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State Board Esthetician Exam

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1. Keloids
Raised scar
Blisters
Cancer causing
Heavy large molecule that sits on the top of the skin and prevents moisture loss

2. Window Phase
Period of time between exposure and the time anitbodies are made
Granular scrubs - brush machine - luffa
Athlete's foot
A clump of white blood cells that have formed and risen to the surface of the skin

3. Primary colors
Gentle - but firm stroking and sliding over the body
Surgical procedures used for cosmetic purposes only ex: eye lift - face lift - forehead lifts - liposuction - collagen injections
Red yellow blue
Every 2 weeks

4. Anagen
Caused by scraped or scratches
Blisters
(phase of hair growth) - growth phase
Sunshine Vitamin - Skin synthesis' Vit D From Cholesterol when exposed to sunlight

5. Alipidic
Pain - Swelling -redness - gever - throbbing - pus
Forms side and top of cranium
Hives due to allergies
Lack of lipids (lack of fat/oil)

6. Covalent bonds
Inert - acts as a sunscreen - camouglages imperfections - light and all purpose - skin friendly
The sharing of electrons between two atoms
1:10 with water 4 disposable materials that prevent cross- contamination 1. cotton swabs 2. paper towels 3.Disposable staptulas 4. Gloves
Pain - Swelling -redness - gever - throbbing - pus

7. Lymphatic system
Consists of lymphb flowing thru the lymphatic spaces - cleansing wastes and toxins out of the body
Gentle - but firm stroking and sliding over the body
Improper diet - excessive alcohol intake - lacking exercise
Colors that are opposite one another on the color wheel

8. Contridications to Hydroxy Acid Treatments
Breathing - provides oxygen to the blood
Open lesions/skin cancers - cold sores/herpes - windburn - sunburn - active rosacea - pregnancy
Very large nodule
Bovine (pig or cow) derivative of enzyme

9. Jessners Peel
Bovine (pig or cow) derivative of enzyme
14% Salicylic - 14% Lactic - 14% resorcinol
Articles other than food intendedto affect the structure of any function of the body
(Eczema) is inflammation of the upper layers of the skin - causing itching - blisters - redness - swelling - and often oozing - scabbing - and scaling

10. Papule
Articles other than food intendedto affect the structure of any function of the body
Improves the efficiency of preservatives by breaking down the cell wall
A raised area on the skin that is generally smaller than 1 centimeter
Thin layer of tissue- this is how the nail plate and nail bed are attached

11. Immune System
How many pints of bloodare in the human body
Process of purifying water
Other Potential Infections Material
Bodys mechanism for fighting disease

12. Hummetiant
Measure of the amount of current flowing into a circuit
Ingredient that attracts water
Autoclave
Vitiligo and albinism

13. Vitamin K
Split or brittle nail
Elisa - western blot test
Every 2 weeks
Clotting of blood

14. Shingles
Wasting away
Base of formula - percentage - pH
Herpes zoster
Injury - diseases - medical procedures - aging - malnutrition - infection - picking

15. Grade 4 Acne
Most serious- the condition is medically referred to as nodulocystic - or cystic acne where the skin displays numerous pustules - papules - pustules with large cysts
Bone between eye sockets
Eyelift
Cancer causing short ray - penetrates to the stratum corneum

16. Keratin
Protein nails are made of
Client is laying face down
Upper jawbone
Effects the epidermis (stratum corneum)

17. HIPPA
increase sensitivity of the skin - dehydration - possible hyperpigmentation - fluctuation in blood flow
Health - Insurance - Portability - Accountability - Act
Particles that make up the nucleus of an atom - positive charge
Softening - antibacterial and anti inflammatory

18. Contraindication
Heart - pumps blood
Base of formula - percentage - pH
Anything that prevents you from doing a treatment
Despressed scar

19. Deep Peeling
Deep infection caused by a deep massive invasion of white blood cells
Soild bump 1 centimeter can be felt
Effects the epidermis- papillary layer
Ringworm of the hands

20. Body Cosmetic Surgery
Viral skin infection that causes raised - pearl-like papules or nodules on the skin
Cherry angioma raised red bump - easily felt
Body sculpting Ex: breast implants - liposuction
Layer of lipids and sweat secretions that help kill bacteria

21. Protection
Main function of the nail
Pocket full of infection under the skin
Heavy large molecule that sits on the top of the skin and prevents moisture loss
Bearberry extract - licorice extract - azeliac acid - kojic acid -mulberry extractg - asafetida - magnesium ascorbyl phosphate - ascorbyl glucosamine - arbutin

22. 10 pints
Blisters
Dermatologist who perform plastic and cosmetic surgery
Physical bumping of the skin
How many pints of bloodare in the human body

23. Hypopigmentation Examples
Pore opening
Stratum Corneum - Stratum Lucidum - Stratum Granulosum - Stratum Spinosum - Basal Layer or Stratum Germinitavim
A sprayer that sprays a cool - fine mist - food for sensitive skin and hydration for all skin types
Vitiligo and albinism

24. General Plastic Surgeons
Perform all types of reconstructive and cosmetic surgery
Softening - antibacterial and anti inflammatory
Bacilli-rod - Cocci-round - Spirilla (spiral)
Smallest measurable unit of an element

25. Anaerobix bacteria
Bacteria that does n ot need oxygen to grow or survive
Scaly red patched on the scalp - lower back and chest
Prevents most americans from getting body treatments
Falling out

26. Anhydrous
Products are treatments that do not contain water
Inert - acts as a sunscreen - camouglages imperfections - light and all purpose - skin friendly
Deep infection caused by a deep massive invasion of white blood cells
Soild bump 1 centimeter can be felt

27. Buffering
Inner tissues
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(Eczema) is inflammation of the upper layers of the skin - causing itching - blisters - redness - swelling - and often oozing - scabbing - and scaling
Reduce strength

28. Microcomedo
Perform all types of reconstructive and cosmetic surgery
Improves product penetration - helps clear away dead skin cells and debris from the pore openings; making extractions easier - remove uneven buildup
Bond between atoms sharing electrons
First stage of comedo formation; a comedoso small that it can be seen only with a microscope

29. Dr. Lucas
A sprayer that sprays a cool - fine mist - food for sensitive skin and hydration for all skin types
Dead buildup - bacteria and fatty acids from sebum
Tiny particle that must live on a host cell.Capable of infesting almost all plants and animals -including bacteria
Period of time between exposure and the time anitbodies are made

30. Acid Mantle
Massage movements is usuallyused to stimulate cellulite areas
Layer of lipids and sweat secretions that help kill bacteria
A clump of white blood cells that have formed and risen to the surface of the skin
increase sensitivity of the skin - dehydration - possible hyperpigmentation - fluctuation in blood flow

31. Master Esthetician
Two or more elements joined together to produce an entirely different substance
Anything that prevents you from doing a treatment
Open lesions/skin cancers - cold sores/herpes - windburn - sunburn - active rosacea - pregnancy
50% concentration (or below) or 1.0 pH of exfoliation products

32. Open Comedones
Reproduction and continuation of species
Hydroquinone
Non inflammatory acne lesions usually called blackheads
14% Salicylic - 14% Lactic - 14% resorcinol

33. Lacriminal
Forms eye sockets
Improves the efficiency of preservatives by breaking down the cell wall
Nose job
Sunshine Vitamin - Skin synthesis' Vit D From Cholesterol when exposed to sunlight

34. Exfoliant
Inflammatory disease of the skin that is painful and causing itching
Agents that remove dead skin cells
Eyelift
Inert - acts as a sunscreen - camouglages imperfections - light and all purpose - skin friendly

35. Skeletal system
Flaky skin cell
Bones - structures - protect organs
More aggressive kneading
Period of time between exposure and the time anitbodies are made

36. Impetigo
Gentle tapping movements
Soild bump 1 centimeter can be felt
The opening of a follicle
Skin infected caused by bacteria. Usually the cause is staphylococcal(staph) but sometimes streptococcus(strep).

37. Cyst
A nodule is a raised lesion that is larger and deeper in the skin than a papule
Pocket full of infection under the skin
Products are treatments that do not contain water
Infection of the skin that may affect any part of the body. Usually appears on the lower legs or face

38. Sutures
Constantly bathes the various tissues of the body.removes the waste/toxins in the body
Substance that allows ingredients to be delivered in the body
Stiches
Weaker form of disinfectant

39. Interleodion
Chemicals that kill a majority of pathogenic microorganisms
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
Procedures used for accidental injuries orother physcial deformities ex: skin cancer removal - nose job
The immune system commicates with each cell and releases hormones

40. Skeletal Tissue
Bring pH level back - neutralize skin - clean debris
Scar tissue formed during healing
What the number of passes are based upon
Makes up the bones of the body

41. MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets)
Allergies - rosacea - acne - psoriasis - cancer
Blood and metabolic stimulation
Includes how to safely clean up after an accidental spill
Type of tissue that the cells control the brain and nerves

42. Skin tags
Main method of extracting essential oils. Egyptians were the first to use this
Very small threadlike growing
A viral infection of the skin
Stratum Corneum - Stratum Lucidum - Stratum Granulosum - Stratum Spinosum - Basal Layer or Stratum Germinitavim

43. Keratosis Pilaris
Skin condition in which white bumps appear on the upper arms - thighs - and cheeks
Chemical exfoliant htta works from the outside in. salisylic and citric acid- best for acne - rosacea - telangectasia
Pocket full of infection under the skin
Chemical within the drug that causes physiological changes

44. Sebaceous gland
Oil gland
Blood and metabolic stimulation
1. Sodium Hydrochloride(household bleach) 2. Formaldehyde
Autoclave

45. Vibration
Steam does to enhance discrustation
Activates nerve and muscle tissue
Papaya=derivative of enzyme
Heart - pumps blood

46. Ostium
Any mark on the skin that is not normal
Nerves repsonsible for movement such as smiling facial expressions
The term for immunity to a certain disease built by antibodies the body produces when you get sick
The opening of a follicle

47. Laceration
Resurfacing technique
Tendency of topical substances to cause the development of comedones
Raised growths on the skin. Means greasy and keratosis means thickening of the skin
Type of wound is unclean with jagged edges and can be of varying depths

48. Lightening Ingredients
Hydroquinone
The sharing of electrons between two atoms
Avoiding malpractice through avoiding potential risk
Softening - antibacterial and anti inflammatory

49. Nodule
Very thin like glaze - spreadin the direction ofhair growth at a 45 degree angle toward you - better for large areas
A condition in which a person picks at their acne lesions
Soild bump 1 centimeter can be felt
Dried body serum (pus or blood)

50. Dermabrasion
Resurfacing technique
Technical name for fat
Bone between eye sockets
Improper diet - excessive alcohol intake - lacking exercise