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State Board Esthetician Exam

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1. Sphenoid
Greek word for "perceptible of the senses"
(phase of hair growth) - growth phase
Connects all bones
Steam does to enhance discrustation

2. Ostium
Cuticle that splits around the nail
The opening of a follicle
Two different elements or compounds that are mixed together
Subjective - Objective - Assessment - Plan

3. Vesicle
Protein that makes up 70% of the weight of the skin
Blisters
The structure in which the hair growsthat are commonly knownas "pores" - the hair follicle
Flaky skin cell

4. Alipidic
Process of using barrier and intercellular compatible materials like lipids to better penetrate ingredients
Lack of lipids (lack of fat/oil)
Evaluating skin response to UV light
Negative charges of electricity that resolve around the nucleus of an atom

5. Electricity
Cancer causing
Energy
Glass
Lower jawbone

6. Cellulitis
Infection of the skin that may affect any part of the body. Usually appears on the lower legs or face
Particles that make up the nucleus of an atom- no charge
(hair growth phase)- transition or shrieveling phase
Most modern machines are closed systems that do not allow particulate emission

7. Atom
Layer of lipids and sweat secretions that help kill bacteria
Chemical exfoliant that works from the inside out. Glycoloic - lactic - malic - and tartaric acids -- best for aging - dry/dehydrated - wrinkle and hyperpigmentation
Smallest possible unit of an element
Injury - diseases - medical procedures - aging - malnutrition - infection - picking

8. Herpes Zoster
Effects the epidermis (stratum corneum)
Shingles is a painful - blistering skin rash due to the varicella-zoster virus - the virus that causes chickenpox
Autoclave
Cherry angioma raised red bump - easily felt

9. Warm Wax
Improves product penetration - helps clear away dead skin cells and debris from the pore openings; making extractions easier - remove uneven buildup
Lower jawbone
1-2 min
Quicker than hot wax - larger areas can be waxed at once - suitable for most hair types - hair re-growth is finer

10. Endothelial Tissue
Inner tissues
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Dead buildup - bacteria and fatty acids from sebum
Prevents most americans from getting body treatments

11. Ingredients that attract water to the skin
Uses dark color to minimize or hide feature - illusion that the feature is corrected
The path a current takes as it moves thru a system
Hyluronic acid - humectants
Body's defense

12. Papain
Warts are growths on your skin caused by an infection with human papilloma virus - or HPV
Papaya=derivative of enzyme
Inflammation of the skin caused by direct contact with an irritating or allergy-causing substance (irrant or allergen)
Cheek bones

13. Excoriation scar
Small blisters that expand and rupture within 24 hrs. Yellow fluid that drains and forms a honey colored crust
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
Caused by scraped or scratches
Controllable factors that contribute to the aging of skin - ex- sun exposure

14. Circulatory system
Bright - attention getting reds - orange - pink - yellow - coral - brown
Connects all bones
Heart - pumps blood
Important when doing a massage

15. Skeletal Tissue
Mildest acne that's often just a minor pimple that appear occasionally in small numbers and small bumps that can disapper without being treated
It works by dissolving surface lipids that hold the cells of the corneum together
Primary catalyst a chronic stress - high level of stress throws adrenal glands in over drive. Setting the stage for acne in 30s and 40s
Makes up the bones of the body

16. Selective Permeability
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
Constantly bathes the various tissues of the body.removes the waste/toxins in the body
Follicle Wall - Sebaceous Glands - Intercellular - Transcelluar
Orange green violet

17. Massage
Any sort of mechanically or manual manipulation of soft tissue
Glass
Reduce strength
Pathogenic is disease causing while non-pathogenic is non disease causing.

18. Symptoms of Impetigo
Small blisters that expand and rupture within 24 hrs. Yellow fluid that drains and forms a honey colored crust
Aids in the coagulation of blood
How many pints of bloodare in the human body
Blackheads - Whiteheads

19. Dr. Lucas
The opening of a follicle
Chemical exfoliant that works from the inside out. Glycoloic - lactic - malic - and tartaric acids -- best for aging - dry/dehydrated - wrinkle and hyperpigmentation
Inflammation of the skin caused by direct contact with an irritating or allergy-causing substance (irrant or allergen)
A sprayer that sprays a cool - fine mist - food for sensitive skin and hydration for all skin types

20. Proton
Particles that make up the nucleus of an atom - positive charge
Ascrobic Acid - helps to protect the body from many forms of oxidation
Gommage - granular scrubs - microderm - luffa
Works well onto small patches of strong coarse hair - the wax gets a better grip of the hair than warm wax - it does not leave a sticky residue like warm wax - it is good for removing shorter hairs - possibly more suited for sensitive skin - less red

21. Covalent bond
Bond between atoms sharing electrons
Inner tissues
Smallest measurable unit of an element
Tinea versicolor- yeast infection that affects the ability of the skin to produce melanin

22. Keloids
Gentle tapping movements
Raised scar
Bearberry extract - licorice extract - azeliac acid - kojic acid -mulberry extractg - asafetida - magnesium ascorbyl phosphate - ascorbyl glucosamine - arbutin
Medium pressure should be used when holding the hand piece against the skin

23. Acne
Inflammation of the hair follicle due to an infection
Genetically inherited disease-excess oil secreted by trhe sebaceous glands. Cells that clog the pores - trapping oil in the follicle
increase sensitivity of the skin - dehydration - possible hyperpigmentation - fluctuation in blood flow
Perform all types of reconstructive and cosmetic surgery

24. Lesion
Any mark on the skin that is not normal
(Hair growh phase)- resting phase-the old hair falls out and the growth phase begins again
Hydroquinone - kojic acid - mulberry
Product designed for appearance improvement and has positive physiological effects

25. What is microcomedo made up of?
Dead buildup - bacteria and fatty acids from sebum
Main function of the nail
Found on the cheeks - jaw line - and chin
A condition in which a person picks at their acne lesions

26. Medium Peeling
Tiny particle that must live on a host cell.Capable of infesting almost all plants and animals -including bacteria
14% Salicylic - 14% Lactic - 14% resorcinol
Federal agency that regulates the cosmetic industry
Removes the entire epidermis

27. Mineral makeup
A nodule is a raised lesion that is larger and deeper in the skin than a papule
Form the forehead
Mixture of different chemicals evenly dispersed through the mixture
Inert - acts as a sunscreen - camouglages imperfections - light and all purpose - skin friendly

28. Nerve Tissue
Type of tissue that the cells control the brain and nerves
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
Pineapple-derivative of enzyme
Thin layer of tissue- this is how the nail plate and nail bed are attached

29. Modestry issues
Cuticle that splits around the nail
Prevents most americans from getting body treatments
Protein that makes up 70% of the weight of the skin
More aggressive kneading

30. UVA RAYS
Drugs that are made from extracts of living organisms that simply kill bacteria
Particles that make up the nucleus of an atom - positive charge
Pledge that physicians make in order to become licensed
Aging - longer more intense ray - penetrates the reticular dermis

31. Waxing Hair Removal
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.
Forms eye sockets
Injury - nutrition deficiency - hereditary
0.1 mm-3mm per month

32. CDC
Center for Disease Control
Effects the epidermis (stratum corneum)
Resurfacing technique
Open lesions/skin cancers - cold sores/herpes - windburn - sunburn - active rosacea - pregnancy

33. Loupe
Same as magnifying glass
Follicle Wall - Sebaceous Glands - Intercellular - Transcelluar
A lower pH will make a peel more active
Small blisters that expand and rupture within 24 hrs. Yellow fluid that drains and forms a honey colored crust

34. Basal Cell Carcinoma
Chemicals that kill a majority of pathogenic microorganisms
Most common form of skin cancer - orginateds in the basal layer. Pearl like fleshy bumps on the face - flesh or pink in color- painless
How many pints of bloodare in the human body
Period of time between exposure and the time anitbodies are made

35. Cyst
Pocket full of infection under the skin
Health - Insurance - Portability - Accountability - Act
Fairly common skin growths that vary in size. Can occur almost anywhere on the body but usually develop on the trunk
Perform all types of reconstructive and cosmetic surgery

36. Considerations with use of Hydroxy Acid
Two or more elements joined together to produce an entirely different substance
Base of formula - percentage - pH
Hyluronic acid - humectants
White blood cells formed in the lymphatic tissue thru out the body

37. Onychorcryptosis
Controllable factors that contribute to the aging of skin - ex- sun exposure
Autoclave
Ingrown nail
Moderate acne- blackheads and milia can break out in the greater numbers.

38. Causes of Leukonchia
Injury - nutrition deficiency - hereditary
Granular scrubs - brush machine - luffa
Subjective - Objective - Assessment - Plan
Caused by scraped or scratches

39. Anagen
Substance that allows ingredients to be delivered in the body
Ingredient that attracts water
(phase of hair growth) - growth phase
Two different elements or compounds that are mixed together

40. Conductor
An element that will easily pass and electrical current or flow of negatively charged electrons
Process of using barrier and intercellular compatible materials like lipids to better penetrate ingredients
Bone between eye sockets
Gentle tapping movements

41. Cosmetic Surgery
Improves the efficiency of preservatives by breaking down the cell wall
Surgical procedures used for cosmetic purposes only ex: eye lift - face lift - forehead lifts - liposuction - collagen injections
Injury - diseases - medical procedures - aging - malnutrition - infection - picking
Common - benign -superficial cutaneous fungal infection usually characterized by hypopigmented or hyperpigmented macules and patches on the chest and the back

42. Onychrorrhexis
Body's defense
Autoimmune deficiency syndrome
Split or brittle nail
AHA exfoliant - melanin suppressant - Retin A

43. Healthy nails
Smooth -pinkish - translucent
Procedures used for accidental injuries orother physcial deformities ex: skin cancer removal - nose job
The immune system commicates with each cell and releases hormones
A condition in which a person picks at their acne lesions

44. Hyperpigmentation Examples
Blood and metabolic stimulation
Common - inflammatory skin condition that causes flaky - white to yellowish scales to form an oily areas such as the scalpor inside of the ear
Melasma - and Chloasma
Hive histamines are released in the body

45. Pre- care for laser treatments consists of...
Gives skin its strength and found in the reticular dermis
Bacteria that does n ot need oxygen to grow or survive
AHA exfoliant - melanin suppressant - Retin A
Too much thryroid hormone

46. Dermabrasion
Crack in skin
Chemical within the drug that causes physiological changes
Every 2 weeks
Resurfacing technique

47. Dermatitis
Allergies - rosacea - acne - psoriasis - cancer
Constantly bathes the various tissues of the body.removes the waste/toxins in the body
Inflammation of the skin
Breathing - provides oxygen to the blood

48. Aging Classification Systems
Glogau - Rubin
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
Substance that allows ingredients to be delivered in the body
A condition in which a person picks at their acne lesions

49. Chelating Agent
Improves the efficiency of preservatives by breaking down the cell wall
Process of purifying water
Burning ray - less intense - penetrate to the basal layer
Freckle smaller than 1 cm

50. Signs of Infection
Very small threadlike growing
Greek word for "perceptible of the senses"
Pain - Swelling -redness - gever - throbbing - pus
Ingredient that attracts water