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State Board Esthetician Exam

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1. Lymph
Procedures used for accidental injuries orother physcial deformities ex: skin cancer removal - nose job
Smallest possible unit of an element
Dermatologist who perform plastic and cosmetic surgery
Constantly bathes the various tissues of the body.removes the waste/toxins in the body

2. Aluminum Oxide
Mixing and matching treatments
Uses light color to enhance features making it appear larger
Inflammatory disease of the skin that is painful and causing itching
Type of crystals that can be used for microderm- benefits: less irritation - stable - hard - inert

3. Tapotement
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
Most common form of skin cancer - orginateds in the basal layer. Pearl like fleshy bumps on the face - flesh or pink in color- painless
Gentle tapping movements
Type of tissue that the cells control the brain and nerves

4. Dermabrasion
14% Salicylic - 14% Lactic - 14% resorcinol
Resurfacing technique
Aids in the coagulation of blood
Gommage - granular scrubs - microderm - luffa

5. Buffering
Temporarily sensitive due tosomething causing irritation - by environment or applied. Such as windburn - sunburn -or chemicals
Reduce strength
Injury - nutrition deficiency - hereditary
Perform all types of reconstructive and cosmetic surgery

6. Pressure in microderm
Genetically inherited disease-excess oil secreted by trhe sebaceous glands. Cells that clog the pores - trapping oil in the follicle
Medium pressure should be used when holding the hand piece against the skin
Physical bumping of the skin
Freckle larger than 1 cm

7. Keratosis Pilaris
Skin condition in which white bumps appear on the upper arms - thighs - and cheeks
Smallest measurable unit of an element
Scientific name for acne vulgaris
Bovine (pig or cow) derivative of enzyme

8. Thickness of Skin
Dissolving dead skin cells
A popular treatment - therapeutic use of plants for beauty and health purposes
What the number of passes are based upon
Crescent-shaped whitish area of the bed of a fingernail or toenail

9. Dermatitis
Pathogenic is disease causing while non-pathogenic is non disease causing.
(Eczema) is inflammation of the upper layers of the skin - causing itching - blisters - redness - swelling - and often oozing - scabbing - and scaling
Bones - structures - protect organs
Temperature regulator - sensory - healing - immunity - protection

10. Microcomedo
Body's defense
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First stage of comedo formation; a comedoso small that it can be seen only with a microscope
Rich in vitamins - stimulates metabolic rate

11. Contridications to Hydroxy Acid Treatments
Nail
Open lesions/skin cancers - cold sores/herpes - windburn - sunburn - active rosacea - pregnancy
Drugs that are made from extracts of living organisms that simply kill bacteria
Period of time between exposure and the time anitbodies are made

12. Vitamin D

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13. Collagen
This tissue is the primary concern for the esthetician
Gives skin its strength and found in the reticular dermis
Couperose skin - fragile - thin skin - patients taking Accutane
Massage movements is usuallyused to stimulate cellulite areas

14. Lymphatic system
A reciprocal measurement of hydrogen's in a substance
Oil serums - petoleum based products - lip balms - silicone serums
Bone between eye sockets
Consists of lymphb flowing thru the lymphatic spaces - cleansing wastes and toxins out of the body

15. Common factors that trigger acne
Products are treatments that do not contain water
Stress - Overactive Sebaceous Glands - Dead Skin cell accummulation - Bacteria and Inflammation - Comedogenic ingredients
Growing
Severe itching - swelling - severe redness

16. Langerhans Cells
Guard Cells that Constantly Patrol the Epidermis
Energy
Blood and tissue cells secrete substances to create inflammation
Connects all bones

17. Mandible
Scientific use of water as a treatment of injuries - diseases - or mental well being
Gentle tapping movements
White blood cells formed in the lymphatic tissue thru out the body
Lower jawbone

18. Spot treatments on the body
Helps break down the stratum corneum which allows fora better result
Get keloids easily - hyperpigmentation easily - can be sensitive - age slowly
Back - cellulite - hand - arm - foot
Tocopherol - serves as an antioxidant to the body

19. Contused
Lack of lipids (lack of fat/oil)
Effects the epidermis- papillary layer
Type of tissue that the cells control the brain and nerves
Wound that is a bruise

20. Bullae
Very large vesicles (blister)
Pocket full of infection under the skin
Nose job
(phase of hair growth) - growth phase

21. Reconstructive Surgery
Procedures used for accidental injuries orother physcial deformities ex: skin cancer removal - nose job
Scaly red patched on the scalp - lower back and chest
Non inflammatory acne lesions usually called blackheads
Severe itching - swelling - severe redness

22. Sutures
Treat all body fluids as they were/are contagious
Mixture of different chemicals evenly dispersed through the mixture
Stiches
Primary catalyst a chronic stress - high level of stress throws adrenal glands in over drive. Setting the stage for acne in 30s and 40s

23. Cell Membrane
Most modern machines are closed systems that do not allow particulate emission
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
Aging due to things we cant control - hereditary - genetic factors

24. Sphenoid
White blood cells formed in the lymphatic tissue thru out the body
Crescent-shaped whitish area of the bed of a fingernail or toenail
Connects all bones
A form of eczema that primarily affects oily areas of the face

25. Inflammatory Phase
Blood and tissue cells secrete substances to create inflammation
Removes the entire epidermis
Deep infection caused by a deep massive invasion of white blood cells
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

26. intrinsic aging
Caused by scraped or scratches
Severe itching - swelling - severe redness
A clump of white blood cells that have formed and risen to the surface of the skin
Aging due to things we cant control - hereditary - genetic factors

27. Lasers for Skin Resurfacing
This tissue is the primary concern for the esthetician
(phase of hair growth) - growth phase
Widely used skin typing classification applied today to predict scarring and pigmentary problems from various treatments
Erbium - CO2 - Carbon Dioxide

28. What implements or materials cannot be used in an autoclave?
Applied thicker - should have lip to pullm spread in the directionof hair growth - sets in seconds - good for smaller arears
Granular scrubs - brush machine - luffa
Build up of cells
Glass

29. Wheal
Freckle larger than 1 cm
Hive histamines are released in the body
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
Deep infection caused by a deep massive invasion of white blood cells

30. Herpes
Shaving - abrasives - tweezing - chemical depilatories - electrolysis - hard wax - cold wax - soft wax - laser
Most frequently autoimmunity disease you will encounter as an esthetician
Product designed for appearance improvement and has positive physiological effects
2nd most deady - caused by Cumulative sun exposure. Raised - crusty - warty looking. appears as ulcers or nodular bumps may bleed easily

31. Keratosis
White spots appearing on the nail
Build up of cells
Dead buildup - bacteria and fatty acids from sebum
Cancer causing short ray - penetrates to the stratum corneum

32. Reactios to a Chemical Peel
Quicker than hot wax - larger areas can be waxed at once - suitable for most hair types - hair re-growth is finer
Perform all types of reconstructive and cosmetic surgery
Not enough thyroid hormone
Severe itching - swelling - severe redness

33. Solution
Pink eye - impetigo - herpes
Skin is dry and scaly like a fish; build up of keratinous cells
Mixture of different chemicals evenly dispersed through the mixture
Pledge that physicians make in order to become licensed

34. Sun Fungus
Known as the botox place - stops the forehead from scowling
Aging - longer more intense ray - penetrates the reticular dermis
Tinea versicolor- yeast infection that affects the ability of the skin to produce melanin
Subjective - Objective - Assessment - Plan

35. Aromatherapy
Ingredients that lubricate skin and give cosmetics a soft smooth feeling
Scaly red patched on the scalp - lower back and chest
Sunshine Vitamin - Skin synthesis' Vit D From Cholesterol when exposed to sunlight
A popular treatment - therapeutic use of plants for beauty and health purposes

36. Layers of the epidermis
Potential hydrogen
Stratum Corneum - Stratum Lucidum - Stratum Granulosum - Stratum Spinosum - Basal Layer or Stratum Germinitavim
Fatty pockets found on eyelids
Base of formula - percentage - pH

37. Skincare
Moderate acne- blackheads and milia can break out in the greater numbers.
Caused by scraped or scratches
What the esthetician specializes in
Hives due to allergies

38. Fitzpatrick Skin Typing
Gives a product a gel like consistency
Widely used skin typing classification applied today to predict scarring and pigmentary problems from various treatments
Blood and metabolic stimulation
Bones - structures - protect organs

39. Algae
Aids in firmness and skin renewal
A raised area on the skin that is generally smaller than 1 centimeter
Hive histamines are released in the body
A white appearence of the skin that appears after applying a strong exfoliation peeling substance

40. Grade 2 Acne
Athlete's foot
Oil gland
Small blisters that expand and rupture within 24 hrs. Yellow fluid that drains and forms a honey colored crust
Moderate acne- blackheads and milia can break out in the greater numbers.

41. Exfoliant
Gentle - but firm stroking and sliding over the body
Hive histamines are released in the body
More aggressive kneading
Agents that remove dead skin cells

42. Food and Drug Administration
Open lesions/skin cancers - cold sores/herpes - windburn - sunburn - active rosacea - pregnancy
Federal agency that regulates the cosmetic industry
Athlete's foot
Smooth -pinkish - translucent

43. Xanthomas
Fatty pockets found on eyelids
Eyelift
Bone between eye sockets
An experiment that does not change behavior

44. What is microcomedo made up of?
Ascrobic Acid - helps to protect the body from many forms of oxidation
Dead buildup - bacteria and fatty acids from sebum
A clump of white blood cells that have formed and risen to the surface of the skin
Mixing and matching treatments

45. Layers of the Dermis
Papillary layer - Reticular Dermis - Subcutaneous
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
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
Tocopherol - serves as an antioxidant to the body

46. Formication
Subjective - Objective - Assessment - Plan
Warts are growths on your skin caused by an infection with human papilloma virus - or HPV
Protein nails are made of
Itching tingly feeling of the skin experienced by some woman during menopause

47. Hippocratic oath
Bovine (pig or cow) derivative of enzyme
Very small threadlike growing
Aids in the coagulation of blood
Pledge that physicians make in order to become licensed

48. Disinfectant
Chemicals that kill a majority of pathogenic microorganisms
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
2nd most deady - caused by Cumulative sun exposure. Raised - crusty - warty looking. appears as ulcers or nodular bumps may bleed easily
Hyperpigmentation - aging - acne

49. Superficial peeling
Deepest type of chemical peeling performed by a esthetician
Bodys mechanism for fighting disease
Pocket full of infection under the skin
Gives the cell structure and shape- posses a function known as selective permeability

50. Window Phase
Blood and metabolic stimulation
Products are treatments that do not contain water
Period of time between exposure and the time anitbodies are made
The largest organ of the body