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State Board Esthetician Exam

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1. Comedogenicity
Base of formula - percentage - pH
Protein that makes up 70% of the weight of the skin
Tendency of topical substances to cause the development of comedones
Falling out

2. 4 Ways to Penetrate the Skin
Effects the epidermis (stratum corneum)
Gommage - granular scrubs - microderm - luffa
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
Follicle Wall - Sebaceous Glands - Intercellular - Transcelluar

3. 10 pints
Known as the botox place - stops the forehead from scowling
How many pints of bloodare in the human body
Erbium - CO2 - Carbon Dioxide
Quicker than hot wax - larger areas can be waxed at once - suitable for most hair types - hair re-growth is finer

4. Pustule
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Freckle smaller than 1 cm
A clump of white blood cells that have formed and risen to the surface of the skin
Couperose skin - fragile - thin skin - patients taking Accutane

5. Electron
Negative charges of electricity that resolve around the nucleus of an atom
Lack of lipids (lack of fat/oil)
The sharing of electrons between two atoms
Bacteria that does not need oxygen to grow or survive

6. Immune System
Hive histamines are released in the body
Oil serums - petoleum based products - lip balms - silicone serums
Bodys mechanism for fighting disease
Ingredients that lubricate skin and give cosmetics a soft smooth feeling

7. Bullae
Lower jawbone
Clotting of blood
Guard Cells that Constantly Patrol the Epidermis
Very large vesicles (blister)

8. Superficial peeling
1:10 with water 4 disposable materials that prevent cross- contamination 1. cotton swabs 2. paper towels 3.Disposable staptulas 4. Gloves
Forms eye sockets
Most frequently autoimmunity disease you will encounter as an esthetician
Deepest type of chemical peeling performed by a esthetician

9. What is a papule?
Constantly bathes the various tissues of the body.removes the waste/toxins in the body
A raised area of the skin that is generally smaller than 1 centimeter
Aging due to things we cant control - hereditary - genetic factors
Colors that are opposite one another on the color wheel

10. Softening the skin
Cleansing milks made mostly of water for sensitive and dry skin
Not enough thyroid hormone
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
Steam does to enhance discrustation

11. Dr. Lucas
Most modern machines are closed systems that do not allow particulate emission
A sprayer that sprays a cool - fine mist - food for sensitive skin and hydration for all skin types
HIV - Hepatitis - Syphilis
Two different elements or compounds that are mixed together

12. pterygium
Scab and scar tissue build to protect and induce healing
Bring pH level back - neutralize skin - clean debris
Scientific use of water as a treatment of injuries - diseases - or mental well being
Cuticle that splits around the nail

13. Functions of the skin
Temperature regulator - sensory - healing - immunity - protection
Skin infected caused by bacteria. Usually the cause is staphylococcal(staph) but sometimes streptococcus(strep).
Outer tissue
Inflammatory disease of the skin that is painful and causing itching

14. Active ingredient
Chemical within the drug that causes physiological changes
Tendency of topical substances to cause the development of comedones
Nerves repsonsible for movement such as smiling facial expressions
Viral skin infection that causes raised - pearl-like papules or nodules on the skin

15. Talogen
Resting
Removal of dead skin cells
1-2 min
Special chemicals that are manufactured or secreted by glands within the body

16. Athrophy
Wasting away
Infection of the skin that may affect any part of the body. Usually appears on the lower legs or face
Applied thicker - should have lip to pullm spread in the directionof hair growth - sets in seconds - good for smaller arears
Lack of lipids (lack of fat/oil)

17. Alpha Hydroxy Aci
It works by dissolving surface lipids that hold the cells of the corneum together
Thickening of the tissue
Flat surface raised above the skin
Consists of lymphb flowing thru the lymphatic spaces - cleansing wastes and toxins out of the body

18. 4 Factors that can influence Skin Penetration
A clump of white blood cells that have formed and risen to the surface of the skin
Flaky skin cell
Thickeness of the stratum corneum - large buildup of dead skin cells - excessively oily skin - temperature of the skin
Type of wound is unclean with jagged edges and can be of varying depths

19. Gellant
Articles other than food intendedto affect the structure of any function of the body
Two different elements or compounds that are mixed together
Gives a product a gel like consistency
Herpes zoster

20. Scale
Flaky skin cell
Snall deposits of sebum
Provide proper skin care - emotional support - health edu - controlling and medicating erythema
Process of purifying water

21. Emulsion cleansers
Cleansing milks made mostly of water for sensitive and dry skin
Mildest acne that's often just a minor pimple that appear occasionally in small numbers and small bumps that can disapper without being treated
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
Hive histamines are released in the body

22. Vesicles
Chemical exfoliant that works from the inside out. Glycoloic - lactic - malic - and tartaric acids -- best for aging - dry/dehydrated - wrinkle and hyperpigmentation
Wound that is a bruise
Blisters
Acne caused by cosmetics

23. What is a cyst
Agents that remove dead skin cells
Primary catalyst a chronic stress - high level of stress throws adrenal glands in over drive. Setting the stage for acne in 30s and 40s
Measure of how much a material resists a flowing current
Deep infection caused by a deep massive invasion of white blood cells

24. Contused
Surgical procedures used for cosmetic purposes only ex: eye lift - face lift - forehead lifts - liposuction - collagen injections
A sprayer that sprays a cool - fine mist - food for sensitive skin and hydration for all skin types
Development of an idea based on available information
Wound that is a bruise

25. Microcomedo
A clump of white blood cells that have formed and risen to the surface of the skin
50% concentration (or below) or 1.0 pH of exfoliation products
First stage of comedo formation; a comedoso small that it can be seen only with a microscope
A form of eczema that primarily affects oily areas of the face

26. Dermabrasion
Ringworm of the feet
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
HIV - Hepatitis - Syphilis
Resurfacing technique

27. Acne Cosmetica
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
Inner tissues
Acne caused by cosmetics
Skin is dry and scaly like a fish; build up of keratinous cells

28. Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Measure of how much a material resists a flowing current
2nd most deady - caused by Cumulative sun exposure. Raised - crusty - warty looking. appears as ulcers or nodular bumps may bleed easily
Type of wound is unclean with jagged edges and can be of varying depths
Thickeness of the stratum corneum - large buildup of dead skin cells - excessively oily skin - temperature of the skin

29. Highlighting
Uses light color to enhance features making it appear larger
Every 2 weeks
What the esthetician specializes in
Most serious- the condition is medically referred to as nodulocystic - or cystic acne where the skin displays numerous pustules - papules - pustules with large cysts

30. Lack of Estrogen can cause...
increase sensitivity of the skin - dehydration - possible hyperpigmentation - fluctuation in blood flow
Microorganisms that cover almost every surface - including the skin of the human body.
Dead buildup - bacteria and fatty acids from sebum
(hair growth phase)- transition or shrieveling phase

31. Hydrotherapy
Worst enemy of the langerhans cells
Type of crystals that can be used for microderm- benefits: less irritation - stable - hard - inert
Resurfacing technique
Scientific use of water as a treatment of injuries - diseases - or mental well being

32. Digestive System
Softening - antibacterial and anti inflammatory
A clump of white blood cells that have formed and risen to the surface of the skin
Breaks down food and secretes waste
Clotting of blood

33. Langerhans Cells
Thin layer of tissue- this is how the nail plate and nail bed are attached
A form of eczema that primarily affects oily areas of the face
Guard Cells that Constantly Patrol the Epidermis
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

34. Tinea manis
Lower jawbone
Artificial way of tricking the immune system into making anitbodies
HIV - Hepatitis - Syphilis
Ringworm of the hands

35. Swedish massage movements
Gommage - granular scrubs - microderm - luffa
Generally used in body massage
Scientific name for acne vulgaris
Flat surface raised above the skin

36. Biologically Inert Ingredients
Chemical exfoliant htta works from the outside in. salisylic and citric acid- best for acne - rosacea - telangectasia
Ingredients that do not react to normal chemical reactions within the skin; making it unlikely to produce allergic or irritant reactions
Found on the cheeks - jaw line - and chin
Provide proper skin care - emotional support - health edu - controlling and medicating erythema

37. Healthy nails
Type of crystals that can be used for microderm- benefits: less irritation - stable - hard - inert
What the number of passes are based upon
Smooth -pinkish - translucent
Common - benign -superficial cutaneous fungal infection usually characterized by hypopigmented or hyperpigmented macules and patches on the chest and the back

38. 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
Pink eye - impetigo - herpes
Guard Cells that Constantly Patrol the Epidermis
Cheek bones

39. Universal and Standard Precautions
Products are treatments that do not contain water
Treat all body fluids as they were/are contagious
Blood and tissue cells secrete substances to create inflammation
Stiches

40. Hypothyroidism
More aggressive kneading
Upper jawbone
Measure of the amount of current flowing into a circuit
Not enough thyroid hormone

41. Sphenoid
Widely used skin typing classification applied today to predict scarring and pigmentary problems from various treatments
Scar tissue formed during healing
Pathogenic is disease causing while non-pathogenic is non disease causing.
Connects all bones

42. AIDS
Procedures used for accidental injuries orother physcial deformities ex: skin cancer removal - nose job
Autoimmune deficiency syndrome
(phase of hair growth) - growth phase
Raised growths on the skin. Means greasy and keratosis means thickening of the skin

43. Hippocratic oath
Pledge that physicians make in order to become licensed
Measurement of mathematical changed in the experiment
Bodys mechanism for fighting disease
Contains highly balancing emollient algae

44. Ionic bonds
Form the forehead
A clump of white blood cells that have formed and risen to the surface of the skin
Bond between two ions that have opposite charges
Avoiding malpractice through avoiding potential risk

45. Epithelial Tissue
Nail
Melasma - and Chloasma
Flat surface raised above the skin
Outer tissue

46. lymphocytes
White blood cells formed in the lymphatic tissue thru out the body
Split or brittle 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
Vitiligo and albinism

47. Best candidates for chemical peels
Quicker than hot wax - larger areas can be waxed at once - suitable for most hair types - hair re-growth is finer
Thickening of the tissue
Connects all bones
Hyperpigmentation - aging - acne

48. Hummetiant
Ingredient that attracts water
Very large vesicles (blister)
Dermatologist who perform plastic and cosmetic surgery
To better communicate with clients about better skincare and cosmetics

49. Lentigines
Same as magnifying glass
Freckles
Health - Insurance - Portability - Accountability - Act
Gommage - granular scrubs - microderm - luffa

50. Telogen
(Hair growh phase)- resting phase-the old hair falls out and the growth phase begins again
Heavy large molecule that sits on the top of the skin and prevents moisture loss
Reduce strength
Despressed scar