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State Board Esthetician Exam

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1. Vitamin D

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2. Warm Wax
Warts are growths on your skin caused by an infection with human papilloma virus - or HPV
Quicker than hot wax - larger areas can be waxed at once - suitable for most hair types - hair re-growth is finer
Prevents most americans from getting body treatments
Medium pressure should be used when holding the hand piece against the skin

3. Thickness of Skin
Uses dark color to minimize or hide feature - illusion that the feature is corrected
Hydroquinone - kojic acid - mulberry
What the number of passes are based upon
Health - Insurance - Portability - Accountability - Act

4. Hypertrophy
Type of tissue that the cells control the brain and nerves
Evaluating skin response to UV light
Thickening of the tissue
Extractions - microderm - mani/pedi - waxing

5. Skin Tags
Common - acquired - benign skin growths that look like a small piece of soft - hanging skin.
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.
increase sensitivity of the skin - dehydration - possible hyperpigmentation - fluctuation in blood flow
Used in a body treatment for stimulating and detoxifying

6. Distillation
Antibacterial - antiseptic - ant-inflammatory - keratolytic - kills p.acne
Main method of extracting essential oils. Egyptians were the first to use this
Forms eye sockets
Chemical exfoliant htta works from the outside in. salisylic and citric acid- best for acne - rosacea - telangectasia

7. Protection
What the esthetician specializes in
Pledge that physicians make in order to become licensed
Bond between atoms sharing electrons
Main function of the nail

8. Ophthalmic Surgeon
Not enough thyroid hormone
Treats eye diseases and performs eye related surgeries
Articles other than food intendedto affect the structure of any function of the body
Temporarily sensitive due tosomething causing irritation - by environment or applied. Such as windburn - sunburn -or chemicals

9. Black
Get keloids easily - hyperpigmentation easily - can be sensitive - age slowly
0.1 mm-3mm per month
Hydroquinone
Cherry angioma raised red bump - easily felt

10. Bones in the face
Measure of the amount of current flowing into a circuit
Blood and metabolic stimulation
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Hive histamines are released in the body

11. Algae
Temperature regulator - sensory - healing - immunity - protection
Process of using barrier and intercellular compatible materials like lipids to better penetrate ingredients
Aids in firmness and skin renewal
Get keloids easily - hyperpigmentation easily - can be sensitive - age slowly

12. Pre- care for laser treatments consists of...
AHA exfoliant - melanin suppressant - Retin A
Bacteria that does not need oxygen to grow or survive
14% Salicylic - 14% Lactic - 14% resorcinol
Effects the epidermis- papillary layer

13. The 3 basic types of bacteria and their shape
Eyelift
Most serious- the condition is medically referred to as nodulocystic - or cystic acne where the skin displays numerous pustules - papules - pustules with large cysts
Bacilli-rod - Cocci-round - Spirilla (spiral)
Blood and tissue cells secrete substances to create inflammation

14. Frosting
A white appearence of the skin that appears after applying a strong exfoliation peeling substance
Smooth -pinkish - translucent
Viral skin infection that causes raised - pearl-like papules or nodules on the skin
Systemic disease - clients undergoing chemo - vascular problems - pregnancy - daibetic - swelling - infection - lumps - bumps - any unstable health condition

15. Skin Concerns found in a medical environment
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
A raised area on the skin that is generally smaller than 1 centimeter
Allergies - rosacea - acne - psoriasis - cancer
Uses methods of physical contact to literally scrape or bump cells off the skin

16. Muscular system
Infection of the skin that may affect any part of the body. Usually appears on the lower legs or face
Scientific use of water as a treatment of injuries - diseases - or mental well being
Movement
Thickening of the tissue

17. Scientific Method
A reciprocal measurement of hydrogen's in a substance
Very large nodule
Development of an idea based on available information
Rich in vitamins - stimulates metabolic rate

18. Microcomedo
First stage of comedo formation; a comedoso small that it can be seen only with a microscope
Hyluronic acid - humectants
A condition in which a person picks at their acne lesions
Very large nodule

19. Pustule
White blood cells formed in the lymphatic tissue thru out the body
A clump of white blood cells that have formed and risen to the surface of the skin
Chemical agents that inhibit the growth of microorganisms in cosmetics
Chemicals added to products to prevent oxidation

20. Parietal
Main method of extracting essential oils. Egyptians were the first to use this
Glogau - Rubin
Forms side and top of cranium
Caused by scraped or scratches

21. Contused
Physical bumping of the skin
Wound that is a bruise
Aids in firmness and skin renewal
A nodule is a raised lesion that is larger and deeper in the skin than a papule

22. Electricity
Energy
A popular treatment - therapeutic use of plants for beauty and health purposes
Athlete's foot
Non inflammatory acne lesions usually called whiteheads

23. Healthy nails
Refreshed appearance - reduction of t-zone oiliness - temporary pore reduction - tighter skin
Smooth -pinkish - translucent
Ingredients that lubricate skin and give cosmetics a soft smooth feeling
Stress - Overactive Sebaceous Glands - Dead Skin cell accummulation - Bacteria and Inflammation - Comedogenic ingredients

24. Hormone
Papillary layer - Reticular Dermis - Subcutaneous
Special chemicals that are manufactured or secreted by glands within the body
An element that will easily pass and electrical current or flow of negatively charged electrons
To better communicate with clients about better skincare and cosmetics

25. Talogen
Raised scar
What the number of passes are based upon
Resting
Couperose skin - fragile - thin skin - patients taking Accutane

26. Antiseptic
Weaker form of disinfectant
A reciprocal measurement of hydrogen's in a substance
Mildest acne that's often just a minor pimple that appear occasionally in small numbers and small bumps that can disapper without being treated
Greek word for "perceptible of the senses"

27. Skeletal Tissue
Makes up the bones of the body
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
Layer of lipids and sweat secretions that help kill bacteria
It works by dissolving surface lipids that hold the cells of the corneum together

28. Scars result in...
Effects the epidermis- papillary layer
Injury - diseases - medical procedures - aging - malnutrition - infection - picking
Most frequently autoimmunity disease you will encounter as an esthetician
Stratum corneum - stratum granulosum

29. Acne
Greek word for "perceptible of the senses"
Genetically inherited disease-excess oil secreted by trhe sebaceous glands. Cells that clog the pores - trapping oil in the follicle
Bovine (pig or cow) derivative of enzyme
Tocopherol - serves as an antioxidant to the body

30. Cherry Angioma
Same as magnifying glass
Mostly thin - small pores - pink to red in color. Flushes easily - can be uncomfortable/painful when touched
Fairly common skin growths that vary in size. Can occur almost anywhere on the body but usually develop on the trunk
Scaly red patched on the scalp - lower back and chest

31. Sensitized
To better communicate with clients about better skincare and cosmetics
Itching tingly feeling of the skin experienced by some woman during menopause
Temporarily sensitive due tosomething causing irritation - by environment or applied. Such as windburn - sunburn -or chemicals
Most common form of skin cancer - orginateds in the basal layer. Pearl like fleshy bumps on the face - flesh or pink in color- painless

32. Virus
Moderate acne- blackheads and milia can break out in the greater numbers.
1:10 with water 4 disposable materials that prevent cross- contamination 1. cotton swabs 2. paper towels 3.Disposable staptulas 4. Gloves
Tiny particle that must live on a host cell.Capable of infesting almost all plants and animals -including bacteria
Bond between two ions that have opposite charges

33. Control Group
Cleansing milks made mostly of water for sensitive and dry skin
Massage movements is usuallyused to stimulate cellulite areas
An experiment that does not change behavior
Removes the entire epidermis

34. Closed Comedones
Non inflammatory acne lesions usually called whiteheads
Improves product penetration - helps clear away dead skin cells and debris from the pore openings; making extractions easier - remove uneven buildup
The term for immunity to a certain disease built by antibodies the body produces when you get sick
Temperature regulator - sensory - healing - immunity - protection

35. extrinsic aging
Any sort of mechanically or manual manipulation of soft tissue
Controllable factors that contribute to the aging of skin - ex- sun exposure
Drugs that are made from extracts of living organisms that simply kill bacteria
Mildest acne that's often just a minor pimple that appear occasionally in small numbers and small bumps that can disapper without being treated

36. Bed epithelium
Thin layer of tissue- this is how the nail plate and nail bed are attached
Loss of cells that give color to the skin(melanocytes) results in smooth - white patches in the midst of normally pigemented skin
Despressed scar
Type of crystals that can be used for microderm- benefits: less irritation - stable - hard - inert

37. Complimentary colors
Dead buildup - bacteria and fatty acids from sebum
Crescent-shaped whitish area of the bed of a fingernail or toenail
Hydroquinone - kojic acid - mulberry
Colors that are opposite one another on the color wheel

38. Layers of the Dermis
Products are treatments that do not contain water
Itching tingly feeling of the skin experienced by some woman during menopause
Back - cellulite - hand - arm - foot
Papillary layer - Reticular Dermis - Subcutaneous

39. Granular scrubs- how long should you scrub the face?
1-2 min
A reciprocal measurement of hydrogen's in a substance
2nd most deady - caused by Cumulative sun exposure. Raised - crusty - warty looking. appears as ulcers or nodular bumps may bleed easily
Mildest acne that's often just a minor pimple that appear occasionally in small numbers and small bumps that can disapper without being treated

40. Lymphatic system
Chemicals added to products to prevent oxidation
Consists of lymphb flowing thru the lymphatic spaces - cleansing wastes and toxins out of the body
Vitiligo and albinism
Athlete's foot

41. Pressure in microderm
Outer tissue
Energy
Gentle tapping movements
Medium pressure should be used when holding the hand piece against the skin

42. Grade 2 Acne
Ringworm of the feet
Activates nerve and muscle tissue
Moderate acne- blackheads and milia can break out in the greater numbers.
Mildest acne that's often just a minor pimple that appear occasionally in small numbers and small bumps that can disapper without being treated

43. Collagen
Protein that makes up 70% of the weight of the skin
Any sort of mechanically or manual manipulation of soft tissue
The term for immunity to a certain disease built by antibodies the body produces when you get sick
Extractions - microderm - mani/pedi - waxing

44. Chemical Exfoliation
What the esthetician specializes in
Type of crystals that can be used for microderm- benefits: less irritation - stable - hard - inert
Dissolving dead skin cells
Stress relief - relaxes and refreshes muscles - improves detox - keeps skin healthy - increases metabolic function - pain management - prevent cramp or strained muscles - reduces tension - headaches

45. Distillation
increase sensitivity of the skin - dehydration - possible hyperpigmentation - fluctuation in blood flow
Lack of lipids (lack of fat/oil)
Process of purifying water
Two different elements or compounds that are mixed together

46. Matter
An element that will easily pass and electrical current or flow of negatively charged electrons
A nodule is a raised lesion that is larger and deeper in the skin than a papule
Improper diet - excessive alcohol intake - lacking exercise
Anything that takes up space and has substance

47. Posture
Aging - longer more intense ray - penetrates the reticular dermis
Important when doing a massage
Tinea versicolor- yeast infection that affects the ability of the skin to produce melanin
Autoimmune deficiency syndrome

48. Telogen
Hydroquinone - kojic acid - mulberry
Pain - Swelling -redness - gever - throbbing - pus
Steam does to enhance discrustation
(Hair growh phase)- resting phase-the old hair falls out and the growth phase begins again

49. Hyperpigmentation Examples
AHA exfoliant - melanin suppressant - Retin A
A clump of white blood cells that have formed and risen to the surface of the skin
Melasma - and Chloasma
Nail

50. What is pustule and what is it made up of?
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A clump of white blood cells that have formed and risen to the surface of the skin
Aids in the coagulation of blood
The term for immunity to a certain disease built by antibodies the body produces when you get sick

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