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State Board Esthetician Exam

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1. Buffering
50% concentration (or below) or 1.0 pH of exfoliation products
Wound that is a bruise
Ingredients that do not react to normal chemical reactions within the skin; making it unlikely to produce allergic or irritant reactions
Reduce strength

2. Vehicle
Most seriously and deadliest skin cancer. Moles that are dark in color
Substance that allows ingredients to be delivered in the body
Mixture of different chemicals evenly dispersed through the mixture
Crescent-shaped whitish area of the bed of a fingernail or toenail

3. Ulcer
Injury - diseases - medical procedures - aging - malnutrition - infection - picking
Allows other structures to move around inside the cell
Depsion or depression
Blackheads - Whiteheads

4. Examples of Mechanical Exfoliation
Body's defense
Granular scrubs - brush machine - luffa
Shaving - abrasives - tweezing - chemical depilatories - electrolysis - hard wax - cold wax - soft wax - laser
Product designed for appearance improvement and has positive physiological effects

5. Seborrheic Dermatits
Common - inflammatory skin condition that causes flaky - white to yellowish scales to form an oily areas such as the scalpor inside of the ear
To better communicate with clients about better skincare and cosmetics
The impaction is neither red nor inflammed
Melasma - and Chloasma

6. AHA
Name of a group of diseases caused by a fungus- ringworm - athlete's foot and jock itch
Bacteria that does not need oxygen to grow or survive
Chemical exfoliant that works from the inside out. Glycoloic - lactic - malic - and tartaric acids -- best for aging - dry/dehydrated - wrinkle and hyperpigmentation
Inflammation of the skin caused by direct contact with an irritating or allergy-causing substance (irrant or allergen)

7. Hypothyroidism
Rich in vitamins - stimulates metabolic rate
Not enough thyroid hormone
What the number of passes are based upon
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8. Parietal
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Ingredients that lubricate skin and give cosmetics a soft smooth feeling
Forms side and top of cranium
Worst enemy of the langerhans cells

9. Urinary System
Secrets waste and water control
The impaction is neither red nor inflammed
A reciprocal measurement of hydrogen's in a substance
Main method of extracting essential oils. Egyptians were the first to use this

10. Lasers for Skin Resurfacing
Nail
Erbium - CO2 - Carbon Dioxide
Inflammation of the hair follicle due to an infection
Heart - pumps blood

11. Tumor
Layer of lipids and sweat secretions that help kill bacteria
Uses light color to enhance features making it appear larger
Very large nodule
Horse - archer

12. Layers of the epidermis
Raised lesion with a flat surface
Antibacterial - antiseptic - ant-inflammatory - keratolytic - kills p.acne
Moderate acne- blackheads and milia can break out in the greater numbers.
Stratum Corneum - Stratum Lucidum - Stratum Granulosum - Stratum Spinosum - Basal Layer or Stratum Germinitavim

13. Pressure in microderm
Ingredient that attracts water
Medium pressure should be used when holding the hand piece against the skin
Clotting of blood
Federal agency that regulates the cosmetic industry

14. How often should i client have enzyme treatments?
Most serious- the condition is medically referred to as nodulocystic - or cystic acne where the skin displays numerous pustules - papules - pustules with large cysts
Melasma - and Chloasma
Every 2 weeks
Sunshine Vitamin - Skin synthesis' Vit D From Cholesterol when exposed to sunlight

15. MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets)
Includes how to safely clean up after an accidental spill
Inflammation of the skin caused by direct contact with an irritating or allergy-causing substance (irrant or allergen)
Small blisters that expand and rupture within 24 hrs. Yellow fluid that drains and forms a honey colored crust
Process of killing ALL microorganisms

16. Basal Cell Carcinoma
Deeper faster effleurage - increases blood circulation
Center for Disease Control
increase sensitivity of the skin - dehydration - possible hyperpigmentation - fluctuation in blood flow
Most common form of skin cancer - orginateds in the basal layer. Pearl like fleshy bumps on the face - flesh or pink in color- painless

17. Papule
For an esthetician - highest earned title in the world
Crescent-shaped whitish area of the bed of a fingernail or toenail
A raised area on the skin that is generally smaller than 1 centimeter
Genetically inherited disease-excess oil secreted by trhe sebaceous glands. Cells that clog the pores - trapping oil in the follicle

18. Preservatives
Chemical agents that inhibit the growth of microorganisms in cosmetics
Gives skin its strength and found in the reticular dermis
1-2 min
A form of eczema that primarily affects oily areas of the face

19. Lymph
Facelift
Blood and tissue cells secrete substances to create inflammation
Constantly bathes the various tissues of the body.removes the waste/toxins in the body
Gives a product a gel like consistency

20. Skeletal system
Follicle Wall - Sebaceous Glands - Intercellular - Transcelluar
Bones - structures - protect organs
Despressed scar
To better communicate with clients about better skincare and cosmetics

21. Fitzpatrick Skin Typing
Aids in the coagulation of blood
Widely used skin typing classification applied today to predict scarring and pigmentary problems from various treatments
Skin condition in which white bumps appear on the upper arms - thighs - and cheeks
Layer of lipids and sweat secretions that help kill bacteria

22. Keratosis Pilaris
Skin condition in which white bumps appear on the upper arms - thighs - and cheeks
Reduce strength
Stress - Overactive Sebaceous Glands - Dead Skin cell accummulation - Bacteria and Inflammation - Comedogenic ingredients
The layer of the skin that has been affected is the papillary dermis

23. Tinea Corporis

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24. Epidermis
Refreshed appearance - reduction of t-zone oiliness - temporary pore reduction - tighter skin
This tissue is the primary concern for the esthetician
Applied thicker - should have lip to pullm spread in the directionof hair growth - sets in seconds - good for smaller arears
Blood and tissue cells secrete substances to create inflammation

25. Hypoallergenic Cosmetics
Form the forehead
Generally manufactured without the use of certain ingredients that are known to frequently cause allergic reactions
Bodys mechanism for fighting disease
White spots appearing on the nail

26. Xanthomas
Raised scar
0.1 mm-3mm per month
Fatty pockets found on eyelids
Articles other than food intendedto affect the structure of any function of the body

27. Sterilization
What the esthetician specializes in
Erbium - CO2 - Carbon Dioxide
Vitiligo and albinism
Process of killing ALL microorganisms

28. Wheal
Process of killing ALL microorganisms
Vitiligo and albinism
Melasma - and Chloasma
Hive histamines are released in the body

29. Tinea manis
Uses light color to enhance features making it appear larger
An experiment that does not change behavior
Ringworm of the hands
Aging due to things we cant control - hereditary - genetic factors

30. lymphocytes
An experiment that does not change behavior
White blood cells formed in the lymphatic tissue thru out the body
Anything that takes up space and has substance
Every 2 weeks

31. Vesicles
Hyperpigmentation - aging - acne
Temporarily sensitive due tosomething causing irritation - by environment or applied. Such as windburn - sunburn -or chemicals
Blisters
The immune system commicates with each cell and releases hormones

32. Hypopigmentation Examples
Acne caused by cosmetics
Negative charges of electricity that resolve around the nucleus of an atom
A lower pH will make a peel more active
Vitiligo and albinism

33. Lower pH Level
Blood and metabolic stimulation
Oil gland
A lower pH will make a peel more active
Protein that makes up 70% of the weight of the skin

34. Toner use
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
Inflammation of the skin
Softening - antibacterial and anti inflammatory
Bring pH level back - neutralize skin - clean debris

35. Talogen
Resting
Lack of lipids (lack of fat/oil)
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Autoimmune deficiency syndrome

36. Food and drug act of 1938-COSMETIC
Center for Disease Control
Mole
Articles intended to be rubbed - poured or sprinkled to the human body for cleansing - beautifying or promotion attractiveness
HIV - Hepatitis - Syphilis

37. Cool Colors
Uses methods of physical contact to literally scrape or bump cells off the skin
Relaxing and calm- blue - green - violet - grey
Movement should come from this part of the body
A condition in which a person picks at their acne lesions

38. Cell Membrane
Dried body serum (pus or blood)
Allergies - rosacea - acne - psoriasis - cancer
Gives the cell structure and shape- posses a function known as selective permeability
The layer of the skin that has been affected is the papillary dermis

39. OPIM
Other Potential Infections Material
Removes the entire epidermis
Cheek bones
Cherry angioma raised red bump - easily felt

40. Bones in the head
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Temperature regulator - sensory - healing - immunity - protection
Horse - archer
Ingrown nail

41. What is microcomedo made up of?
Greek word for "perceptible of the senses"
Shaving - abrasives - tweezing - chemical depilatories - electrolysis - hard wax - cold wax - soft wax - laser
Dead buildup - bacteria and fatty acids from sebum
Reduce strength

42. Papules
Cherry angioma raised red bump - easily felt
Resting
Connects all bones
Development of an idea based on available information

43. Aluminum Oxide
White spots appearing on the nail
Type of crystals that can be used for microderm- benefits: less irritation - stable - hard - inert
Bacilli-rod - Cocci-round - Spirilla (spiral)
A form of eczema that primarily affects oily areas of the face

44. Cellulitis
Very large vesicles (blister)
Infection of the skin that may affect any part of the body. Usually appears on the lower legs or face
Raised lesion with a flat surface
A raised area on the skin that is generally smaller than 1 centimeter

45. Causes of Leukonchia
Greek word for "perceptible of the senses"
Special chemicals that are manufactured or secreted by glands within the body
Injury - nutrition deficiency - hereditary
Hydroquinone

46. Herpes Simplex
A viral infection of the skin
Wound that is a bruise
(Eczema) is inflammation of the upper layers of the skin - causing itching - blisters - redness - swelling - and often oozing - scabbing - and scaling
Flaky skin cell

47. Considerations with use of Hydroxy Acid
A lower pH will make a peel more active
Estheticians must wear gloves to perform in-office treatments in order to protect them from microorganisms
Base of formula - percentage - pH
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

48. Ichthyosis
Blackheads - Whiteheads
Scaly red patched on the scalp - lower back and chest
Bovine (pig or cow) derivative of enzyme
Skin is dry and scaly like a fish; build up of keratinous cells

49. Hormone
Effects the epidermis (stratum corneum)
Bones - structures - protect organs
Special chemicals that are manufactured or secreted by glands within the body
Horse - archer

50. Protection
Inflammation of the skin
Main function of the nail
Smallest measurable unit of an element
A raised area of the skin that is generally smaller than 1 centimeter