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State Board Esthetician Exam

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1. Cidesco
Glogau - Rubin
Tocopherol - serves as an antioxidant to the body
Several different types of skin swelling. Also called Dermatitis. Red - Swollen and itchy skin
For an esthetician - highest earned title in the world

2. Tinea Pedis

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3. Secondary colors
Orange green violet
Improper diet - excessive alcohol intake - lacking exercise
Activates nerve and muscle tissue
The sharing of electrons between two atoms

4. Herpes Simplex
A viral infection of the skin
Gentle - but firm stroking and sliding over the body
Inflammation of the skin caused by direct contact with an irritating or allergy-causing substance (irrant or allergen)
Evaluating skin response to UV light

5. Covalent bonds
Gives skin its strength and found in the reticular dermis
Most common form of skin cancer - orginateds in the basal layer. Pearl like fleshy bumps on the face - flesh or pink in color- painless
The sharing of electrons between two atoms
Health - Insurance - Portability - Accountability - Act

6. What is pustule and what is it made up of?
Forms the side of head by ear
Common - inflammatory skin condition that causes flaky - white to yellowish scales to form an oily areas such as the scalpor inside of the ear
Gommage - granular scrubs - microderm - luffa
A clump of white blood cells that have formed and risen to the surface of the skin

7. Functions of the skin
Period of time between exposure and the time anitbodies are made
Temperature regulator - sensory - healing - immunity - protection
Rx name-isotretinoi - oral acne medication used for severe cases of acne
A clump of white blood cells that have formed and risen to the surface of the skin

8. Hypertrophy
Freckle smaller than 1 cm
Thickening of the tissue
Bodys mechanism for fighting disease
A form of eczema that primarily affects oily areas of the face

9. Sun exposure
Worst enemy of the langerhans cells
Deep infection caused by a deep massive invasion of white blood cells
Protein that makes up 70% of the weight of the skin
Follicle Wall - Sebaceous Glands - Intercellular - Transcelluar

10. Ostium
The opening of a follicle
Tiny particle that must live on a host cell.Capable of infesting almost all plants and animals -including bacteria
Effects the epidermis (stratum corneum)
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

11. Acne Vulgaris
Most seriously and deadliest skin cancer. Moles that are dark in color
Chemicals added to products to prevent oxidation
Growing
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

12. Retin A and AHA prepare for microderm
Forms side and top of cranium
Small blisters that expand and rupture within 24 hrs. Yellow fluid that drains and forms a honey colored crust
Helps break down the stratum corneum which allows fora better result
Elisa - western blot test

13. Cyst
Pocket full of infection under the skin
Nerves that allow you to feel pain - heat and cold - pressure and touch
Artificial way of tricking the immune system into making anitbodies
Moderate acne- blackheads and milia can break out in the greater numbers.

14. Lasers for Skin Resurfacing
Inflammation of the skin caused by direct contact with an irritating or allergy-causing substance (irrant or allergen)
1. Sodium Hydrochloride(household bleach) 2. Formaldehyde
Ingredients that lubricate skin and give cosmetics a soft smooth feeling
Erbium - CO2 - Carbon Dioxide

15. Vibration
Primary catalyst a chronic stress - high level of stress throws adrenal glands in over drive. Setting the stage for acne in 30s and 40s
Activates nerve and muscle tissue
Removal of dead skin cells
Contains highly balancing emollient algae

16. Lentigines
The term for immunity to a certain disease built by antibodies the body produces when you get sick
Freckles
Special chemicals that are manufactured or secreted by glands within the body
In normal adults they makeup 22-28% of the total number of Leukocytes in the circulating blood

17. Anaerobic Bacteria
Connects all bones
Bacteria that does not need oxygen to grow or survive
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
Found on the cheeks - jaw line - and chin

18. Accutane
Caused by scraped or scratches
Anything that prevents you from doing a treatment
Rx name-isotretinoi - oral acne medication used for severe cases of acne
(hair growth phase)- transition or shrieveling phase

19. Dermatological surgeon
Dermatologist who perform plastic and cosmetic surgery
The opening of a follicle
Inner tissues
0.1 mm-3mm per month

20. Hypopigmentation Examples
Protein that makes up 70% of the weight of the skin
Vitiligo and albinism
Dead buildup - bacteria and fatty acids from sebum
Generally manufactured without the use of certain ingredients that are known to frequently cause allergic reactions

21. Plaque
Colors that are opposite one another on the color wheel
Cancer causing
How many pints of bloodare in the human body
Raised lesion with a flat surface

22. Hyperpigmentation Examples
Acne caused by cosmetics
The structure in which the hair growsthat are commonly knownas "pores" - the hair follicle
Pledge that physicians make in order to become licensed
Melasma - and Chloasma

23. Endocrine system
Regulates hormone producing glands
The term for immunity to a certain disease built by antibodies the body produces when you get sick
Effects the epidermis (stratum corneum)
Ascrobic Acid - helps to protect the body from many forms of oxidation

24. Talogen
Center for Disease Control
Nail
Resting
Process of purifying water

25. Contact Dermatitis
Breaks down food and secretes waste
Inflammation of the skin caused by direct contact with an irritating or allergy-causing substance (irrant or allergen)
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
Cancer causing

26. Parietal
Cleansing milks made mostly of water for sensitive and dry skin
How many pints of bloodare in the human body
Forms side and top of cranium
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

27. Motor Nerves
Procedures used for accidental injuries orother physcial deformities ex: skin cancer removal - nose job
Nerves repsonsible for movement such as smiling facial expressions
Protein that makes up 70% of the weight of the skin
0.1 mm-3mm per month

28. Collagen
Layer of lipids and sweat secretions that help kill bacteria
Protein that makes up 70% of the weight of the skin
Allows other structures to move around inside the cell
Eyelift

29. Patch
Aids in the coagulation of blood
Freckle larger than 1 cm
Inert - acts as a sunscreen - camouglages imperfections - light and all purpose - skin friendly
Acne caused by cosmetics

30. Contridications to Hydroxy Acid Treatments
Open lesions/skin cancers - cold sores/herpes - windburn - sunburn - active rosacea - pregnancy
Cancer causing
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
Hydroquinone - kojic acid - mulberry

31. Bed epithelium
Thin layer of tissue- this is how the nail plate and nail bed are attached
Smooth -pinkish - translucent
Antibacterial - antiseptic - ant-inflammatory - keratolytic - kills p.acne
Hyperpigmentation - aging - acne

32. Lack of Estrogen can cause...
increase sensitivity of the skin - dehydration - possible hyperpigmentation - fluctuation in blood flow
Client is laying face down
Scar tissue formed during healing
A sprayer that sprays a cool - fine mist - food for sensitive skin and hydration for all skin types

33. hair removal methods
Hives due to allergies
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
Main method of extracting essential oils. Egyptians were the first to use this
Shaving - abrasives - tweezing - chemical depilatories - electrolysis - hard wax - cold wax - soft wax - laser

34. Anhydrous products
Forms the side of head by ear
Injury - diseases - medical procedures - aging - malnutrition - infection - picking
Improves product penetration - helps clear away dead skin cells and debris from the pore openings; making extractions easier - remove uneven buildup
Oil serums - petoleum based products - lip balms - silicone serums

35. 4 procedures an esthetician performs where they may come in contact with infected body fluid
Falling out
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
Temperature regulator - sensory - healing - immunity - protection
Extractions - microderm - mani/pedi - waxing

36. Warm Wax
Nose job
(phase of hair growth) - growth phase
Quicker than hot wax - larger areas can be waxed at once - suitable for most hair types - hair re-growth is finer
Secrets waste and water control

37. Melanin Suppressants
Lower jawbone
A white appearence of the skin that appears after applying a strong exfoliation peeling substance
Hydroquinone - kojic acid - mulberry
Particles that make up the nucleus of an atom- no charge

38. Risk management
In normal adults they makeup 22-28% of the total number of Leukocytes in the circulating blood
Hydroquinone
Aids in the coagulation of blood
Avoiding malpractice through avoiding potential risk

39. Cyanophyta
Rich in vitamins - stimulates metabolic rate
Fatty pockets found on eyelids
Thin layer of tissue- this is how the nail plate and nail bed are attached
Hyperpigmentation - aging - acne

40. Lesion
Reproduction and continuation of species
Any mark on the skin that is not normal
Resting
Pledge that physicians make in order to become licensed

41. Basic Esthetician
30% concentration (or below) or 3.0 pH of exfoliation products
Removes the entire epidermis
Forms eye sockets
Common - acquired - benign skin growths that look like a small piece of soft - hanging skin.

42. Biologically Inert Ingredients
Ingredients that do not react to normal chemical reactions within the skin; making it unlikely to produce allergic or irritant reactions
Nerves repsonsible for movement such as smiling facial expressions
Aging due to things we cant control - hereditary - genetic factors
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

43. Sensory nerves
Known as the botox place - stops the forehead from scowling
Nerves that allow you to feel pain - heat and cold - pressure and touch
Two different elements or compounds that are mixed together
Forms eye sockets

44. Contraindication
A lower pH will make a peel more active
Gommage - granular scrubs - microderm - luffa
Anything that prevents you from doing a treatment
Particles that make up the nucleus of an atom- no charge

45. Onyx
Temporarily sensitive due tosomething causing irritation - by environment or applied. Such as windburn - sunburn -or chemicals
Microorganisms that cover almost every surface - including the skin of the human body.
Articles intended to be rubbed - poured or sprinkled to the human body for cleansing - beautifying or promotion attractiveness
Nail

46. Sun Fungus
Shaving - abrasives - tweezing - chemical depilatories - electrolysis - hard wax - cold wax - soft wax - laser
Tinea versicolor- yeast infection that affects the ability of the skin to produce melanin
Couperose skin - fragile - thin skin - patients taking Accutane
Energy

47. extrinsic aging
Deep infection caused by a deep massive invasion of white blood cells
Very thin like glaze - spreadin the direction ofhair growth at a 45 degree angle toward you - better for large areas
Controllable factors that contribute to the aging of skin - ex- sun exposure
HIV - Hepatitis - Syphilis

48. BHA
Chemical exfoliant htta works from the outside in. salisylic and citric acid- best for acne - rosacea - telangectasia
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
Common - acquired - benign skin growths that look like a small piece of soft - hanging skin.
Orange green violet

49. Psoriasis
Nail
Most common form of skin cancer - orginateds in the basal layer. Pearl like fleshy bumps on the face - flesh or pink in color- painless
Tiny particle that must live on a host cell.Capable of infesting almost all plants and animals -including bacteria
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

50. Granular scrubs- how long should you scrub the face?
0.1 mm-3mm per month
Deepest type of chemical peeling performed by a esthetician
1-2 min
Injury - nutrition deficiency - hereditary