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State Board Esthetician Exam

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1. Ingredients that attract water to the skin
Hyluronic acid - humectants
Facelift
Freckle larger than 1 cm
Controllable factors that contribute to the aging of skin - ex- sun exposure

2. Supine
(Hair growh phase)- resting phase-the old hair falls out and the growth phase begins again
Client is face up
Mixture of different chemicals evenly dispersed through the mixture
Estheticians must wear gloves to perform in-office treatments in order to protect them from microorganisms

3. Window Phase
Rx name-isotretinoi - oral acne medication used for severe cases of acne
Period of time between exposure and the time anitbodies are made
Mixture of different chemicals evenly dispersed through the mixture
Despressed scar

4. Shingles
Most seriously and deadliest skin cancer. Moles that are dark in color
Energy
Herpes zoster
Flat surface raised above the skin

5. Immune System
The layer of the skin that has been affected is the papillary dermis
Client is laying face down
Bodys mechanism for fighting disease
The immune system commicates with each cell and releases hormones

6. Closed Comedones
Non inflammatory acne lesions usually called whiteheads
Guard Cells that Constantly Patrol the Epidermis
Very large nodule
Blisters

7. Covalent bonds
An element that will easily pass and electrical current or flow of negatively charged electrons
The sharing of electrons between two atoms
The term for immunity to a certain disease built by antibodies the body produces when you get sick
0.1 mm-3mm per month

8. Macule
Anything that takes up space and has substance
Freckle smaller than 1 cm
Heavy large molecule that sits on the top of the skin and prevents moisture loss
(Eczema) is inflammation of the upper layers of the skin - causing itching - blisters - redness - swelling - and often oozing - scabbing - and scaling

9. Sensitive
Weaker form of disinfectant
Important when doing a massage
Pore opening
Mostly thin - small pores - pink to red in color. Flushes easily - can be uncomfortable/painful when touched

10. Bones in the face
Treats eye diseases and performs eye related surgeries
Improves the efficiency of preservatives by breaking down the cell wall
HIV - Hepatitis - Syphilis
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11. Skeletal Tissue
Skin condition in which white bumps appear on the upper arms - thighs - and cheeks
Makes up the bones of the body
Rich in vitamins - stimulates metabolic rate
Mixture of different chemicals evenly dispersed through the mixture

12. Keloids
(Eczema) is inflammation of the upper layers of the skin - causing itching - blisters - redness - swelling - and often oozing - scabbing - and scaling
Includes how to safely clean up after an accidental spill
Bring pH level back - neutralize skin - clean debris
Raised scar

13. Buffering
Blood and tissue cells secrete substances to create inflammation
Reduce strength
Skin is dry and scaly like a fish; build up of keratinous cells
Smallest measurable unit of an element

14. Ethmoid
Dissolving dead skin cells
Bone between eye sockets
Elisa - western blot test
Breathing - provides oxygen to the blood

15. Psoriasis
Massage movements is usuallyused to stimulate cellulite areas
Scaly red patched on the scalp - lower back and chest
How many pints of bloodare in the human body
Athlete's foot

16. CDC
Most modern machines are closed systems that do not allow particulate emission
Non inflammatory acne lesions usually called blackheads
Center for Disease Control
Breaks down food and secretes waste

17. Healthy nails
Nose job
Smooth -pinkish - translucent
Substance that allows ingredients to be delivered in the body
Type of tissue that the cells control the brain and nerves

18. Wheal
Inflammation of the skin
Snall deposits of sebum
Hive histamines are released in the body
Type of wound is unclean with jagged edges and can be of varying depths

19. Anhydrous
Gentle tapping movements
Products are treatments that do not contain water
Moderate acne- blackheads and milia can break out in the greater numbers.
Greek word for "perceptible of the senses"

20. Effects of Smoking on the skin
Back - cellulite - hand - arm - foot
Several different types of skin swelling. Also called Dermatitis. Red - Swollen and itchy skin
Process of using barrier and intercellular compatible materials like lipids to better penetrate ingredients
Causes free radicals - depletion of Vit. C in the body - decreases circulation - makes skin sallow - and causes extrinsic aging around the mouth

21. Molluscum Contagiosum
Anything that takes up space and has substance
Viral skin infection that causes raised - pearl-like papules or nodules on the skin
Perform all types of reconstructive and cosmetic surgery
1:10 with water 4 disposable materials that prevent cross- contamination 1. cotton swabs 2. paper towels 3.Disposable staptulas 4. Gloves

22. Pre- care for laser treatments consists of...
AHA exfoliant - melanin suppressant - Retin A
Improper diet - excessive alcohol intake - lacking exercise
This tissue is the primary concern for the esthetician
A popular treatment - therapeutic use of plants for beauty and health purposes

23. Endothelial Tissue
Inner tissues
Bones - structures - protect organs
Stiches
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24. Cyst
Allows other structures to move around inside the cell
Moderate acne- blackheads and milia can break out in the greater numbers.
Generally manufactured without the use of certain ingredients that are known to frequently cause allergic reactions
Pocket full of infection under the skin

25. Anhydrous products
Medium pressure should be used when holding the hand piece against the skin
Oil serums - petoleum based products - lip balms - silicone serums
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
Greek word for "perceptible of the senses"

26. Warm colors
Bright - attention getting reds - orange - pink - yellow - coral - brown
Other Potential Infections Material
Injury - which can cause hyperpigmentation - cold sore reactivating
Makes up the bones of the body

27. Microderm Machines
The sharing of electrons between two atoms
Freckle smaller than 1 cm
Dermatologist who perform plastic and cosmetic surgery
Most modern machines are closed systems that do not allow particulate emission

28. Anti-oxidants
Chemicals added to products to prevent oxidation
Treats eye diseases and performs eye related surgeries
Burning ray - less intense - penetrate to the basal layer
Moderate acne- blackheads and milia can break out in the greater numbers.

29. Mineral makeup
Scientific name for acne vulgaris
Inert - acts as a sunscreen - camouglages imperfections - light and all purpose - skin friendly
An element that will easily pass and electrical current or flow of negatively charged electrons
Client is laying face down

30. Ophthalmic Surgeon
Greek word for "perceptible of the senses"
Treats eye diseases and performs eye related surgeries
Chemical exfoliant htta works from the outside in. salisylic and citric acid- best for acne - rosacea - telangectasia
Blackheads - Whiteheads

31. Grade 1 Acne
Most frequently autoimmunity disease you will encounter as an esthetician
Heavy large molecule that sits on the top of the skin and prevents moisture loss
Mildest acne that's often just a minor pimple that appear occasionally in small numbers and small bumps that can disapper without being treated
Occupational Safety and Health Administration

32. Mixture
Pathogenic is disease causing while non-pathogenic is non disease causing.
Two different elements or compounds that are mixed together
Hydroquinone - kojic acid - mulberry
Type of wound is unclean with jagged edges and can be of varying depths

33. How often should i client have enzyme treatments?
Flat surface raised above the skin
Every 2 weeks
Falling out
Hyperpigmentation - aging - acne

34. Blepharoplasty
For an esthetician - highest earned title in the world
A chemical in its simplest form
Bright - attention getting reds - orange - pink - yellow - coral - brown
Eyelift

35. Lasers for Skin Resurfacing
Stiches
Erbium - CO2 - Carbon Dioxide
Two different elements or compounds that are mixed together
Very thin like glaze - spreadin the direction ofhair growth at a 45 degree angle toward you - better for large areas

36. Pressure in microderm
Medium pressure should be used when holding the hand piece against the skin
Warts are growths on your skin caused by an infection with human papilloma virus - or HPV
Injury - nutrition deficiency - hereditary
Effects the epidermis (stratum corneum)

37. Lentigines
Freckles
A raised area of the skin that is generally smaller than 1 centimeter
Refreshed appearance - reduction of t-zone oiliness - temporary pore reduction - tighter skin
Ingredients that lubricate skin and give cosmetics a soft smooth feeling

38. Urticaria
Bring pH level back - neutralize skin - clean debris
Hives due to allergies
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
Infection of the skin that may affect any part of the body. Usually appears on the lower legs or face

39. SOAP
Subjective - Objective - Assessment - Plan
Warts are growths on your skin caused by an infection with human papilloma virus - or HPV
Reduce strength
Uses dark color to minimize or hide feature - illusion that the feature is corrected

40. Accutane
Most seriously and deadliest skin cancer. Moles that are dark in color
Consists of lymphb flowing thru the lymphatic spaces - cleansing wastes and toxins out of the body
Glass
Rx name-isotretinoi - oral acne medication used for severe cases of acne

41. Friction
Scientific use of water as a treatment of injuries - diseases - or mental well being
Massage movements is usuallyused to stimulate cellulite areas
Orange green violet
Back - cellulite - hand - arm - foot

42. Vitamin D
Type of tissue that the cells control the brain and nerves
Sunshine Vitamin - Skin synthesis' Vit D From Cholesterol when exposed to sunlight
A viral infection of the skin
Forms lower back of cranium

43. AHA
Chemical exfoliant that works from the inside out. Glycoloic - lactic - malic - and tartaric acids -- best for aging - dry/dehydrated - wrinkle and hyperpigmentation
Bacteria that does not need oxygen to grow or survive
To better communicate with clients about better skincare and cosmetics
Stress relief - relaxes and refreshes muscles - improves detox - keeps skin healthy - increases metabolic function - pain management - prevent cramp or strained muscles - reduces tension - headaches

44. Xanthomas
Open lesions/skin cancers - cold sores/herpes - windburn - sunburn - active rosacea - pregnancy
Removes the entire epidermis
Fatty pockets found on eyelids
Form the forehead

45. Nervous System
Moderate acne- blackheads and milia can break out in the greater numbers.
Basis of consciousness and creativity
Split or brittle nail
Protein nails are made of

46. Effleurage
Scaly red patched on the scalp - lower back and chest
Gentle - but firm stroking and sliding over the body
The impaction is neither red nor inflammed
Mole

47. Catagen
Allergies - rosacea - acne - psoriasis - cancer
(hair growth phase)- transition or shrieveling phase
Autoimmune deficiency syndrome
Makes up the bones of the body

48. Papules
Tocopherol - serves as an antioxidant to the body
Cherry angioma raised red bump - easily felt
Elisa - western blot test
Antibacterial - antiseptic - ant-inflammatory - keratolytic - kills p.acne

49. Alipidic
Common - benign -superficial cutaneous fungal infection usually characterized by hypopigmented or hyperpigmented macules and patches on the chest and the back
Lack of lipids (lack of fat/oil)
Acne caused by cosmetics
Causes free radicals - depletion of Vit. C in the body - decreases circulation - makes skin sallow - and causes extrinsic aging around the mouth

50. Pancreatin
Clotting of blood
Cuticle that splits around the nail
Bovine (pig or cow) derivative of enzyme
Steam does to enhance discrustation

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