Exam Prep Flashcards
What is Microcirculation
Circulation of blood in the smallest of blood vessels
The type of melanin that is red and yellow in color is called
Phaeomelanin
Most Botox injections take place in
Between the eyes
Compared to when they use soft wax, estheticians who are using hard wax do not need to be as concerned about
The direction of removal
Estheticians must use hard wax if they wish to preform
A second waxing in the same area
What is NOT true of MLD ( manual lymph Drainage) ?
It reduces cellulite
An inflamed papule with a white or yellow center containing pus is know as a
Pustule
What is also known as aging rays?
UVA radiation
What enzymes stimulates melanocytes ?
Tyrosinase
Roughly how much money to Americans spend on hair removal ?
Millions of dollars every year on hair removal
The kind of light therapy that is used to manage pain is
Infrared
A small, flat colored spot on the skin is known as
A macule
Compared to Beta keratin, Alpha Keratin
Is softer
What ingredient isn’t a good choice for a décolleté
Alpha Hydroxy Acids
Small outgrowths or extensions of the skin that look like flaps are called
Skin tags
The area that may be waxed as part of the back waxing WITH SOFT WAX BUT NOT HARD WAX is
The front of the shoulders
Fluid, infection, or other, after encapsulated in a FIRM mass under the skin in
A cyst
The glycolipid materials that are a natural part of the skins intercellular matrix and barrier function are collectively known as
Ceramides
What is true of couperose skin
It is not a medical condition
When do free radicals produce more free radicals
While causing oxidation reactions
What is not an ingredient of a jessners peel
Citric acid
What is the importance of lymph
To disperse white blood cells and cell nutrients
What is the shape of the hair PAPILLA
Cone
What is the acronym ACT used to help estheticians remember ?
Stages of hair growth
Why does the parathyroid gland regulate blood calcium and phosphorous levels
So the nervous and muscular system can function properly
You use this muscle to smile not grin
Zygomaticus
What function do the sudoriferous glands preform
Excrete, perspiration, regulation body temperature and detoxify the body
Which internal effect on the skin alters protein structures and decrease biological activity
Glycation
Which of the following is capable of replication only through taking over the hosts cells reproductive function
Viruses
What is the term for excessive hair growth where hair does not normally grow
Hypertrichosis
Which nerves convey Impluses from the brain or spinal cord to the muscles or glands
Motor
What does dehydrated skin lack ?
Water sis
Disinfectants are _____ and can be harmful if absorbed through the skin
Pesticides
What is a general rule regarding the tone of concealer
It should match the tone of foundation
Invisible light is the at either end of the _____ that is visible to the naked eye
Visible spectrum of light
Which standards address issues relating to your right to know about any potentially hazardous ingredients contained in the products and how to avoid these hazards?
OSHA standards
Hue
Any color in it purest form
What is NOT part of the lymphatic or immune systems?
Pineal gland
The bridge of the nose is formed by
The nasal bone
Among the following choices, acids would MOST likely be used to __________.
exfoliate the skin
A safe place to apply an allergy test for eyelash adhesive is _________.
behind the ear
The only safe tints for eyebrows are _________.
not made from aniline derivatives
Every day, an esthetician comes into direct physical contact with _________ of every client.
the integumentary system
An example of a physical change is __________.
ice melting to water
The type of skin that is NOT usually treated with topical probiotics is
dehydrated skin
What technique is usually reserved only for master estheticians in some states?
Manual lymphatic drainage
Preheating a towel warmer and wax heater can take as long as
15 minutes
When performing extractions around the nose area, most estheticians use
cotton swabs
To preserve them for the longest period of time, products should be stored
in dark containers in cooler temperatures
Which statement accurately reflects the relationship between the FDA and the cosmetic industry?
The FDA regulates labeling of cosmetics.
Any esthetician may safely perform _________.
any massage area allowed by state regulations
An astringent is
a water-based liquid that helps remove excess oil from the skin
What machine is designed to stimulate the skin and remove impurities
Vacuum machine
Chemical desincrustation and ionic iontophoresis is created by a
galvanic machine
Before extractions estheticians must _
perform desincrustation
For a client with combination skin, the best type of cleanser is
mousse
Someone with impetigo likely has
clusters of small blisters or crusty lesions filled with bacteria
The level of SPF that blocks the highest amount of UVB rays but does NOT contain high amounts of chemical sunscreen ingredients is
SPF 50
A treatment room must not have floors that are
Carpeted
Dermatitis is best defined as
an inflammatory condition of the skin
A technician who is finished with a service will perform what function last?
Disinfecting the treatment area
A malformation of the skin from abnormal pigmentation or dilated capillaries is known as _________.
a nevus
What is true of telangiectasia?
It is characterized by visible capillaries that are commonly found on the face.
In order to prevent contamination and protect your hands, you should _________.
wear gloves for all procedures
Squamous cell carcinoma is defined as _________.
a condition characterized by red or pink scaly papules or nodules
Which of the following is capable of replication only through taking over the host cell’s reproductive function?
viruses
What is miliaria rubra?
An acute inflammatory disorder of the sweat glands
Small outgrowths or extensions of the skin that look like flaps are called
skin tags
Secondary Lesions
Crust, scab, ulcer, depression on skin
Wheal
An itchy swollen lesion that can be caused by a blow, scratch, bite or an insect or urticaria or sting of a needle
Typically resolves on its own: hives, mosquito bites
Primary Lesions
They are a flat no palpable changes in skin color or by elevations formed by fluid in a cavity such as vesicles and pustules
Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Characterized by scaly, red, or pink papules or nodules
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Most common and least serve type of skin cancer, often appears as light, pearly nodules.
Actinic Keratosis
is a pink or flesh- colored precancerous lesion that feels sharp or rough and is a result of sun damage
Scar
Raised or depressed area of the skin that forms as the result of the healing process related to an injury or lesion
Seborhea
Severe oiliness of the skin: an abnormal secretion from the sebaceous gland
What causes TWEL
Evaporation
What type of bacteria is in the puss of the blemishes?
Staphylococcus
What is the role of silicone in a product?
Prevent water escaping from the skin
How does Titanium Dioxide work to protect from the sun?
It reflects light
Where is the adipose tissue found?
Sub-cutaneus layer
What is the function of the Langerhans cells?
To help protect the body from infection
What is the layer located below the stratum lucidium?
Stratum granulosum
What is a group of boils called
Carbuncle
