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State Board Esthetician Exam

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1. Master Esthetician
Herpes zoster
A raised area on the skin that is generally smaller than 1 centimeter
50% concentration (or below) or 1.0 pH of exfoliation products
Scientific use of water as a treatment of injuries - diseases - or mental well being

2. Window Phase
More aggressive kneading
Period of time between exposure and the time anitbodies are made
Two or more elements joined together to produce an entirely different substance
Artificial way of tricking the immune system into making anitbodies

3. Fissure
Important when doing a massage
Crack in skin
Gentle tapping movements
Ingrown nail

4. Removing Surface Cells impove or help the skin
What the number of passes are based upon
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.
Movement should come from this part of the body
Improves product penetration - helps clear away dead skin cells and debris from the pore openings; making extractions easier - remove uneven buildup

5. Keratosis
Build up of cells
Extractions - microderm - mani/pedi - waxing
50% concentration (or below) or 1.0 pH of exfoliation products
Granular scrubs - brush machine - luffa

6. Ophthalmic Surgeon
Treats eye diseases and performs eye related surgeries
Prevents most americans from getting body treatments
Papillary layer - Reticular Dermis - Subcutaneous
Type of crystals that can be used for microderm- benefits: less irritation - stable - hard - inert

7. Milia
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Effects the epidermis (stratum corneum)
Snall deposits of sebum
A fungus caused when moisture seeps between an artifical nail and the free edge of the nail

8. Mixture
Bacilli-rod - Cocci-round - Spirilla (spiral)
Effects the epidermis- papillary layer
Type of wound is unclean with jagged edges and can be of varying depths
Two different elements or compounds that are mixed together

9. Posture
Granular scrubs - brush machine - luffa
Important when doing a massage
Period of time between exposure and the time anitbodies are made
In normal adults they makeup 22-28% of the total number of Leukocytes in the circulating blood

10. Cellulitis
Raised scar
Infection of the skin that may affect any part of the body. Usually appears on the lower legs or face
Articles intended to be rubbed - poured or sprinkled to the human body for cleansing - beautifying or promotion attractiveness
Rich in vitamins - stimulates metabolic rate

11. Rhodophyta
Type of tissue that the cells control the brain and nerves
Contains highly balancing emollient algae
Body's defense
Chemical exfoliant that works from the inside out. Glycoloic - lactic - malic - and tartaric acids -- best for aging - dry/dehydrated - wrinkle and hyperpigmentation

12. Warm Wax
This tissue is the primary concern for the esthetician
Removal of dead skin cells
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.
Quicker than hot wax - larger areas can be waxed at once - suitable for most hair types - hair re-growth is finer

13. Sphenoid
Helps break down the stratum corneum which allows fora better result
Scientific use of water as a treatment of injuries - diseases - or mental well being
Connects all bones
Every 2 weeks

14. 4 procedures an esthetician performs where they may come in contact with infected body fluid
Most frequently autoimmunity disease you will encounter as an esthetician
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
Bovine (pig or cow) derivative of enzyme
Extractions - microderm - mani/pedi - waxing

15. Motor Nerves
Widely used skin typing classification applied today to predict scarring and pigmentary problems from various treatments
Nerves repsonsible for movement such as smiling facial expressions
Bring pH level back - neutralize skin - clean debris
Depsion or depression

16. Healthy nails
A popular treatment - therapeutic use of plants for beauty and health purposes
Mixing and matching treatments
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
Smooth -pinkish - translucent

17. Immune System
Bodys mechanism for fighting disease
Type of wound is unclean with jagged edges and can be of varying depths
Causes free radicals - depletion of Vit. C in the body - decreases circulation - makes skin sallow - and causes extrinsic aging around the mouth
Get keloids easily - hyperpigmentation easily - can be sensitive - age slowly

18. UVC RAY
Split or brittle nail
Mildest acne that's often just a minor pimple that appear occasionally in small numbers and small bumps that can disapper without being treated
Bone between eye sockets
Cancer causing short ray - penetrates to the stratum corneum

19. Papain
Gommage - granular scrubs - microderm - luffa
Generally manufactured without the use of certain ingredients that are known to frequently cause allergic reactions
Dead buildup - bacteria and fatty acids from sebum
Papaya=derivative of enzyme

20. Bed epithelium
Products are treatments that do not contain water
Gives skin its strength and found in the reticular dermis
Thin layer of tissue- this is how the nail plate and nail bed are attached
Removal of dead skin cells

21. Aesthikos
Gives the cell structure and shape- posses a function known as selective permeability
30% concentration (or below) or 3.0 pH of exfoliation products
Greek word for "perceptible of the senses"
The term for immunity to a certain disease built by antibodies the body produces when you get sick

22. Hypoallergenic Cosmetics
Generally manufactured without the use of certain ingredients that are known to frequently cause allergic reactions
Deeper faster effleurage - increases blood circulation
Nerves repsonsible for movement such as smiling facial expressions
Period of time between exposure and the time anitbodies are made

23. Layering
Type of wound is unclean with jagged edges and can be of varying depths
Gentle tapping movements
Mixing and matching treatments
Scientific name for acne vulgaris

24. Seborrheic Keratosis
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
Raised growths on the skin. Means greasy and keratosis means thickening of the skin
Resting
Rich in vitamins - stimulates metabolic rate

25. Sebaceous gland
Oil gland
Herpes zoster
Resurfacing technique
The layer of the skin that has been affected is the papillary dermis

26. Symptoms of Impetigo
Aging - longer more intense ray - penetrates the reticular dermis
Small blisters that expand and rupture within 24 hrs. Yellow fluid that drains and forms a honey colored crust
Mole
Raised scar

27. Nodule
Soild bump 1 centimeter can be felt
Improves product penetration - helps clear away dead skin cells and debris from the pore openings; making extractions easier - remove uneven buildup
Uses dark color to minimize or hide feature - illusion that the feature is corrected
Removes the entire epidermis

28. Waxing Hair Removal
The layer of the skin that has been affected is the papillary dermis
Most sensitive - hyperpigmentation easily with use of aggressive substance - age slowly
Vitiligo and albinism
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.

29. Interleodion
Mole
What the number of passes are based upon
The immune system commicates with each cell and releases hormones
Upper jawbone

30. Extractoin
Drugs that are made from extracts of living organisms that simply kill bacteria
Prevents most americans from getting body treatments
Removal of dead skin cells
Products are treatments that do not contain water

31. Compound
Procedures used for accidental injuries orother physcial deformities ex: skin cancer removal - nose job
Basis of consciousness and creativity
Avoiding malpractice through avoiding potential risk
Two or more elements joined together to produce an entirely different substance

32. Benefits of massage
Stress relief - relaxes and refreshes muscles - improves detox - keeps skin healthy - increases metabolic function - pain management - prevent cramp or strained muscles - reduces tension - headaches
A condition in which a person picks at their acne lesions
Clotting of blood
Regulates hormone producing glands

33. Warts
Most sensitive - hyperpigmentation easily with use of aggressive substance - age slowly
Resurfacing technique
A raised area of the skin that is generally smaller than 1 centimeter
Warts are growths on your skin caused by an infection with human papilloma virus - or HPV

34. Skin
Estheticians must wear gloves to perform in-office treatments in order to protect them from microorganisms
Forms lower back of cranium
The largest organ of the body
Clotting of blood

35. Blepharoplasty
Hyperpigmentation - aging - acne
Eyelift
Bone between eye sockets
Facelift

36. Nervous System
Shingles is a painful - blistering skin rash due to the varicella-zoster virus - the virus that causes chickenpox
Most seriously and deadliest skin cancer. Moles that are dark in color
Basis of consciousness and creativity
Nose job

37. Keloids
Name of a group of diseases caused by a fungus- ringworm - athlete's foot and jock itch
Movement
Raised scar
A chemical in its simplest form

38. Talogen
Systemic disease - clients undergoing chemo - vascular problems - pregnancy - daibetic - swelling - infection - lumps - bumps - any unstable health condition
Resting
Pain - Swelling -redness - gever - throbbing - pus
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

39. Tinea Pedis
Tocopherol - serves as an antioxidant to the body
Loss of cells that give color to the skin(melanocytes) results in smooth - white patches in the midst of normally pigemented skin
Ascrobic Acid - helps to protect the body from many forms of oxidation
Athlete's foot

40. Reactios to a Chemical Peel
Primary catalyst a chronic stress - high level of stress throws adrenal glands in over drive. Setting the stage for acne in 30s and 40s
Tendency of topical substances to cause the development of comedones
Not enough thyroid hormone
Severe itching - swelling - severe redness

41. Skin Tags
This tissue is the primary concern for the esthetician
Artificial way of tricking the immune system into making anitbodies
Glass
Common - acquired - benign skin growths that look like a small piece of soft - hanging skin.

42. Emulsion cleansers
1-2 min
Layer of lipids and sweat secretions that help kill bacteria
Freckles
Cleansing milks made mostly of water for sensitive and dry skin

43. Galvanic
Chemical exfoliant htta works from the outside in. salisylic and citric acid- best for acne - rosacea - telangectasia
Creates a chemical reaction that acts to emulsify or liquefy sebum- 2 reactions disincrustation and iontophoresis
Stiches
Inflammation of the hair follicle due to an infection

44. Apply hard wax
Greek word for "perceptible of the senses"
14% Salicylic - 14% Lactic - 14% resorcinol
Effects the epidermis- papillary layer
Applied thicker - should have lip to pullm spread in the directionof hair growth - sets in seconds - good for smaller arears

45. Lymph
Gives skin its strength and found in the reticular dermis
Greek word for "perceptible of the senses"
This tissue is the primary concern for the esthetician
Constantly bathes the various tissues of the body.removes the waste/toxins in the body

46. Vitamin C
Hyluronic acid - humectants
1. Sodium Hydrochloride(household bleach) 2. Formaldehyde
Steam does to enhance discrustation
Ascrobic Acid - helps to protect the body from many forms of oxidation

47. Anaerobix bacteria
Pineapple-derivative of enzyme
Client is face up
Controllable factors that contribute to the aging of skin - ex- sun exposure
Bacteria that does n ot need oxygen to grow or survive

48. Friction
Deeper faster effleurage - increases blood circulation
Blood and metabolic stimulation
Very thin like glaze - spreadin the direction ofhair growth at a 45 degree angle toward you - better for large areas
Couperose skin - fragile - thin skin - patients taking Accutane

49. Scientific Method
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
Development of an idea based on available information
Freckle larger than 1 cm
Granular scrubs - brush machine - luffa

50. Contraindication
Estheticians must wear gloves to perform in-office treatments in order to protect them from microorganisms
Anything that prevents you from doing a treatment
Melasma - and Chloasma
Stiches

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