Supine
Allergies - rosacea - acne - psoriasis - cancer
Client is face up
Temperature regulator - sensory - healing - immunity - protection
Sun damage; pre cancerous( can become squamous cell carcinoma). Sharp - rough and prickly

41. Acne
Genetically inherited disease-excess oil secreted by trhe sebaceous glands. Cells that clog the pores - trapping oil in the follicle
Federal agency that regulates the cosmetic industry
Found on the cheeks - jaw line - and chin
Body sculpting Ex: breast implants - liposuction

42. Melanoma
Most seriously and deadliest skin cancer. Moles that are dark in color
Mixing and matching treatments
First stage of comedo formation; a comedoso small that it can be seen only with a microscope
Hyperpigmentation - aging - acne

43. Deep Peeling
Nerves that allow you to feel pain - heat and cold - pressure and touch
Articles other than food intendedto affect the structure of any function of the body
Effects the epidermis- papillary layer
The impaction is neither red nor inflammed

44. Lower pH Level
Too much thryroid hormone
Provide proper skin care - emotional support - health edu - controlling and medicating erythema
A lower pH will make a peel more active
Ringworm of the hands

45. Contridications to Hydroxy Acid Treatments
Cuticle that splits around the nail
Open lesions/skin cancers - cold sores/herpes - windburn - sunburn - active rosacea - pregnancy
Mole
Ingredient that attracts water

46. UVB RAY
Improves product penetration - helps clear away dead skin cells and debris from the pore openings; making extractions easier - remove uneven buildup
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Avoiding malpractice through avoiding potential risk
Burning ray - less intense - penetrate to the basal layer

47. Atom
Gentle tapping movements
Ingredients that lubricate skin and give cosmetics a soft smooth feeling
Smallest possible unit of an element
Moderate acne- blackheads and milia can break out in the greater numbers.

48. Sensitive
Most frequently autoimmunity disease you will encounter as an esthetician
Mostly thin - small pores - pink to red in color. Flushes easily - can be uncomfortable/painful when touched
Constantly bathes the various tissues of the body.removes the waste/toxins in the body
Dead buildup - bacteria and fatty acids from sebum

49. Retention Hyperkeratosis
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
2nd most deady - caused by Cumulative sun exposure. Raised - crusty - warty looking. appears as ulcers or nodular bumps may bleed easily
Scar tissue formed during healing
Stratum corneum - stratum granulosum

50. Acne Vulgaris
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
Bring pH level back - neutralize skin - clean debris
Evaluating skin response to UV light
Relaxing and calm- blue - green - violet - grey