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State Board Esthetician Exam

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1. Reproductive system
Reproduction and continuation of species
Stratum corneum - stratum granulosum
Layer of lipids and sweat secretions that help kill bacteria
What the number of passes are based upon

2. Excoriation scar
Moderate acne- blackheads and milia can break out in the greater numbers.
In normal adults they makeup 22-28% of the total number of Leukocytes in the circulating blood
Caused by scraped or scratches
Tendency of topical substances to cause the development of comedones

3. Two disinfectants used in esthetics
Hive histamines are released in the body
Allows other structures to move around inside the cell
1. Sodium Hydrochloride(household bleach) 2. Formaldehyde
Rx name-isotretinoi - oral acne medication used for severe cases of acne

4. sudiferous gland
Dermatologist who perform plastic and cosmetic surgery
Sweat gland
Special chemicals that are manufactured or secreted by glands within the body
Viral skin infection that causes raised - pearl-like papules or nodules on the skin

5. Cyst
Pocket full of infection under the skin
Products are treatments that do not contain water
1 in 250 people
Ingredient that attracts water

6. Removing Surface Cells impove or help the skin
Athlete's foot
Improves product penetration - helps clear away dead skin cells and debris from the pore openings; making extractions easier - remove uneven buildup
Autoimmune deficiency syndrome
Client is face up

7. Pustule
AHA exfoliant - melanin suppressant - Retin A
A clump of white blood cells that have formed and risen to the surface of the skin
Hives due to allergies
Known as the botox place - stops the forehead from scowling

8. Comedogenicity
Skin is dry and scaly like a fish; build up of keratinous cells
Gives skin its strength and found in the reticular dermis
Deep infection caused by a deep massive invasion of white blood cells
Tendency of topical substances to cause the development of comedones

9. Erosion
To better communicate with clients about better skincare and cosmetics
Despressed scar
Softening - antibacterial and anti inflammatory
First stage of comedo formation; a comedoso small that it can be seen only with a microscope

10. Anagen
Lower jawbone
(phase of hair growth) - growth phase
Used in a body treatment for stimulating and detoxifying
Bright - attention getting reds - orange - pink - yellow - coral - brown

11. Reconstructive Surgery
Orange green violet
Particles that make up the nucleus of an atom- no charge
Tendency of topical substances to cause the development of comedones
Procedures used for accidental injuries orother physcial deformities ex: skin cancer removal - nose job

12. Food and drug act of 1938-COSMETIC
Relaxing and calm- blue - green - violet - grey
Pineapple-derivative of enzyme
Articles intended to be rubbed - poured or sprinkled to the human body for cleansing - beautifying or promotion attractiveness
Ingredients that do not react to normal chemical reactions within the skin; making it unlikely to produce allergic or irritant reactions

13. Hormone
Widely used skin typing classification applied today to predict scarring and pigmentary problems from various treatments
Pineapple-derivative of enzyme
Special chemicals that are manufactured or secreted by glands within the body
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

14. Aging Classification Systems
Gentle - but firm stroking and sliding over the body
Glogau - Rubin
Bright - attention getting reds - orange - pink - yellow - coral - brown
Chemicals that kill a majority of pathogenic microorganisms

15. Waxing Hair Removal
Body sculpting Ex: breast implants - liposuction
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.
Consists of lymphb flowing thru the lymphatic spaces - cleansing wastes and toxins out of the body
Tendency of topical substances to cause the development of comedones

16. Scientific Method
Layer of lipids and sweat secretions that help kill bacteria
Development of an idea based on available information
Dermatologist who perform plastic and cosmetic surgery
The layer of the skin that has been affected is the papillary dermis

17. Catagen
(hair growth phase)- transition or shrieveling phase
Tiny particle that must live on a host cell.Capable of infesting almost all plants and animals -including bacteria
Mixing and matching treatments
Widely used skin typing classification applied today to predict scarring and pigmentary problems from various treatments

18. Closed Comedones
Non inflammatory acne lesions usually called whiteheads
Not enough thyroid hormone
Pocket full of infection under the skin
Body sculpting Ex: breast implants - liposuction

19. Pustule
Chemical within the drug that causes physiological changes
Flat surface raised above the skin
Bodys mechanism for fighting disease
Freckle larger than 1 cm

20. Matter
The structure in which the hair growsthat are commonly knownas "pores" - the hair follicle
Anything that takes up space and has substance
(phase of hair growth) - growth phase
Connects all bones

21. Anaerobix bacteria
Oil gland
Mixture of different chemicals evenly dispersed through the mixture
Infection of the skin that may affect any part of the body. Usually appears on the lower legs or face
Bacteria that does n ot need oxygen to grow or survive

22. HIPPA
Protein nails are made of
Federal agency that regulates the cosmetic industry
Avoiding malpractice through avoiding potential risk
Health - Insurance - Portability - Accountability - Act

23. Lentigines
First stage of comedo formation; a comedoso small that it can be seen only with a microscope
Freckles
Pocket full of infection under the skin
Product designed for appearance improvement and has positive physiological effects

24. Cell Membrane
Heavy large molecule that sits on the top of the skin and prevents moisture loss
Tocopherol - serves as an antioxidant to the body
Gives the cell structure and shape- posses a function known as selective permeability
Genetically inherited disease-excess oil secreted by trhe sebaceous glands. Cells that clog the pores - trapping oil in the follicle

25. Shingles
Herpes zoster
Granular scrubs - brush machine - luffa
Client is laying face down
Extractions - microderm - mani/pedi - waxing

26. UVC RAY
Cancer causing short ray - penetrates to the stratum corneum
Scientific name for acne vulgaris
0.1 mm-3mm per month
Reproduction and continuation of species

27. Preservatives
A popular treatment - therapeutic use of plants for beauty and health purposes
Chemical agents that inhibit the growth of microorganisms in cosmetics
Bacilli-rod - Cocci-round - Spirilla (spiral)
Very large nodule

28. Ionic bonds
Widely used skin typing classification applied today to predict scarring and pigmentary problems from various treatments
Bond between two ions that have opposite charges
Gentle tapping movements
Inflammation of the skin

29. Symptoms of Impetigo
In normal adults they makeup 22-28% of the total number of Leukocytes in the circulating blood
Stratum corneum - stratum granulosum
Small blisters that expand and rupture within 24 hrs. Yellow fluid that drains and forms a honey colored crust
Process of purifying water

30. Ichthyosis
Skin is dry and scaly like a fish; build up of keratinous cells
Crescent-shaped whitish area of the bed of a fingernail or toenail
A lower pH will make a peel more active
Too much thryroid hormone

31. 3 substances that can contribute to the slowing of the immune function
Improper diet - excessive alcohol intake - lacking exercise
Controllable factors that contribute to the aging of skin - ex- sun exposure
Cancer causing
Cherry angioma raised red bump - easily felt

32. Anhydrous products
Oil serums - petoleum based products - lip balms - silicone serums
Measure of how much a material resists a flowing current
Contains highly balancing emollient algae
Improves product penetration - helps clear away dead skin cells and debris from the pore openings; making extractions easier - remove uneven buildup

33. Lesion
Oil gland
Products are treatments that do not contain water
Bones - structures - protect organs
Any mark on the skin that is not normal

34. Exfoliant
Agents that remove dead skin cells
A nodule is a raised lesion that is larger and deeper in the skin than a papule
Articles other than food intendedto affect the structure of any function of the body
Client is laying face down

35. Telogen
Form the forehead
Activates nerve and muscle tissue
Particles that make up the nucleus of an atom- no charge
(Hair growh phase)- resting phase-the old hair falls out and the growth phase begins again

36. Comeceutical
For an esthetician - highest earned title in the world
Raised scar
(phase of hair growth) - growth phase
Product designed for appearance improvement and has positive physiological effects

37. Acne Vulgaris
Body's defense
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
Gives the cell structure and shape- posses a function known as selective permeability
To better communicate with clients about better skincare and cosmetics

38. Retention Hyperkeratosis
For an esthetician - highest earned title in the world
HIV - Hepatitis - Syphilis
White spots appearing on the nail
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

39. Dermatitis
(Eczema) is inflammation of the upper layers of the skin - causing itching - blisters - redness - swelling - and often oozing - scabbing - and scaling
Warts are growths on your skin caused by an infection with human papilloma virus - or HPV
Period of time between exposure and the time anitbodies are made
(phase of hair growth) - growth phase

40. Ostia
Pore opening
Lower jawbone
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
Resting

41. Endothelial Tissue
Inner tissues
Most serious- the condition is medically referred to as nodulocystic - or cystic acne where the skin displays numerous pustules - papules - pustules with large cysts
Same as magnifying glass
Heavy large molecule that sits on the top of the skin and prevents moisture loss

42. Immune System
Protein nails are made of
Bodys mechanism for fighting disease
Main method of extracting essential oils. Egyptians were the first to use this
Bacilli-rod - Cocci-round - Spirilla (spiral)

43. Body Cosmetic Surgery
Body sculpting Ex: breast implants - liposuction
Back - cellulite - hand - arm - foot
Bones - structures - protect organs
Pore opening

44. Master Esthetician
Rich in vitamins - stimulates metabolic rate
50% concentration (or below) or 1.0 pH of exfoliation products
Substance that allows ingredients to be delivered in the body
In normal adults they makeup 22-28% of the total number of Leukocytes in the circulating blood

45. Deep Peeling
Inflammatory disease of the skin that is painful and causing itching
Cleansing milks made mostly of water for sensitive and dry skin
Non inflammatory acne lesions usually called whiteheads
Effects the epidermis- papillary layer

46. Papain
Process of purifying water
Papaya=derivative of enzyme
(hair growth phase)- transition or shrieveling phase
Inner tissues

47. Mineral makeup
Viral skin infection that causes raised - pearl-like papules or nodules on the skin
Inert - acts as a sunscreen - camouglages imperfections - light and all purpose - skin friendly
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
Articles intended to be rubbed - poured or sprinkled to the human body for cleansing - beautifying or promotion attractiveness

48. UVB RAY
Blisters
Very large vesicles (blister)
Couperose skin - fragile - thin skin - patients taking Accutane
Burning ray - less intense - penetrate to the basal layer

49. 4 procedures an esthetician performs where they may come in contact with infected body fluid
Extractions - microderm - mani/pedi - waxing
Common - benign -superficial cutaneous fungal infection usually characterized by hypopigmented or hyperpigmented macules and patches on the chest and the back
Center for Disease Control
Sweat gland

50. Melanin Suppressants
Smooth -pinkish - translucent
Hydroquinone - kojic acid - mulberry
Primary catalyst a chronic stress - high level of stress throws adrenal glands in over drive. Setting the stage for acne in 30s and 40s
A raised area of the skin that is generally smaller than 1 centimeter