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State Board Esthetician Exam

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1. Grade 3 Acne
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
Most serious- the condition is medically referred to as nodulocystic - or cystic acne where the skin displays numerous pustules - papules - pustules with large cysts
Ringworm of the hands
The opening of a follicle

2. Melanoma
Injury - which can cause hyperpigmentation - cold sore reactivating
Most seriously and deadliest skin cancer. Moles that are dark in color
Small blisters that expand and rupture within 24 hrs. Yellow fluid that drains and forms a honey colored crust
Used in a body treatment for stimulating and detoxifying

3. Hummetiant
Not enough thyroid hormone
Blisters
Ingredient that attracts water
Treats eye diseases and performs eye related surgeries

4. Protection
Type of tissue that the cells control the brain and nerves
Soild bump 1 centimeter can be felt
Main function of the nail
Herpes zoster

5. Scars result in...
Process of killing ALL microorganisms
Federal agency that regulates the cosmetic industry
Injury - diseases - medical procedures - aging - malnutrition - infection - picking
Movement

6. Vitiligo
Loss of cells that give color to the skin(melanocytes) results in smooth - white patches in the midst of normally pigemented skin
Moderate acne- blackheads and milia can break out in the greater numbers.
Soild bump 1 centimeter can be felt
Sunshine Vitamin - Skin synthesis' Vit D From Cholesterol when exposed to sunlight

7. Granular scrubs- how long should you scrub the face?
1-2 min
Type of crystals that can be used for microderm- benefits: less irritation - stable - hard - inert
Get keloids easily - hyperpigmentation easily - can be sensitive - age slowly
Ingredients that do not react to normal chemical reactions within the skin; making it unlikely to produce allergic or irritant reactions

8. Contraindication
Worst enemy of the langerhans cells
Autoclave
Anything that prevents you from doing a treatment
Weaker form of disinfectant

9. Seaweed and Mud
The layer of the skin that has been affected is the papillary dermis
Makes up the bones of the body
Drugs that are made from extracts of living organisms that simply kill bacteria
Used in a body treatment for stimulating and detoxifying

10. Vitamin K
Several different types of skin swelling. Also called Dermatitis. Red - Swollen and itchy skin
Clotting of blood
Same as magnifying glass
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11. Waxing Hair Removal
Herpes zoster
Microorganisms that cover almost every surface - including the skin of the human body.
Deeper faster effleurage - increases blood circulation
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.

12. Bromelain
Pineapple-derivative of enzyme
1:10 with water 4 disposable materials that prevent cross- contamination 1. cotton swabs 2. paper towels 3.Disposable staptulas 4. Gloves
Steam does to enhance discrustation
Antibacterial - antiseptic - ant-inflammatory - keratolytic - kills p.acne

13. Vitamin D

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14. Anhydrous products
Cleansing milks made mostly of water for sensitive and dry skin
Hydroquinone - kojic acid - mulberry
Oil serums - petoleum based products - lip balms - silicone serums
Open lesions/skin cancers - cold sores/herpes - windburn - sunburn - active rosacea - pregnancy

15. 4 Ways to Penetrate the Skin
Follicle Wall - Sebaceous Glands - Intercellular - Transcelluar
Crack in skin
White blood cells formed in the lymphatic tissue thru out the body
Type of tissue that the cells control the brain and nerves

16. Endocrine system
Facelift
Subjective - Objective - Assessment - Plan
Regulates hormone producing glands
Cleansing milks made mostly of water for sensitive and dry skin

17. Sensory nerves
Cheek bones
Nerves that allow you to feel pain - heat and cold - pressure and touch
Cancer causing short ray - penetrates to the stratum corneum
The opening of a follicle

18. Frosting
Client is laying face down
A white appearence of the skin that appears after applying a strong exfoliation peeling substance
Acne caused by cosmetics
2nd most deady - caused by Cumulative sun exposure. Raised - crusty - warty looking. appears as ulcers or nodular bumps may bleed easily

19. What is a cyst
The largest organ of the body
Non inflammatory acne lesions usually called blackheads
Deep infection caused by a deep massive invasion of white blood cells
Stress relief - relaxes and refreshes muscles - improves detox - keeps skin healthy - increases metabolic function - pain management - prevent cramp or strained muscles - reduces tension - headaches

20. Sugaring
Wasting away
HIV - Hepatitis - Syphilis
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
This tissue is the primary concern for the esthetician

21. pH

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22. Why do estheticians need to understand basic chemistry?
To better communicate with clients about better skincare and cosmetics
Articles other than food intendedto affect the structure of any function of the body
Melasma - and Chloasma
Resurfacing technique

23. MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets)
Includes how to safely clean up after an accidental spill
Stress - Overactive Sebaceous Glands - Dead Skin cell accummulation - Bacteria and Inflammation - Comedogenic ingredients
Oil gland
Physical bumping of the skin

24. Skin tags
Smooth -pinkish - translucent
Melasma - and Chloasma
Back - cellulite - hand - arm - foot
Very small threadlike growing

25. Mechanical exfoliation
Artificial way of tricking the immune system into making anitbodies
Uses methods of physical contact to literally scrape or bump cells off the skin
Pathogenic is disease causing while non-pathogenic is non disease causing.
Injury - diseases - medical procedures - aging - malnutrition - infection - picking

26. Ostia
Tiny particle that must live on a host cell.Capable of infesting almost all plants and animals -including bacteria
Pore opening
Extractions - microderm - mani/pedi - waxing
Raised lesion with a flat surface

27. Active ingredient
Dead buildup - bacteria and fatty acids from sebum
Reproduction and continuation of species
0.1 mm-3mm per month
Chemical within the drug that causes physiological changes

28. Herpes Zoster
Effects the epidermis- papillary layer
Microorganisms that cover almost every surface - including the skin of the human body.
Shingles is a painful - blistering skin rash due to the varicella-zoster virus - the virus that causes chickenpox
Pledge that physicians make in order to become licensed

29. Tinea manis
Period of time between exposure and the time anitbodies are made
Prevents most americans from getting body treatments
Ringworm of the hands
Inflammation of the hair follicle due to an infection

30. Contused
Snall deposits of sebum
The structure in which the hair growsthat are commonly knownas "pores" - the hair follicle
Wound that is a bruise
Loss of cells that give color to the skin(melanocytes) results in smooth - white patches in the midst of normally pigemented skin

31. Vesicles
Thickeness of the stratum corneum - large buildup of dead skin cells - excessively oily skin - temperature of the skin
Blisters
Improper diet - excessive alcohol intake - lacking exercise
Hydroquinone

32. Sebhorrheic Dermatitis
Elisa - western blot test
Smallest measurable unit of an element
A form of eczema that primarily affects oily areas of the face
Very small threadlike growing

33. AIDS
Blisters
Autoimmune deficiency syndrome
A clump of white blood cells that have formed and risen to the surface of the skin
Creates a chemical reaction that acts to emulsify or liquefy sebum- 2 reactions disincrustation and iontophoresis

34. Lack of Estrogen can cause...
Uses dark color to minimize or hide feature - illusion that the feature is corrected
Applied thicker - should have lip to pullm spread in the directionof hair growth - sets in seconds - good for smaller arears
increase sensitivity of the skin - dehydration - possible hyperpigmentation - fluctuation in blood flow
Used in a body treatment for stimulating and detoxifying

35. Healthy nails
Smooth -pinkish - translucent
Known as the botox place - stops the forehead from scowling
Scientific name for acne vulgaris
(hair growth phase)- transition or shrieveling phase

36. Herpes
Most frequently autoimmunity disease you will encounter as an esthetician
Weaker form of disinfectant
Dissolving dead skin cells
Generally used in body massage

37. Tinea Corporis

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38. Onychorcryptosis
Ingrown nail
Soild bump 1 centimeter can be felt
Too much thryroid hormone
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

39. Parietal
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
Nerves that allow you to feel pain - heat and cold - pressure and touch
Forms side and top of cranium
Oval - round - square - rectangle - triangle - inverted triangle -heart - diamond

40. What is microcomedo made up of?
Chemicals that kill a majority of pathogenic microorganisms
Dead buildup - bacteria and fatty acids from sebum
Skin condition in which white bumps appear on the upper arms - thighs - and cheeks
Client is face up

41. Onyx
Nail
Regulates hormone producing glands
Improper diet - excessive alcohol intake - lacking exercise
Uses light color to enhance features making it appear larger

42. Salicylic Benefits
Crack in skin
Scientific name for acne vulgaris
Antibacterial - antiseptic - ant-inflammatory - keratolytic - kills p.acne
Nose job

43. Telogen
Raised scar
Eyelift
Despressed scar
(Hair growh phase)- resting phase-the old hair falls out and the growth phase begins again

44. Eczema
Inflammatory disease of the skin that is painful and causing itching
Pineapple-derivative of enzyme
Common - benign -superficial cutaneous fungal infection usually characterized by hypopigmented or hyperpigmented macules and patches on the chest and the back
Cancer causing short ray - penetrates to the stratum corneum

45. Nevus
Very thin like glaze - spreadin the direction ofhair growth at a 45 degree angle toward you - better for large areas
Stress - Overactive Sebaceous Glands - Dead Skin cell accummulation - Bacteria and Inflammation - Comedogenic ingredients
Mole
Main function of the nail

46. Basal Cell Carcinoma
Helps break down the stratum corneum which allows fora better result
Very large nodule
Most common form of skin cancer - orginateds in the basal layer. Pearl like fleshy bumps on the face - flesh or pink in color- painless
Nerves that allow you to feel pain - heat and cold - pressure and touch

47. Electricity
Energy
Lower jawbone
Flat surface raised above the skin
Softening - antibacterial and anti inflammatory

48. Benefits of massage
Bring pH level back - neutralize skin - clean debris
Bacteria that does n ot need oxygen to grow or survive
A raised area of the skin that is generally smaller than 1 centimeter
Stress relief - relaxes and refreshes muscles - improves detox - keeps skin healthy - increases metabolic function - pain management - prevent cramp or strained muscles - reduces tension - headaches

49. Hyperthyroidism
Hyperpigmentation - aging - acne
Pathogenic is disease causing while non-pathogenic is non disease causing.
Greek word for "perceptible of the senses"
Too much thryroid hormone

50. Pancreatin
Non inflammatory acne lesions usually called blackheads
Chemical within the drug that causes physiological changes
Bovine (pig or cow) derivative of enzyme
Client is face up