State Board Exam Prep Flashcards
List the functions of lymph
- protect the body from disease by developing immunity
- destroy disease causing microorganisms
- drain tissue spaces of excess interstitial fluid
PCOS cannot be _____?
Cured
Contraindications for skin thinning medications
- advanced exfoliation
- extended sun exposure
- chemical peels
- waxing
- scrubs
Papillary layer is located between the ____ & ____
Epidermis & Dermis
If the barrier function of the skin isn’t functioning correctly what effect will it have?
Skin dehydration
What is TEWL?
Water loss caused by evaporation on the skin’s surface
List all contraindications for waxing
- skin thinning meds
- compromised skin
- varicose veins
- recent laser or resurfacing
- open lesions
- taking steroids
___ ___ ___ ___ (INCI) allow consumers to compare names of ingredients
International, Nomenclature, Cosmetic, Ingredients
How bright a color is is referred to as its ___
Value
___ is a fatty material used to lubricate and keep other substances on the skin
Emollient
Explain “natural” & “synthetic” product ingredients
P. 201-202 (fundamentals)
Know the steps for Milady acne treatment
P. 340-344
Effleurage is the most important massage movement in ___ ___
Swedish massage
Define OSHA
- Addresses issues relating to the handling, mixing, storing, & disposing of products
- Regulates and enforces safety & health standards in the workplace
The Fitzpatrick Scale
I - very white, always burns, does not tan
II - light, burns easily, tans minimally
III - fair to olive, tans well, burns moderately
IV - light brown, tans easily, burns minimally
V - dark brown, rarely burns, tans easily
VI - dark brown to black, rarely / never burns or tans easily
Japanese culture introduced early forms of…?
Threading
Explain cataphoresis and anaphoresis
Anaphoresis (- neg pole cathode)
- cause alkaline reaction
- softens & relaxes tissue
- stimulates nerve endings
- increases blood circulation
Cataphoresis (+ pos pole)
- causes acidic reaction
- tightens skin
- calms / soothes nerve endings
- decreases blood circulation
___ is a skin disorder of the sebaceous glands
Acne
Peripheral nervous system connects ___ parts of the body to the ___ ___ ___
Outer, central nervous system
___ ___ can enhance the face the most when worn alone
Lip color
Sebaceous glands are also known as ___
Oil glands
Band lashes are also known as ___ ___
Strip lashes
When salt is dissolved in water…
Salt = solute
Water = solvent
Collagen gives skin ___ & ___
strength & firmness
Slightly acidic is a characteristic of ___ skin
Healthy
To get “shade” you have to add ___ to a pure hue
Black
There are ___ of different kinds of bacteria, which fall into ___ primary types
Thousands, two
Explain electrodes & polarity
Polarity: refers to the poles (- +) of an electric current
Electrode: applicator for directing electric current from and electro therapy device to clients skin
Anode (+) Cathode (-)
Describe leukocytes
White blood cells that have enzymes to digest and kill bacteria & parasites
What are: mainly small, solidified impactions of oil without cell matter
Sebaceous filaments
Green tea is ___, ___, ___
antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-aging
Almond meal is an example of a ___ exfoliant
Mechanical
Someone who is ___ might have an acne breakout stimulated by the sebaceous gland
Stressed
Hydroxy acids, humectants, and clarifying ingredients are ideal for what skin type?
Oily
What do cells need to grow & reproduce?
- adequate supply of food
- oxygen
- water
- suitable temps
- ability to eliminate waste
15 minutes is ideal time to discuss ___ ___ after a client’s first facial
Home care
List the functions of the skeletal system
- shape & support the body
- protect internal organs
- body movement
- produce white & red blood cells
- store the body’s calcium
18 inches is the proper distance for the ____ (during a facial)
Steamer
Describe FD & C act in accordance with drugs
FD & C act defines drugs as “articles intended for use in the diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease”
Define element
Simplest form of chemical matter
All ___ are either miscible or immiscible
Liquids
Define hydrogen ion
It’s acidic; the more hydrogen ions there are in a substance, the more acidic
Carcinogen is best described as
A substance that causes cancer
___ is a water based liquid that helps remove excess oil from the skin
Astringent
The Victorian age discouraged…?
Makeup
Lubricant ingredients derived from plant oils and animal fats
Fatty acids
Descending order is the way ___ should be listed
Ingredients
Carbomers are used to ___ creams
Thicken
One diopter is ___ times the magnification
10
1 diopter = 10
Only a ___ trained esthetician should work with a cancer patient
Oncology
When waxing a client’s ___ you should begin at the waist
Back
___ is redness caused by inflammation
Erythema
___ ___ ___ machine may be more costly in the long run.
All in one
The ___ shows signs of aging quicker than the ___
décolleté, face
Irritants ___
Allergens ___
Burn
Itch
Sclerotherapy is the treatment of ___ ___
Varicose veins
Name the parts of the muscle
Which direction should you massage?
Origin, Belly, Insertion
From insertion to origin
You need to wait ___ ___ before treating someone that’s used Isotretinoin (accutane)
6 months
Adjustment arm is the first thing to wear out (wear and tear) on the ___ ___
Magnifying (loupe) lamp
Vacuum machines ___ the skin and ___ impurities
Stimulate, remove
3-6-9 times is how many times ___ ___ should be performed
Massage movements
Serotonin & dopamine are increased through?
Massage
Kojic acid is a ___ suppressant used to treat hyperpigmentation
Melanin
Describe-
Functional ingredients
Performance ingredients
Functional: does not affect the appearance of the skin, but act as “vehicles” to allow products to spread, give them body, and specific form
Performance: cause the actual change in the skin. Ex: exfoliant, moisturizer
Describe FPLA
Facilitates value comparisons and to prevent unfair or deceptive packaging and labeling
Know characteristics of primary & secondary lesions
Primary lesion - in the initial stage of development; flat, non palpable changes in skin color or by elevations formed by fluid
Secondary lesion - piles of material on the skin surface such as crust or scab or by depressions in the skin surface
Renaissance Era they used dangerous ___ in their ___
Chemicals, face powder
The Romans were famous for what buildings?
Bathhouses
Consulting the client’s history form is the first step in the ___ ___
Skin analysis
___ is an infected papule with fluid inside
Pustule
___ are hardened pearl-like collections of oil & dead skin cells
Milia
What does not contain cell matter and is found on the nose?
Sebaceous filaments
Describe photosensitivity
high sensitivity of the skin to UV light, usually following exposure or ingestion of certain medications, or chemicals that result in accelerated response of the skin to UV radiation
Any color in its purest form is known as a ___
Hue
Hyperpigmentation caused by the bonding of protein molecules with glucose is caused by?
Alcohol
Hair becomes drier during the ___ phase
Catagen
Sunlight is the main extrinsic factor for ___
Aging
What are the A, B, C, D, Es of cancer?
A - asymmetry
B - irregular borders
C - color
D - diameter larger than a pencil eraser
E - evolved quickly
Hereditary factor in which dead skin cells build up from not shedding
Retention hyperkeratosis
___ ___ have a soothing effect on the skin, but are also helpful in softening the skin for extractions
Hot towels
Tapotement releases ___ & ___ ___ and ___ the system.
nutrients, carbon dioxide, purifies