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State Board Esthetician Exam

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1. Tinea pedis
Special chemicals that are manufactured or secreted by glands within the body
Medium pressure should be used when holding the hand piece against the skin
Ringworm of the feet
Stratum Corneum - Stratum Lucidum - Stratum Granulosum - Stratum Spinosum - Basal Layer or Stratum Germinitavim

2. BHA
Chemical exfoliant htta works from the outside in. salisylic and citric acid- best for acne - rosacea - telangectasia
Fatty pockets found on eyelids
Bones - structures - protect organs
Improper diet - excessive alcohol intake - lacking exercise

3. Master Esthetician
Forms eye sockets
Movement should come from this part of the body
50% concentration (or below) or 1.0 pH of exfoliation products
Stress relief - relaxes and refreshes muscles - improves detox - keeps skin healthy - increases metabolic function - pain management - prevent cramp or strained muscles - reduces tension - headaches

4. Scale
Weaker form of disinfectant
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
Flaky skin cell
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

5. Thickness of Skin
Outer tissue
Growing
What the number of passes are based upon
Forms lower back of cranium

6. Pinpoint bleeding in microderm
Controllable factors that contribute to the aging of skin - ex- sun exposure
Mostly thin - small pores - pink to red in color. Flushes easily - can be uncomfortable/painful when touched
A fungus caused when moisture seeps between an artifical nail and the free edge of the nail
The layer of the skin that has been affected is the papillary dermis

7. Hyperpigmentation Examples
Autoclave
Hive histamines are released in the body
Melasma - and Chloasma
Two different elements or compounds that are mixed together

8. Primary colors
Red yellow blue
Massage movements is usuallyused to stimulate cellulite areas
Very thin like glaze - spreadin the direction ofhair growth at a 45 degree angle toward you - better for large areas
Inflammation of the skin caused by direct contact with an irritating or allergy-causing substance (irrant or allergen)

9. Supine
Development of an idea based on available information
Client is face up
Center for Disease Control
Stratum corneum - stratum granulosum

10. Distillation
Scientific use of water as a treatment of injuries - diseases - or mental well being
Inflammatory disease of the skin that is painful and causing itching
Thickeness of the stratum corneum - large buildup of dead skin cells - excessively oily skin - temperature of the skin
Process of purifying water

11. Hot Wax
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
Loss of cells that give color to the skin(melanocytes) results in smooth - white patches in the midst of normally pigemented skin
1 in 250 people
30% concentration (or below) or 3.0 pH of exfoliation products

12. Lack of Estrogen can cause...
Stress - Overactive Sebaceous Glands - Dead Skin cell accummulation - Bacteria and Inflammation - Comedogenic ingredients
Two different elements or compounds that are mixed together
increase sensitivity of the skin - dehydration - possible hyperpigmentation - fluctuation in blood flow
Connects all bones

13. Pilosebaceous Unit
Main function of the nail
Mixing and matching treatments
The structure in which the hair growsthat are commonly knownas "pores" - the hair follicle
Drugs that are made from extracts of living organisms that simply kill bacteria

14. Layers of the epidermis
Blackheads - Whiteheads
Refreshed appearance - reduction of t-zone oiliness - temporary pore reduction - tighter skin
Stratum Corneum - Stratum Lucidum - Stratum Granulosum - Stratum Spinosum - Basal Layer or Stratum Germinitavim
Oval - round - square - rectangle - triangle - inverted triangle -heart - diamond

15. Deep Peeling
Effects the epidermis- papillary layer
Upper jawbone
Nerves repsonsible for movement such as smiling facial expressions
Aids in the coagulation of blood

16. Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Fairly common skin growths that vary in size. Can occur almost anywhere on the body but usually develop on the trunk
2nd most deady - caused by Cumulative sun exposure. Raised - crusty - warty looking. appears as ulcers or nodular bumps may bleed easily
Bond between atoms sharing electrons
Ingrown nail

17. Healthy nails
Smooth -pinkish - translucent
Common - inflammatory skin condition that causes flaky - white to yellowish scales to form an oily areas such as the scalpor inside of the ear
Temperature regulator - sensory - healing - immunity - protection
A nodule is a raised lesion that is larger and deeper in the skin than a papule

18. Adispose Tissue
Red yellow blue
Technical name for fat
Allergies - rosacea - acne - psoriasis - cancer
Aging - longer more intense ray - penetrates the reticular dermis

19. Gellant
Federal agency that regulates the cosmetic industry
Extractions - microderm - mani/pedi - waxing
Gives a product a gel like consistency
Chemical exfoliant that works from the inside out. Glycoloic - lactic - malic - and tartaric acids -- best for aging - dry/dehydrated - wrinkle and hyperpigmentation

20. extrinsic aging
Controllable factors that contribute to the aging of skin - ex- sun exposure
Anything that prevents you from doing a treatment
Bone between eye sockets
Mixing and matching treatments

21. Lymphatic system
Quicker than hot wax - larger areas can be waxed at once - suitable for most hair types - hair re-growth is finer
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Consists of lymphb flowing thru the lymphatic spaces - cleansing wastes and toxins out of the body
Pineapple-derivative of enzyme

22. Ingredients that attract water to the skin
Hyluronic acid - humectants
Facelift
Raised growths on the skin. Means greasy and keratosis means thickening of the skin
Cancer causing

23. Maxilla
Perform all types of reconstructive and cosmetic surgery
Upper jawbone
Medium pressure should be used when holding the hand piece against the skin
Cuticle that splits around the nail

24. intrinsic aging
Red yellow blue
Aging due to things we cant control - hereditary - genetic factors
Allows other structures to move around inside the cell
(Hair growh phase)- resting phase-the old hair falls out and the growth phase begins again

25. Acid Mantle
Gommage - granular scrubs - microderm - luffa
Rich in vitamins - stimulates metabolic rate
Scaly red patched on the scalp - lower back and chest
Layer of lipids and sweat secretions that help kill bacteria

26. What is a cyst
Deep infection caused by a deep massive invasion of white blood cells
Bone between eye sockets
Inert - acts as a sunscreen - camouglages imperfections - light and all purpose - skin friendly
Couperose skin - fragile - thin skin - patients taking Accutane

27. Body Cosmetic Surgery
Cancer causing short ray - penetrates to the stratum corneum
Gives skin its strength and found in the reticular dermis
Pathogenic is disease causing while non-pathogenic is non disease causing.
Body sculpting Ex: breast implants - liposuction

28. Buffering
Reduce strength
Controllable factors that contribute to the aging of skin - ex- sun exposure
The opening of a follicle
Thickeness of the stratum corneum - large buildup of dead skin cells - excessively oily skin - temperature of the skin

29. Alpha Hydroxy Aci
It works by dissolving surface lipids that hold the cells of the corneum together
Causes free radicals - depletion of Vit. C in the body - decreases circulation - makes skin sallow - and causes extrinsic aging around the mouth
Stratum Corneum - Stratum Lucidum - Stratum Granulosum - Stratum Spinosum - Basal Layer or Stratum Germinitavim
Shingles is a painful - blistering skin rash due to the varicella-zoster virus - the virus that causes chickenpox

30. Aging Classification Systems
Gives skin its strength and found in the reticular dermis
Glogau - Rubin
Microorganisms that cover almost every surface - including the skin of the human body.
Blood and tissue cells secrete substances to create inflammation

31. Collagen
Steam does to enhance discrustation
Protein that makes up 70% of the weight of the skin
Flat surface raised above the skin
Body sculpting Ex: breast implants - liposuction

32. Keratosis Pilaris
Crescent-shaped whitish area of the bed of a fingernail or toenail
Inert - acts as a sunscreen - camouglages imperfections - light and all purpose - skin friendly
1-2 min
Skin condition in which white bumps appear on the upper arms - thighs - and cheeks

33. Keratin
Severe itching - swelling - severe redness
Protein nails are made of
Chemicals added to products to prevent oxidation
Tinea versicolor- yeast infection that affects the ability of the skin to produce melanin

34. UVB RAY
Burning ray - less intense - penetrate to the basal layer
Fairly common skin growths that vary in size. Can occur almost anywhere on the body but usually develop on the trunk
Scientific name for acne vulgaris
Most serious- the condition is medically referred to as nodulocystic - or cystic acne where the skin displays numerous pustules - papules - pustules with large cysts

35. Modestry issues
Prevents most americans from getting body treatments
Forms lower back of cranium
Aging due to things we cant control - hereditary - genetic factors
Tiny particle that must live on a host cell.Capable of infesting almost all plants and animals -including bacteria

36. Impetigo
Freckle larger than 1 cm
Skin infected caused by bacteria. Usually the cause is staphylococcal(staph) but sometimes streptococcus(strep).
Surgical procedures used for cosmetic purposes only ex: eye lift - face lift - forehead lifts - liposuction - collagen injections
Helps break down the stratum corneum which allows fora better result

37. Pancreatin
Soild bump 1 centimeter can be felt
Bovine (pig or cow) derivative of enzyme
Scab and scar tissue build to protect and induce healing
Thickeness of the stratum corneum - large buildup of dead skin cells - excessively oily skin - temperature of the skin

38. Anaerobix bacteria
A clump of white blood cells that have formed and risen to the surface of the skin
Bacteria that does n ot need oxygen to grow or survive
Removal of dead skin cells
Ascrobic Acid - helps to protect the body from many forms of oxidation

39. Scientific Method
Movement should come from this part of the body
Wound that is a bruise
Development of an idea based on available information
Particles that make up the nucleus of an atom- no charge

40. Conditions you would not use brushing machine - microderm - or any harsh chemical peels
Falling out
Process of using barrier and intercellular compatible materials like lipids to better penetrate ingredients
First stage of comedo formation; a comedoso small that it can be seen only with a microscope
Couperose skin - fragile - thin skin - patients taking Accutane

41. Hyperthyroidism
It works by dissolving surface lipids that hold the cells of the corneum together
Too much thryroid hormone
Sweat gland
Pathogenic is disease causing while non-pathogenic is non disease causing.

42. Skin Concerns found in a medical environment
Allergies - rosacea - acne - psoriasis - cancer
Pain - Swelling -redness - gever - throbbing - pus
Falling out
Inflammatory disease of the skin that is painful and causing itching

43. Layers of the Dermis
Thickening of the tissue
Subjective - Objective - Assessment - Plan
Papillary layer - Reticular Dermis - Subcutaneous
Inner tissues

44. Considerations with use of Hydroxy Acid
Base of formula - percentage - pH
Used in a body treatment for stimulating and detoxifying
Genetically inherited disease-excess oil secreted by trhe sebaceous glands. Cells that clog the pores - trapping oil in the follicle
Constantly bathes the various tissues of the body.removes the waste/toxins in the body

45. Warm Wax
Scab and scar tissue build to protect and induce healing
Quicker than hot wax - larger areas can be waxed at once - suitable for most hair types - hair re-growth is finer
Thickening of the tissue
Clotting of blood

46. Lentigines
Freckles
Pink eye - impetigo - herpes
Granular scrubs - brush machine - luffa
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

47. Melanoma
(Hair growh phase)- resting phase-the old hair falls out and the growth phase begins again
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
Most seriously and deadliest skin cancer. Moles that are dark in color
Pain - Swelling -redness - gever - throbbing - pus

48. Hummetiant
Too much thryroid hormone
14% Salicylic - 14% Lactic - 14% resorcinol
Ingredient that attracts water
Bodys mechanism for fighting disease

49. Chelating Agent
Blood and metabolic stimulation
Two different elements or compounds that are mixed together
Improves the efficiency of preservatives by breaking down the cell wall
Generally manufactured without the use of certain ingredients that are known to frequently cause allergic reactions

50. What is a papule?
Infection of the skin that may affect any part of the body. Usually appears on the lower legs or face
A raised area of the skin that is generally smaller than 1 centimeter
Common - inflammatory skin condition that causes flaky - white to yellowish scales to form an oily areas such as the scalpor inside of the ear
Reproduction and continuation of species