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State Board Esthetician Exam

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1. pH
Pathogenic is disease causing while non-pathogenic is non disease causing.
Inert - acts as a sunscreen - camouglages imperfections - light and all purpose - skin friendly
Potential hydrogen
A nodule is a raised lesion that is larger and deeper in the skin than a papule

2. Rhinoplasty
Inflammation of the hair follicle due to an infection
Dead buildup - bacteria and fatty acids from sebum
Nose job
Ringworm of the feet

3. Psoriasis
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
A chemical in its simplest form
Open lesions/skin cancers - cold sores/herpes - windburn - sunburn - active rosacea - pregnancy
Consists of lymphb flowing thru the lymphatic spaces - cleansing wastes and toxins out of the body

4. Ostium
Too much thryroid hormone
A sprayer that sprays a cool - fine mist - food for sensitive skin and hydration for all skin types
The opening of a follicle
Uses light color to enhance features making it appear larger

5. Papule
A raised area on the skin that is generally smaller than 1 centimeter
Basis of consciousness and creativity
Lack of lipids (lack of fat/oil)
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

6. Asian
Most sensitive - hyperpigmentation easily with use of aggressive substance - age slowly
Form the forehead
Wasting away
Forms eye sockets

7. Contraindications for massage
Vitiligo and albinism
It works by dissolving surface lipids that hold the cells of the corneum together
Systemic disease - clients undergoing chemo - vascular problems - pregnancy - daibetic - swelling - infection - lumps - bumps - any unstable health condition
A white appearence of the skin that appears after applying a strong exfoliation peeling substance

8. Hummetiant
Ingredient that attracts water
Chemical exfoliant that works from the inside out. Glycoloic - lactic - malic - and tartaric acids -- best for aging - dry/dehydrated - wrinkle and hyperpigmentation
Measurement of mathematical changed in the experiment
Period of time between exposure and the time anitbodies are made

9. Vitamin D

10. Sterilization
(Eczema) is inflammation of the upper layers of the skin - causing itching - blisters - redness - swelling - and often oozing - scabbing - and scaling
Orange green violet
Process of killing ALL microorganisms
Avoiding malpractice through avoiding potential risk

11. 4 Factors that can influence Skin Penetration
Common - benign -superficial cutaneous fungal infection usually characterized by hypopigmented or hyperpigmented macules and patches on the chest and the back
Thickeness of the stratum corneum - large buildup of dead skin cells - excessively oily skin - temperature of the skin
Stress - Overactive Sebaceous Glands - Dead Skin cell accummulation - Bacteria and Inflammation - Comedogenic ingredients
Applied thicker - should have lip to pullm spread in the directionof hair growth - sets in seconds - good for smaller arears

12. Grade 3 Acne
A clump of white blood cells that have formed and risen to the surface of the skin
Pineapple-derivative of enzyme
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
0.1 mm-3mm per month

13. Anaerobic Bacteria
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
Chemical exfoliant htta works from the outside in. salisylic and citric acid- best for acne - rosacea - telangectasia
Includes how to safely clean up after an accidental spill
Bacteria that does not need oxygen to grow or survive

14. Chemical Exfoliation
Breathing - provides oxygen to the blood
Dissolving dead skin cells
Improves product penetration - helps clear away dead skin cells and debris from the pore openings; making extractions easier - remove uneven buildup
Most serious- the condition is medically referred to as nodulocystic - or cystic acne where the skin displays numerous pustules - papules - pustules with large cysts

15. Cidesco
Microorganisms that cover almost every surface - including the skin of the human body.
Glass
For an esthetician - highest earned title in the world
Raised growths on the skin. Means greasy and keratosis means thickening of the skin

16. Dermatitis
Inflammation of the skin
Most modern machines are closed systems that do not allow particulate emission
Most seriously and deadliest skin cancer. Moles that are dark in color
Improves product penetration - helps clear away dead skin cells and debris from the pore openings; making extractions easier - remove uneven buildup

17. Microcomedo
Articles intended to be rubbed - poured or sprinkled to the human body for cleansing - beautifying or promotion attractiveness
Chemical agents that inhibit the growth of microorganisms in cosmetics
Form the forehead
First stage of comedo formation; a comedoso small that it can be seen only with a microscope

18. Nevus
1:10 with water 4 disposable materials that prevent cross- contamination 1. cotton swabs 2. paper towels 3.Disposable staptulas 4. Gloves
Mildest acne that's often just a minor pimple that appear occasionally in small numbers and small bumps that can disapper without being treated
Breathing - provides oxygen to the blood
Mole

19. Healthy nails
Cancer causing
Anything that prevents you from doing a treatment
Athlete's foot
Smooth -pinkish - translucent

20. Contact Dermatitis
A popular treatment - therapeutic use of plants for beauty and health purposes
Stratum Corneum - Stratum Lucidum - Stratum Granulosum - Stratum Spinosum - Basal Layer or Stratum Germinitavim
Bright - attention getting reds - orange - pink - yellow - coral - brown
Inflammation of the skin caused by direct contact with an irritating or allergy-causing substance (irrant or allergen)

21. Sensitized
Activates nerve and muscle tissue
Secrets waste and water control
Temporarily sensitive due tosomething causing irritation - by environment or applied. Such as windburn - sunburn -or chemicals
Facelift

22. Microderm Affects which layers?
Stratum corneum - stratum granulosum
Hive histamines are released in the body
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
Raised scar

23. Layers of the epidermis
Shaving - abrasives - tweezing - chemical depilatories - electrolysis - hard wax - cold wax - soft wax - laser
Stratum Corneum - Stratum Lucidum - Stratum Granulosum - Stratum Spinosum - Basal Layer or Stratum Germinitavim
Flaky skin cell
Particles that make up the nucleus of an atom- no charge

24. Benefits of exfoliation
Temperature regulator - sensory - healing - immunity - protection
Itching tingly feeling of the skin experienced by some woman during menopause
Aids in firmness and skin renewal
Stimulates cell renewal - better product absorption - improves fine lines and wrinkles - improve skin texture - removes flakey patches - helps during extractions - clear congestion - improves hyperpigmentation and color

25. Buffering
Reduce strength
Causes free radicals - depletion of Vit. C in the body - decreases circulation - makes skin sallow - and causes extrinsic aging around the mouth
Ascrobic Acid - helps to protect the body from many forms of oxidation
Protein nails are made of

26. Sutures
14% Salicylic - 14% Lactic - 14% resorcinol
Stiches
Potential hydrogen
Allergies - rosacea - acne - psoriasis - cancer

27. 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
Movement
Nerves that allow you to feel pain - heat and cold - pressure and touch
Stratum corneum - stratum granulosum

28. 4 procedures an esthetician performs where they may come in contact with infected body fluid
Most modern machines are closed systems that do not allow particulate emission
Extractions - microderm - mani/pedi - waxing
Pineapple-derivative of enzyme
Regulates hormone producing glands

29. Maxilla
Ascrobic Acid - helps to protect the body from many forms of oxidation
Deepest type of chemical peeling performed by a esthetician
Upper jawbone
Falling out

30. Lymph
Controllable factors that contribute to the aging of skin - ex- sun exposure
Fairly common skin growths that vary in size. Can occur almost anywhere on the body but usually develop on the trunk
Constantly bathes the various tissues of the body.removes the waste/toxins in the body
Thickening of the tissue

31. Emollients
Infection of the skin that may affect any part of the body. Usually appears on the lower legs or face
Inflammation of the skin
Crack in skin
Ingredients that lubricate skin and give cosmetics a soft smooth feeling

32. Retention Hyperkeratosis
Ascrobic Acid - helps to protect the body from many forms of oxidation
Oil serums - petoleum based products - lip balms - silicone serums
Gentle - but firm stroking and sliding over the body
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

33. Non-Inflammatory Acne
Blackheads - Whiteheads
Flaky skin cell
Hyluronic acid - humectants
Medium pressure should be used when holding the hand piece against the skin

34. Sebhorrheic Dermatitis
Activates nerve and muscle tissue
A form of eczema that primarily affects oily areas of the face
Anything that prevents you from doing a treatment
Process of purifying water

35. MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets)
Facelift
Scientific use of water as a treatment of injuries - diseases - or mental well being
Bearberry extract - licorice extract - azeliac acid - kojic acid -mulberry extractg - asafetida - magnesium ascorbyl phosphate - ascorbyl glucosamine - arbutin
Includes how to safely clean up after an accidental spill

36. Epithelial Tissue
Soild bump 1 centimeter can be felt
Itching tingly feeling of the skin experienced by some woman during menopause
Quicker than hot wax - larger areas can be waxed at once - suitable for most hair types - hair re-growth is finer
Outer tissue

37. OSHA
Movement should come from this part of the body
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Ascrobic Acid - helps to protect the body from many forms of oxidation
Injury - diseases - medical procedures - aging - malnutrition - infection - picking

38. Removing Surface Cells impove or help the skin
Fatty pockets found on eyelids
Shaving - abrasives - tweezing - chemical depilatories - electrolysis - hard wax - cold wax - soft wax - laser
Bring pH level back - neutralize skin - clean debris
Improves product penetration - helps clear away dead skin cells and debris from the pore openings; making extractions easier - remove uneven buildup

39. Pustule
Layer of lipids and sweat secretions that help kill bacteria
Flat surface raised above the skin
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
Anything that prevents you from doing a treatment

40. Jessners Peel
Forms the side of head by ear
Warts are growths on your skin caused by an infection with human papilloma virus - or HPV
Most serious- the condition is medically referred to as nodulocystic - or cystic acne where the skin displays numerous pustules - papules - pustules with large cysts
14% Salicylic - 14% Lactic - 14% resorcinol

41. Solution
Mixture of different chemicals evenly dispersed through the mixture
Removes the entire epidermis
Couperose skin - fragile - thin skin - patients taking Accutane
Common - benign -superficial cutaneous fungal infection usually characterized by hypopigmented or hyperpigmented macules and patches on the chest and the back

42. Acne Excoriee
Perform all types of reconstructive and cosmetic surgery
Raised growths on the skin. Means greasy and keratosis means thickening of the skin
A condition in which a person picks at their acne lesions
HIV - Hepatitis - Syphilis

43. Atom
It works by dissolving surface lipids that hold the cells of the corneum together
Freckle larger than 1 cm
Weaker form of disinfectant
Smallest measurable unit of an element

44. Papain
Papaya=derivative of enzyme
2nd most deady - caused by Cumulative sun exposure. Raised - crusty - warty looking. appears as ulcers or nodular bumps may bleed easily
Tiny particle that must live on a host cell.Capable of infesting almost all plants and animals -including bacteria
Very large nodule

45. Atom
Effects the epidermis (stratum corneum)
Primary catalyst a chronic stress - high level of stress throws adrenal glands in over drive. Setting the stage for acne in 30s and 40s
Depsion or depression
Smallest possible unit of an element

46. Hyperpigmentation Examples
Forms lower back of cranium
Greek word for "perceptible of the senses"
Procedures used for accidental injuries orother physcial deformities ex: skin cancer removal - nose job
Melasma - and Chloasma

47. UVA RAYS
A raised area on the skin that is generally smaller than 1 centimeter
Resurfacing technique
Blisters
Aging - longer more intense ray - penetrates the reticular dermis

48. Hypertrophy
Injury - nutrition deficiency - hereditary
Microorganisms that cover almost every surface - including the skin of the human body.
Thickening of the tissue
Orange green violet

49. Nail growth
Includes how to safely clean up after an accidental spill
0.1 mm-3mm per month
Contains highly balancing emollient algae
30% concentration (or below) or 3.0 pH of exfoliation products

50. Keratosis
Very thin like glaze - spreadin the direction ofhair growth at a 45 degree angle toward you - better for large areas
Mixing and matching treatments
Build up of cells
Ingrown nail