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State Board Esthetician Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Vitamin E
Tocopherol - serves as an antioxidant to the body
Deep infection caused by a deep massive invasion of white blood cells
The term for immunity to a certain disease built by antibodies the body produces when you get sick
Bond between atoms sharing electrons

2. Contraindication
Anything that prevents you from doing a treatment
Technical name for fat
Uses methods of physical contact to literally scrape or bump cells off the skin
Forms eye sockets

3. Molluscum Contagiosum
Back - cellulite - hand - arm - foot
Nerves repsonsible for movement such as smiling facial expressions
Measurement of mathematical changed in the experiment
Viral skin infection that causes raised - pearl-like papules or nodules on the skin

4. The most important indicator in the treatment room of skin type?
Very large nodule
Blood and metabolic stimulation
Depsion or depression
Evaluating skin response to UV light

5. Galvanic
Dissolving dead skin cells
Bond between two ions that have opposite charges
Creates a chemical reaction that acts to emulsify or liquefy sebum- 2 reactions disincrustation and iontophoresis
Elisa - western blot test

6. Aging Classification Systems
Provide proper skin care - emotional support - health edu - controlling and medicating erythema
A lower pH will make a peel more active
Gentle tapping movements
Glogau - Rubin

7. hair removal methods
Bones - structures - protect organs
The path a current takes as it moves thru a system
Tiny particle that must live on a host cell.Capable of infesting almost all plants and animals -including bacteria
Shaving - abrasives - tweezing - chemical depilatories - electrolysis - hard wax - cold wax - soft wax - laser

8. Crust
Smooth -pinkish - translucent
Dried body serum (pus or blood)
Consists of lymphb flowing thru the lymphatic spaces - cleansing wastes and toxins out of the body
Temperature regulator - sensory - healing - immunity - protection

9. 3 substances that can contribute to the slowing of the immune function
Heavy large molecule that sits on the top of the skin and prevents moisture loss
Improper diet - excessive alcohol intake - lacking exercise
Cuticle that splits around the nail
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

10. Proton
Particles that make up the nucleus of an atom - positive charge
Removal of dead skin cells
Artificial way of tricking the immune system into making anitbodies
Chemical agents that inhibit the growth of microorganisms in cosmetics

11. Pinpoint bleeding in microderm
Refreshed appearance - reduction of t-zone oiliness - temporary pore reduction - tighter skin
The layer of the skin that has been affected is the papillary dermis
Stratum Corneum - Stratum Lucidum - Stratum Granulosum - Stratum Spinosum - Basal Layer or Stratum Germinitavim
Burning ray - less intense - penetrate to the basal layer

12. Cool Colors
Autoclave
Relaxing and calm- blue - green - violet - grey
Body's defense
Constantly bathes the various tissues of the body.removes the waste/toxins in the body

13. Parietal
A white appearence of the skin that appears after applying a strong exfoliation peeling substance
Injury - which can cause hyperpigmentation - cold sore reactivating
Forms side and top of cranium
Most frequently autoimmunity disease you will encounter as an esthetician

14. Herpes Simplex
A viral infection of the skin
Measurement of mathematical changed in the experiment
The structure in which the hair growsthat are commonly knownas "pores" - the hair follicle
Freckle larger than 1 cm

15. Respiratory system
Freckle larger than 1 cm
Inflammation of the skin
Breathing - provides oxygen to the blood
Body's defense

16. Lacriminal
Type of crystals that can be used for microderm- benefits: less irritation - stable - hard - inert
Upper jawbone
Forms eye sockets
Pain - Swelling -redness - gever - throbbing - pus

17. Emollients
Shaving - abrasives - tweezing - chemical depilatories - electrolysis - hard wax - cold wax - soft wax - laser
Fairly common skin growths that vary in size. Can occur almost anywhere on the body but usually develop on the trunk
Ingredients that lubricate skin and give cosmetics a soft smooth feeling
Controllable factors that contribute to the aging of skin - ex- sun exposure

18. Cidesco
Found on the cheeks - jaw line - and chin
Deepest type of chemical peeling performed by a esthetician
Mostly thin - small pores - pink to red in color. Flushes easily - can be uncomfortable/painful when touched
For an esthetician - highest earned title in the world

19. Selective Permeability
Most serious- the condition is medically referred to as nodulocystic - or cystic acne where the skin displays numerous pustules - papules - pustules with large cysts
Causes free radicals - depletion of Vit. C in the body - decreases circulation - makes skin sallow - and causes extrinsic aging around the mouth
Client is face up
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

20. Macule
Cuticle that splits around the nail
Thickeness of the stratum corneum - large buildup of dead skin cells - excessively oily skin - temperature of the skin
Two different elements or compounds that are mixed together
Freckle smaller than 1 cm

21. Acid Mantle
Layer of lipids and sweat secretions that help kill bacteria
Nose job
Stress - Overactive Sebaceous Glands - Dead Skin cell accummulation - Bacteria and Inflammation - Comedogenic ingredients
An element that will easily pass and electrical current or flow of negatively charged electrons

22. Skincare
What the esthetician specializes in
Resting
Base of formula - percentage - pH
Movement

23. Aromatherapy
Blackheads - Whiteheads
Clotting of blood
Scab and scar tissue build to protect and induce healing
A popular treatment - therapeutic use of plants for beauty and health purposes

24. Urinary System
Secrets waste and water control
Stress relief - relaxes and refreshes muscles - improves detox - keeps skin healthy - increases metabolic function - pain management - prevent cramp or strained muscles - reduces tension - headaches
Effects the epidermis- papillary layer
1:10 with water 4 disposable materials that prevent cross- contamination 1. cotton swabs 2. paper towels 3.Disposable staptulas 4. Gloves

25. sudiferous gland
Reproduction and continuation of species
Process of killing ALL microorganisms
Sweat gland
Eyelift

26. pH
Type of wound is unclean with jagged edges and can be of varying depths
Potential hydrogen
Lower jawbone
Freckle larger than 1 cm

27. Dermatological surgeon
Generally manufactured without the use of certain ingredients that are known to frequently cause allergic reactions
Inner tissues
Dermatologist who perform plastic and cosmetic surgery
Pocket full of infection under the skin

28. Solution
Mixture of different chemicals evenly dispersed through the mixture
Blood and tissue cells secrete substances to create inflammation
Gentle - but firm stroking and sliding over the body
Anything that takes up space and has substance

29. Cyanophyta
Mostly thin - small pores - pink to red in color. Flushes easily - can be uncomfortable/painful when touched
Rich in vitamins - stimulates metabolic rate
Basis of consciousness and creativity
Sweat gland

30. Keratin
Protein nails are made of
Sunshine Vitamin - Skin synthesis' Vit D From Cholesterol when exposed to sunlight
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
Mole

31. Epithelial Tissue
Crescent-shaped whitish area of the bed of a fingernail or toenail
Creates a chemical reaction that acts to emulsify or liquefy sebum- 2 reactions disincrustation and iontophoresis
Outer tissue
For an esthetician - highest earned title in the world

32. Nervous System
Widely used skin typing classification applied today to predict scarring and pigmentary problems from various treatments
Creates a chemical reaction that acts to emulsify or liquefy sebum- 2 reactions disincrustation and iontophoresis
Movement should come from this part of the body
Basis of consciousness and creativity

33. Onychorcryptosis
Stiches
Movement should come from this part of the body
30% concentration (or below) or 3.0 pH of exfoliation products
Ingrown nail

34. Keratosis Pilaris
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
Skin condition in which white bumps appear on the upper arms - thighs - and cheeks
The immune system commicates with each cell and releases hormones
Uses light color to enhance features making it appear larger

35. Acne Excoriee
Same as magnifying glass
Client is face up
A condition in which a person picks at their acne lesions
Elisa - western blot test

36. Posture
Important when doing a massage
Water solube - clean to work with - uses only natural ingredients - it grips the coarse facial hair leaving the fine hairs - it can be used at very low temps - sticks to hair not skin - less stick to work without waxing
(Hair growh phase)- resting phase-the old hair falls out and the growth phase begins again
Back - cellulite - hand - arm - foot

37. Sterilization
Massage movements is usuallyused to stimulate cellulite areas
Tinea versicolor- yeast infection that affects the ability of the skin to produce melanin
Cancer causing
Process of killing ALL microorganisms

38. Carcinogenic
Cheek bones
Contains highly balancing emollient algae
Too much thryroid hormone
Cancer causing

39. Supine
50% concentration (or below) or 1.0 pH of exfoliation products
Temperature regulator - sensory - healing - immunity - protection
Several different types of skin swelling. Also called Dermatitis. Red - Swollen and itchy skin
Client is face up

40. Black
Itching tingly feeling of the skin experienced by some woman during menopause
Get keloids easily - hyperpigmentation easily - can be sensitive - age slowly
Client is laying face down
Particles that make up the nucleus of an atom - positive charge

41. Disinfectant
Type of wound is unclean with jagged edges and can be of varying depths
Cherry angioma raised red bump - easily felt
Chemicals that kill a majority of pathogenic microorganisms
Softening - antibacterial and anti inflammatory

42. Brightening Ingredients
Bearberry extract - licorice extract - azeliac acid - kojic acid -mulberry extractg - asafetida - magnesium ascorbyl phosphate - ascorbyl glucosamine - arbutin
Pain - Swelling -redness - gever - throbbing - pus
Energy
Pocket full of infection under the skin

43. Food and drug act of 1938-DRUG
Articles other than food intendedto affect the structure of any function of the body
2nd most deady - caused by Cumulative sun exposure. Raised - crusty - warty looking. appears as ulcers or nodular bumps may bleed easily
Stress relief - relaxes and refreshes muscles - improves detox - keeps skin healthy - increases metabolic function - pain management - prevent cramp or strained muscles - reduces tension - headaches
Flat surface raised above the skin

44. Vitamin C
Type of tissue that the cells control the brain and nerves
Ascrobic Acid - helps to protect the body from many forms of oxidation
AHA exfoliant - melanin suppressant - Retin A
Crack in skin

45. Skin tags
Very small threadlike growing
A raised area of the skin that is generally smaller than 1 centimeter
Treat all body fluids as they were/are contagious
Itching tingly feeling of the skin experienced by some woman during menopause

46. Excoriation scar
Oil serums - petoleum based products - lip balms - silicone serums
Physical bumping of the skin
Contains highly balancing emollient algae
Caused by scraped or scratches

47. Antibiotics
Drugs that are made from extracts of living organisms that simply kill bacteria
Ringworm of the hands
Substance that allows ingredients to be delivered in the body
Oil gland

48. Lesion
Cherry angioma raised red bump - easily felt
Any mark on the skin that is not normal
Sweat gland
Bacteria that does not need oxygen to grow or survive

49. Hummetiant
Stiches
Ingredient that attracts water
Freckles
A lower pH will make a peel more active

50. Granular scrubs- how long should you scrub the face?
Resurfacing technique
A nodule is a raised lesion that is larger and deeper in the skin than a papule
1-2 min
Bacteria that does n ot need oxygen to grow or survive