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State Board Esthetician Exam
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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Benefits of massage
Procedures used for accidental injuries orother physcial deformities ex: skin cancer removal - nose job
Resting
Common - inflammatory skin condition that causes flaky - white to yellowish scales to form an oily areas such as the scalpor inside of the ear
Stress relief - relaxes and refreshes muscles - improves detox - keeps skin healthy - increases metabolic function - pain management - prevent cramp or strained muscles - reduces tension - headaches
2. Tinea Pedis
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3. Chemical Exfoliation
Dissolving dead skin cells
The structure in which the hair growsthat are commonly knownas "pores" - the hair follicle
Smallest measurable unit of an element
The impaction is neither red nor inflammed
4. Excoriation scar
Secrets waste and water control
Bones - structures - protect organs
For an esthetician - highest earned title in the world
Caused by scraped or scratches
5. Fitzpatrick Skin Typing
Outer tissue
Microorganisms that cover almost every surface - including the skin of the human body.
Scientific use of water as a treatment of injuries - diseases - or mental well being
Widely used skin typing classification applied today to predict scarring and pigmentary problems from various treatments
6. Sensory nerves
Pineapple-derivative of enzyme
Measurement of mathematical changed in the experiment
Nerves that allow you to feel pain - heat and cold - pressure and touch
Avoiding malpractice through avoiding potential risk
7. Hormone
Hyluronic acid - humectants
Special chemicals that are manufactured or secreted by glands within the body
Particles that make up the nucleus of an atom- no charge
Pore opening
8. Ingredients that attract water to the skin
Chemical within the drug that causes physiological changes
Hyluronic acid - humectants
Type of wound is unclean with jagged edges and can be of varying depths
Chemical agents that inhibit the growth of microorganisms in cosmetics
9. hair removal methods
1:10 with water 4 disposable materials that prevent cross- contamination 1. cotton swabs 2. paper towels 3.Disposable staptulas 4. Gloves
14% Salicylic - 14% Lactic - 14% resorcinol
Blood and metabolic stimulation
Shaving - abrasives - tweezing - chemical depilatories - electrolysis - hard wax - cold wax - soft wax - laser
10. Contused
Wound that is a bruise
Cherry angioma raised red bump - easily felt
Process of killing ALL microorganisms
Medium pressure should be used when holding the hand piece against the skin
11. Dermabrasion
Removes the entire epidermis
Bearberry extract - licorice extract - azeliac acid - kojic acid -mulberry extractg - asafetida - magnesium ascorbyl phosphate - ascorbyl glucosamine - arbutin
What the esthetician specializes in
Resurfacing technique
12. Benefits of exfoliation
Erbium - CO2 - Carbon Dioxide
AHA exfoliant - melanin suppressant - Retin A
Gives a product a gel like consistency
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
13. Massage
Systemic disease - clients undergoing chemo - vascular problems - pregnancy - daibetic - swelling - infection - lumps - bumps - any unstable health condition
Any sort of mechanically or manual manipulation of soft tissue
Non inflammatory acne lesions usually called whiteheads
Articles intended to be rubbed - poured or sprinkled to the human body for cleansing - beautifying or promotion attractiveness
14. Cellulitis
Allergies - rosacea - acne - psoriasis - cancer
Elisa - western blot test
Infection of the skin that may affect any part of the body. Usually appears on the lower legs or face
Temporarily sensitive due tosomething causing irritation - by environment or applied. Such as windburn - sunburn -or chemicals
15. Sun exposure
Shaving - abrasives - tweezing - chemical depilatories - electrolysis - hard wax - cold wax - soft wax - laser
Nose job
Rich in vitamins - stimulates metabolic rate
Worst enemy of the langerhans cells
16. Cosmetic Surgery
Makes up the bones of the body
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.
Surgical procedures used for cosmetic purposes only ex: eye lift - face lift - forehead lifts - liposuction - collagen injections
A lower pH will make a peel more active
17. Herpes
Most frequently autoimmunity disease you will encounter as an esthetician
Avoiding malpractice through avoiding potential risk
It works by dissolving surface lipids that hold the cells of the corneum together
Bacilli-rod - Cocci-round - Spirilla (spiral)
18. Warm Wax
Basis of consciousness and creativity
Quicker than hot wax - larger areas can be waxed at once - suitable for most hair types - hair re-growth is finer
Common - benign -superficial cutaneous fungal infection usually characterized by hypopigmented or hyperpigmented macules and patches on the chest and the back
Health - Insurance - Portability - Accountability - Act
19. Langerhans Cells
Wound that is a bruise
Guard Cells that Constantly Patrol the Epidermis
Forms lower back of cranium
Depsion or depression
20. Thickness of Skin
What the number of passes are based upon
Granular scrubs - brush machine - luffa
Orange green violet
Allergies - rosacea - acne - psoriasis - cancer
21. Superficial peeling
Forms lower back of cranium
Flaky skin cell
Blackheads - Whiteheads
Deepest type of chemical peeling performed by a esthetician
22. AHA
Microorganisms that cover almost every surface - including the skin of the human body.
Chemical exfoliant that works from the inside out. Glycoloic - lactic - malic - and tartaric acids -- best for aging - dry/dehydrated - wrinkle and hyperpigmentation
Cherry angioma raised red bump - easily felt
Process of using barrier and intercellular compatible materials like lipids to better penetrate ingredients
23. Layers of the Dermis
Ingrown nail
Papillary layer - Reticular Dermis - Subcutaneous
Any mark on the skin that is not normal
Viral skin infection that causes raised - pearl-like papules or nodules on the skin
24. Vitamin D
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25. Acid Mantle
Small blisters that expand and rupture within 24 hrs. Yellow fluid that drains and forms a honey colored crust
Chemical exfoliant htta works from the outside in. salisylic and citric acid- best for acne - rosacea - telangectasia
Snall deposits of sebum
Layer of lipids and sweat secretions that help kill bacteria
26. What causes adult acne?
Severe itching - swelling - severe redness
Generally manufactured without the use of certain ingredients that are known to frequently cause allergic reactions
To better communicate with clients about better skincare and cosmetics
Primary catalyst a chronic stress - high level of stress throws adrenal glands in over drive. Setting the stage for acne in 30s and 40s
27. Tinea pedis
Bacilli-rod - Cocci-round - Spirilla (spiral)
Ringworm of the feet
Improper diet - excessive alcohol intake - lacking exercise
An element that will easily pass and electrical current or flow of negatively charged electrons
28. Swedish massage movements
Cheek bones
Improves the efficiency of preservatives by breaking down the cell wall
Relaxing and calm- blue - green - violet - grey
Generally used in body massage
29. Pressure in microderm
Medium pressure should be used when holding the hand piece against the skin
Not enough thyroid hormone
Removes the entire epidermis
Particles that make up the nucleus of an atom- no charge
30. Skin tags
Main function of the nail
Very small threadlike growing
HIV - Hepatitis - Syphilis
Most sensitive - hyperpigmentation easily with use of aggressive substance - age slowly
31. Nerve Tissue
Inflammation of the hair follicle due to an infection
Temperature regulator - sensory - healing - immunity - protection
Protein nails are made of
Type of tissue that the cells control the brain and nerves
32. Conditions you would not use brushing machine - microderm - or any harsh chemical peels
Couperose skin - fragile - thin skin - patients taking Accutane
Anything that prevents you from doing a treatment
Tinea versicolor- yeast infection that affects the ability of the skin to produce melanin
Chemicals added to products to prevent oxidation
33. Tests that detect HIV
Fatty pockets found on eyelids
Elisa - western blot test
Rx name-isotretinoi - oral acne medication used for severe cases of acne
Health - Insurance - Portability - Accountability - Act
34. Antibiotics
Agents that remove dead skin cells
Granular scrubs - brush machine - luffa
Drugs that are made from extracts of living organisms that simply kill bacteria
Substance that allows ingredients to be delivered in the body
35. Deep Peeling
Effects the epidermis- papillary layer
Pore opening
In normal adults they makeup 22-28% of the total number of Leukocytes in the circulating blood
Main method of extracting essential oils. Egyptians were the first to use this
36. Reconstructive Surgery
Procedures used for accidental injuries orother physcial deformities ex: skin cancer removal - nose job
Bones - structures - protect organs
Ringworm of the hands
Bone between eye sockets
37. Cherry Angioma
Glogau - Rubin
Bodys mechanism for fighting disease
Particles that make up the nucleus of an atom - positive charge
Fairly common skin growths that vary in size. Can occur almost anywhere on the body but usually develop on the trunk
38. Hummetiant
Greek word for "perceptible of the senses"
Ingredient that attracts water
A viral infection of the skin
A chemical in its simplest form
39. Hypoallergenic Cosmetics
Surgical procedures used for cosmetic purposes only ex: eye lift - face lift - forehead lifts - liposuction - collagen injections
Generally manufactured without the use of certain ingredients that are known to frequently cause allergic reactions
Common - inflammatory skin condition that causes flaky - white to yellowish scales to form an oily areas such as the scalpor inside of the ear
Most common form of skin cancer - orginateds in the basal layer. Pearl like fleshy bumps on the face - flesh or pink in color- painless
40. Layering
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Bacteria that does not need oxygen to grow or survive
Mixing and matching treatments
The structure in which the hair growsthat are commonly knownas "pores" - the hair follicle
41. Phaeophyta
Removes the entire epidermis
1-2 min
Blisters
Blood and metabolic stimulation
42. Hippocratic oath
The layer of the skin that has been affected is the papillary dermis
Pledge that physicians make in order to become licensed
Creates a chemical reaction that acts to emulsify or liquefy sebum- 2 reactions disincrustation and iontophoresis
Controllable factors that contribute to the aging of skin - ex- sun exposure
43. Actinic Keratosis
Particles that make up the nucleus of an atom - positive charge
Cancer causing short ray - penetrates to the stratum corneum
Sun damage; pre cancerous( can become squamous cell carcinoma). Sharp - rough and prickly
Allergies - rosacea - acne - psoriasis - cancer
44. Papain
Wasting away
Gentle tapping movements
Papaya=derivative of enzyme
Inflammation of the skin
45. Respiratory system
Breathing - provides oxygen to the blood
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
Mole
Mildest acne that's often just a minor pimple that appear occasionally in small numbers and small bumps that can disapper without being treated
46. Ratio of HIV
AHA exfoliant - melanin suppressant - Retin A
Physical bumping of the skin
1 in 250 people
Controllable factors that contribute to the aging of skin - ex- sun exposure
47. UVC RAY
Cancer causing short ray - penetrates to the stratum corneum
Horse - archer
Main function of the nail
Inert - acts as a sunscreen - camouglages imperfections - light and all purpose - skin friendly
48. Covalent bonds
Lower jawbone
The sharing of electrons between two atoms
Body's defense
Tendency of topical substances to cause the development of comedones
49. Neutron
Two or more elements joined together to produce an entirely different substance
Particles that make up the nucleus of an atom- no charge
Bright - attention getting reds - orange - pink - yellow - coral - brown
Scientific use of water as a treatment of injuries - diseases - or mental well being
50. Helping the post operative patient
Sun damage; pre cancerous( can become squamous cell carcinoma). Sharp - rough and prickly
Mole
Provide proper skin care - emotional support - health edu - controlling and medicating erythema
Severe itching - swelling - severe redness