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State Board Esthetician Exam

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1. Endothelial Tissue
Inner tissues
Avoiding malpractice through avoiding potential risk
Applied thicker - should have lip to pullm spread in the directionof hair growth - sets in seconds - good for smaller arears
Vitiligo and albinism

2. Basal Cell Carcinoma
Center for Disease Control
Back - cellulite - hand - arm - foot
Deeper faster effleurage - increases blood circulation
Most common form of skin cancer - orginateds in the basal layer. Pearl like fleshy bumps on the face - flesh or pink in color- painless

3. Hypertrophy
Thickening of the tissue
Breathing - provides oxygen to the blood
Despressed scar
Reduce strength

4. Ratio of HIV
More aggressive kneading
Measurement of mathematical changed in the experiment
Main function of the nail
1 in 250 people

5. Covalent bond
Bacteria that does not need oxygen to grow or survive
Allergies - rosacea - acne - psoriasis - cancer
Bond between atoms sharing electrons
Chemical exfoliant that works from the inside out. Glycoloic - lactic - malic - and tartaric acids -- best for aging - dry/dehydrated - wrinkle and hyperpigmentation

6. Zygomatic arch
1:10 with water 4 disposable materials that prevent cross- contamination 1. cotton swabs 2. paper towels 3.Disposable staptulas 4. Gloves
Sun damage; pre cancerous( can become squamous cell carcinoma). Sharp - rough and prickly
Cheek bones
Nerves repsonsible for movement such as smiling facial expressions

7. Chemical Exfoliation
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
Particles that make up the nucleus of an atom- no charge
Dissolving dead skin cells
(hair growth phase)- transition or shrieveling phase

8. Swedish massage movements
Antibacterial - antiseptic - ant-inflammatory - keratolytic - kills p.acne
Generally used in body massage
Stratum Corneum - Stratum Lucidum - Stratum Granulosum - Stratum Spinosum - Basal Layer or Stratum Germinitavim
Development of an idea based on available information

9. Grade 2 Acne
Moderate acne- blackheads and milia can break out in the greater numbers.
Ingredients that lubricate skin and give cosmetics a soft smooth feeling
Nerves repsonsible for movement such as smiling facial expressions
Burning ray - less intense - penetrate to the basal layer

10. Sun exposure
Smallest possible unit of an element
Massage movements is usuallyused to stimulate cellulite areas
Worst enemy of the langerhans cells
Inflammation of the skin

11. Pancreatin
Creates a chemical reaction that acts to emulsify or liquefy sebum- 2 reactions disincrustation and iontophoresis
Reduce strength
Aids in firmness and skin renewal
Bovine (pig or cow) derivative of enzyme

12. Lacriminal
Forms eye sockets
Forms lower back of cranium
HIV - Hepatitis - Syphilis
Most modern machines are closed systems that do not allow particulate emission

13. Milia
Snall deposits of sebum
Known as the botox place - stops the forehead from scowling
Aids in firmness and skin renewal
Inner tissues

14. Urticaria
Treat all body fluids as they were/are contagious
Itching tingly feeling of the skin experienced by some woman during menopause
Forms eye sockets
Hives due to allergies

15. Contouring
Form the forehead
Uses dark color to minimize or hide feature - illusion that the feature is corrected
Resurfacing technique
Cuticle that splits around the nail

16. Salicylic Benefits
Antibacterial - antiseptic - ant-inflammatory - keratolytic - kills p.acne
Connects all bones
1 in 250 people
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

17. Closed Comedones
Rx name-isotretinoi - oral acne medication used for severe cases of acne
Non inflammatory acne lesions usually called whiteheads
Rich in vitamins - stimulates metabolic rate
Build up of cells

18. AMP
Dissolving dead skin cells
Smallest measurable unit of an element
Measure of the amount of current flowing into a circuit
Most frequently autoimmunity disease you will encounter as an esthetician

19. Nervous System
Surgical procedures used for cosmetic purposes only ex: eye lift - face lift - forehead lifts - liposuction - collagen injections
Basis of consciousness and creativity
Not enough thyroid hormone
Autoimmune deficiency syndrome

20. Risk management
Breathing - provides oxygen to the blood
Uses light color to enhance features making it appear larger
Avoiding malpractice through avoiding potential risk
Temporarily sensitive due tosomething causing irritation - by environment or applied. Such as windburn - sunburn -or chemicals

21. Onychorcryptosis
A viral infection of the skin
Ingrown nail
A sprayer that sprays a cool - fine mist - food for sensitive skin and hydration for all skin types
Too much thryroid hormone

22. Contact Dermatitis
Thickeness of the stratum corneum - large buildup of dead skin cells - excessively oily skin - temperature of the skin
Weaker form of disinfectant
Inflammation of the skin caused by direct contact with an irritating or allergy-causing substance (irrant or allergen)
2nd most deady - caused by Cumulative sun exposure. Raised - crusty - warty looking. appears as ulcers or nodular bumps may bleed easily

23. Examples of Mechanical Exfoliation
Anything that prevents you from doing a treatment
Granular scrubs - brush machine - luffa
Pineapple-derivative of enzyme
Forms eye sockets

24. Occlusive
Main function of the nail
Consists of lymphb flowing thru the lymphatic spaces - cleansing wastes and toxins out of the body
Heavy large molecule that sits on the top of the skin and prevents moisture loss
Pain - Swelling -redness - gever - throbbing - pus

25. Interleodion
Name of a group of diseases caused by a fungus- ringworm - athlete's foot and jock itch
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
Body sculpting Ex: breast implants - liposuction
The immune system commicates with each cell and releases hormones

26. Alpha Hydroxy Aci
Skin condition in which white bumps appear on the upper arms - thighs - and cheeks
A viral infection of the skin
It works by dissolving surface lipids that hold the cells of the corneum together
Client is face up

27. Remodeling Phase
Protein that makes up 70% of the weight of the skin
This tissue is the primary concern for the esthetician
Scar tissue formed during healing
Raised growths on the skin. Means greasy and keratosis means thickening of the skin

28. Herpes Simplex
A viral infection of the skin
Ringworm of the hands
Gives a product a gel like consistency
Athlete's foot

29. Cellulitis Symptoms/Signs
Smallest measurable unit of an element
Falling out
Genetically inherited disease-excess oil secreted by trhe sebaceous glands. Cells that clog the pores - trapping oil in the follicle
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

30. Contridications to Hydroxy Acid Treatments
Horse - archer
Open lesions/skin cancers - cold sores/herpes - windburn - sunburn - active rosacea - pregnancy
Split or brittle nail
Depsion or depression

31. Atom
Smallest possible unit of an element
Scab and scar tissue build to protect and induce healing
Itching tingly feeling of the skin experienced by some woman during menopause
Every 2 weeks

32. Emollients
Injury - which can cause hyperpigmentation - cold sore reactivating
Small blisters that expand and rupture within 24 hrs. Yellow fluid that drains and forms a honey colored crust
Bring pH level back - neutralize skin - clean debris
Ingredients that lubricate skin and give cosmetics a soft smooth feeling

33. Pustule
Known as the botox place - stops the forehead from scowling
Freckle smaller than 1 cm
Flat surface raised above the skin
Bacilli-rod - Cocci-round - Spirilla (spiral)

34. Causes of Leukonchia
Body sculpting Ex: breast implants - liposuction
Papaya=derivative of enzyme
Injury - nutrition deficiency - hereditary
Protein nails are made of

35. Bullae
Split or brittle nail
Very large vesicles (blister)
Removal of dead skin cells
Type of crystals that can be used for microderm- benefits: less irritation - stable - hard - inert

36. Distillation
Prevents most americans from getting body treatments
Shingles is a painful - blistering skin rash due to the varicella-zoster virus - the virus that causes chickenpox
Process of purifying water
White blood cells formed in the lymphatic tissue thru out the body

37. Food and drug act of 1938-COSMETIC
Articles intended to be rubbed - poured or sprinkled to the human body for cleansing - beautifying or promotion attractiveness
Thickening of the tissue
Greek word for "perceptible of the senses"
Stratum corneum - stratum granulosum

38. Macule
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
Most seriously and deadliest skin cancer. Moles that are dark in color
Freckle smaller than 1 cm
Main method of extracting essential oils. Egyptians were the first to use this

39. Scientific Method
Fairly common skin growths that vary in size. Can occur almost anywhere on the body but usually develop on the trunk
Articles intended to be rubbed - poured or sprinkled to the human body for cleansing - beautifying or promotion attractiveness
White spots appearing on the nail
Development of an idea based on available information

40. Sebhorrheic Dermatitis
Very large nodule
Shaving - abrasives - tweezing - chemical depilatories - electrolysis - hard wax - cold wax - soft wax - laser
A form of eczema that primarily affects oily areas of the face
A chemical in its simplest form

41. Skin Concerns found in a medical environment
Aging - longer more intense ray - penetrates the reticular dermis
Erbium - CO2 - Carbon Dioxide
Allergies - rosacea - acne - psoriasis - cancer
Widely used skin typing classification applied today to predict scarring and pigmentary problems from various treatments

42. Natural Immunity

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43. Sensitized
Granular scrubs - brush machine - luffa
Temporarily sensitive due tosomething causing irritation - by environment or applied. Such as windburn - sunburn -or chemicals
Most frequently autoimmunity disease you will encounter as an esthetician
Gives the cell structure and shape- posses a function known as selective permeability

44. Food and drug act of 1938-DRUG
Articles other than food intendedto affect the structure of any function of the body
Falling out
Gentle - but firm stroking and sliding over the body
Reproduction and continuation of species

45. Symptoms of Impetigo
Stratum Corneum - Stratum Lucidum - Stratum Granulosum - Stratum Spinosum - Basal Layer or Stratum Germinitavim
Small blisters that expand and rupture within 24 hrs. Yellow fluid that drains and forms a honey colored crust
Any mark on the skin that is not normal
Herpes zoster

46. Onyx
Inflammatory disease of the skin that is painful and causing itching
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
Flat surface raised above the skin
Nail

47. Softening the skin
Common - acquired - benign skin growths that look like a small piece of soft - hanging skin.
A reciprocal measurement of hydrogen's in a substance
Dried body serum (pus or blood)
Steam does to enhance discrustation

48. intrinsic aging
Non inflammatory acne lesions usually called blackheads
Smallest measurable unit of an element
Aging due to things we cant control - hereditary - genetic factors
Helps break down the stratum corneum which allows fora better result

49. Corrugator Supercili
Known as the botox place - stops the forehead from scowling
Lower jawbone
Dissolving dead skin cells
Gives skin its strength and found in the reticular dermis

50. Vaccines
Hyluronic acid - humectants
Raised scar
Raised lesion with a flat surface
Artificial way of tricking the immune system into making anitbodies