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State Board Esthetician Exam

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1. Rhodophyta
Ringworm of the feet
Ther term for immunity to a certain disease you have had from birth as a result of your mother's blood and your parent's genes
Contains highly balancing emollient algae
Genetically inherited disease-excess oil secreted by trhe sebaceous glands. Cells that clog the pores - trapping oil in the follicle

2. Microderm Machines
Particles that make up the nucleus of an atom- no charge
Uses methods of physical contact to literally scrape or bump cells off the skin
Most modern machines are closed systems that do not allow particulate emission
Herpes zoster

3. Universal and Standard Precautions
Temperature regulator - sensory - healing - immunity - protection
Autoclave
Substance that allows ingredients to be delivered in the body
Treat all body fluids as they were/are contagious

4. Circuit
Type of wound is unclean with jagged edges and can be of varying depths
The path a current takes as it moves thru a system
Guard Cells that Constantly Patrol the Epidermis
Physical bumping of the skin

5. Anhydrous
Back - cellulite - hand - arm - foot
Connects all bones
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
Products are treatments that do not contain water

6. Vitamin K
Clotting of blood
Lack of lipids (lack of fat/oil)
Crescent-shaped whitish area of the bed of a fingernail or toenail
Very small threadlike growing

7. Control Group
Chemical agents that inhibit the growth of microorganisms in cosmetics
An experiment that does not change behavior
Provide proper skin care - emotional support - health edu - controlling and medicating erythema
Ingredient that attracts water

8. Acne Vulgaris
(Eczema) is inflammation of the upper layers of the skin - causing itching - blisters - redness - swelling - and often oozing - scabbing - and scaling
Mostly thin - small pores - pink to red in color. Flushes easily - can be uncomfortable/painful when touched
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
Shingles is a painful - blistering skin rash due to the varicella-zoster virus - the virus that causes chickenpox

9. Nevus
Period of time between exposure and the time anitbodies are made
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
Raised lesion with a flat surface
Mole

10. Skin
White blood cells formed in the lymphatic tissue thru out the body
Stiches
The largest organ of the body
Bacteria that does n ot need oxygen to grow or survive

11. Warts
Reproduction and continuation of species
Common - inflammatory skin condition that causes flaky - white to yellowish scales to form an oily areas such as the scalpor inside of the ear
Warts are growths on your skin caused by an infection with human papilloma virus - or HPV
Secrets waste and water control

12. 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
Chemical within the drug that causes physiological changes
Measure of the amount of current flowing into a circuit
Development of an idea based on available information

13. Dermabrasion
Period of time between exposure and the time anitbodies are made
Freckle larger than 1 cm
Resurfacing technique
Estheticians must wear gloves to perform in-office treatments in order to protect them from microorganisms

14. Distillation
Process of purifying water
Fatty pockets found on eyelids
Includes how to safely clean up after an accidental spill
Facelift

15. Mechanical exfoliation
Smooth -pinkish - translucent
Uses methods of physical contact to literally scrape or bump cells off the skin
Despressed scar
More aggressive kneading

16. CDC
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.
Center for Disease Control
Hyluronic acid - humectants
Forms eye sockets

17. Bed epithelium
Resting
50% concentration (or below) or 1.0 pH of exfoliation products
Thin layer of tissue- this is how the nail plate and nail bed are attached
Layer of lipids and sweat secretions that help kill bacteria

18. Papule
A raised area on the skin that is generally smaller than 1 centimeter
Freckle smaller than 1 cm
A clump of white blood cells that have formed and risen to the surface of the skin
Main function of the nail

19. Shingles
Scab and scar tissue build to protect and induce healing
Depsion or depression
Horse - archer
Herpes zoster

20. Highlighting
Bright - attention getting reds - orange - pink - yellow - coral - brown
Layer of lipids and sweat secretions that help kill bacteria
Gives skin its strength and found in the reticular dermis
Uses light color to enhance features making it appear larger

21. Anagen
Reproduction and continuation of species
(phase of hair growth) - growth phase
Papillary layer - Reticular Dermis - Subcutaneous
Procedures used for accidental injuries orother physcial deformities ex: skin cancer removal - nose job

22. Plaque
A popular treatment - therapeutic use of plants for beauty and health purposes
Massage movements is usuallyused to stimulate cellulite areas
Raised lesion with a flat surface
Removal of dead skin cells

23. Adispose Tissue
Allergies - rosacea - acne - psoriasis - cancer
Surgical procedures used for cosmetic purposes only ex: eye lift - face lift - forehead lifts - liposuction - collagen injections
50% concentration (or below) or 1.0 pH of exfoliation products
Technical name for fat

24. Vibration
Snall deposits of sebum
Orange green violet
Mixture of different chemicals evenly dispersed through the mixture
Activates nerve and muscle tissue

25. Window Phase
Scaly red patched on the scalp - lower back and chest
Period of time between exposure and the time anitbodies are made
Improves the efficiency of preservatives by breaking down the cell wall
Allergies - rosacea - acne - psoriasis - cancer

26. How often should i client have enzyme treatments?
Every 2 weeks
Removal of dead skin cells
Protein that makes up 70% of the weight of the skin
Consists of lymphb flowing thru the lymphatic spaces - cleansing wastes and toxins out of the body

27. Contraindication
Anything that prevents you from doing a treatment
Elisa - western blot test
Nerves repsonsible for movement such as smiling facial expressions
Sunshine Vitamin - Skin synthesis' Vit D From Cholesterol when exposed to sunlight

28. Anaerobix bacteria
Most seriously and deadliest skin cancer. Moles that are dark in color
Scab and scar tissue build to protect and induce healing
Bacteria that does n ot need oxygen to grow or survive
A condition in which a person picks at their acne lesions

29. Toner use
Severe itching - swelling - severe redness
Form the forehead
A sprayer that sprays a cool - fine mist - food for sensitive skin and hydration for all skin types
Bring pH level back - neutralize skin - clean debris

30. Hydrotherapy
Type of wound is unclean with jagged edges and can be of varying depths
Bone between eye sockets
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

31. Secondary colors
Deepest type of chemical peeling performed by a esthetician
Type of crystals that can be used for microderm- benefits: less irritation - stable - hard - inert
Gives a product a gel like consistency
Orange green violet

32. Microcomedo
Cheek bones
(Eczema) is inflammation of the upper layers of the skin - causing itching - blisters - redness - swelling - and often oozing - scabbing - and scaling
First stage of comedo formation; a comedoso small that it can be seen only with a microscope
Severe itching - swelling - severe redness

33. Aluminum Oxide
Type of crystals that can be used for microderm- benefits: less irritation - stable - hard - inert
Caused by scraped or scratches
Quicker than hot wax - larger areas can be waxed at once - suitable for most hair types - hair re-growth is finer
Bodys mechanism for fighting disease

34. Cherry Angioma
Fairly common skin growths that vary in size. Can occur almost anywhere on the body but usually develop on the trunk
Physical bumping of the skin
Important when doing a massage
Aging due to things we cant control - hereditary - genetic factors

35. Hypopigmentation Examples
Cell membrane can let certain substances "in" the body for example food - water and oxygen. It can also let "out" certain substances such as carbon dioxude and waste materials
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Wound that is a bruise
Vitiligo and albinism

36. Cellulitis Symptoms/Signs
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
Guard Cells that Constantly Patrol the Epidermis
A fungus caused when moisture seeps between an artifical nail and the free edge of the nail
Regulates hormone producing glands

37. Papain
Creates a chemical reaction that acts to emulsify or liquefy sebum- 2 reactions disincrustation and iontophoresis
Papaya=derivative of enzyme
Bacteria that does n ot need oxygen to grow or survive
Itching tingly feeling of the skin experienced by some woman during menopause

38. Dr. Lucas
Common - benign -superficial cutaneous fungal infection usually characterized by hypopigmented or hyperpigmented macules and patches on the chest and the back
A sprayer that sprays a cool - fine mist - food for sensitive skin and hydration for all skin types
Refreshed appearance - reduction of t-zone oiliness - temporary pore reduction - tighter skin
Nose job

39. Matter
Gives the cell structure and shape- posses a function known as selective permeability
Dried body serum (pus or blood)
Anything that takes up space and has substance
Freckle smaller than 1 cm

40. Two disinfectants used in esthetics
Treat all body fluids as they were/are contagious
Viral skin infection that causes raised - pearl-like papules or nodules on the skin
1. Sodium Hydrochloride(household bleach) 2. Formaldehyde
Pledge that physicians make in order to become licensed

41. Chelating Agent
Process of purifying water
A raised area of the skin that is generally smaller than 1 centimeter
Back - cellulite - hand - arm - foot
Improves the efficiency of preservatives by breaking down the cell wall

42. Skeletal Tissue
Bacteria that does not need oxygen to grow or survive
Two different elements or compounds that are mixed together
Blood and tissue cells secrete substances to create inflammation
Makes up the bones of the body

43. Scale
The largest organ of the body
(phase of hair growth) - growth phase
Flaky skin cell
Process of killing ALL microorganisms

44. Reconstructive Surgery
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
Procedures used for accidental injuries orother physcial deformities ex: skin cancer removal - nose job
A condition in which a person picks at their acne lesions
Gives skin its strength and found in the reticular dermis

45. Fitzpatrick Skin Typing
Bond between atoms sharing electrons
Body's defense
Widely used skin typing classification applied today to predict scarring and pigmentary problems from various treatments
1:10 with water 4 disposable materials that prevent cross- contamination 1. cotton swabs 2. paper towels 3.Disposable staptulas 4. Gloves

46. Compound
Works well onto small patches of strong coarse hair - the wax gets a better grip of the hair than warm wax - it does not leave a sticky residue like warm wax - it is good for removing shorter hairs - possibly more suited for sensitive skin - less red
1. Sodium Hydrochloride(household bleach) 2. Formaldehyde
Two or more elements joined together to produce an entirely different substance
Improper diet - excessive alcohol intake - lacking exercise

47. The 3 basic types of bacteria and their shape
What the number of passes are based upon
Non inflammatory acne lesions usually called blackheads
The path a current takes as it moves thru a system
Bacilli-rod - Cocci-round - Spirilla (spiral)

48. Pressure in microderm
Thickeness of the stratum corneum - large buildup of dead skin cells - excessively oily skin - temperature of the skin
Type of crystals that can be used for microderm- benefits: less irritation - stable - hard - inert
Medium pressure should be used when holding the hand piece against the skin
Includes how to safely clean up after an accidental spill

49. Supine
Client is face up
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
Movement

50. Remodeling Phase
Scar tissue formed during healing
Granular scrubs - brush machine - luffa
A sprayer that sprays a cool - fine mist - food for sensitive skin and hydration for all skin types
Agents that remove dead skin cells