Michigan Esthetician State Board Theory
EXAM 2026 UPDATE Verified Questions
And Answers | Guaranteed Success!!
What does the subcutaneous layer contain? - ANSWER- Sweat glands, sensory
nerves, adipose cells, and loose connective tissue
What does the dermis contain? - ANSWER- Connective tissue, capillaries, and
blood vessels
Which cells protect the layers of the skin found below the stratum corneum? -
ANSWER- Squamos Cells
Which tissue type ties muscle to bones? - ANSWER- Tendons
What is intercellular cement? - ANSWER- The substance that binds, adds
structural strength, and mediates biochemical interactions between cells
What are the four primary ways that products are absorbed into the skin? -
ANSWER- The pores, hair follicles, intercellular cement, and
sebaceous/sudoriferous glands
Is atopic dermatitis hereditary? - ANSWER- Yes
How is seborrheic dermatitis characterized? - ANSWER- Redness and scaly,
pinkish-yellow patches that have an oily appearance
How is psoriasis characterized? - ANSWER- An excess of thick, scaly, silvery
skin patches surrounded by a red area
,How is eczema characterized? - ANSWER- Dry or moist lesions. An eruption
of small vesicles and watery discharge
What is a large freckle called? - ANSWER- Macule: discoloration on the skin's
surface
What is a vesicle similar to? - ANSWER- A blister or bulla
What is a nodule also known as? - ANSWER- A tumor
What is an abnormal membranous sac containing gaseous, liquid, or semi-solid
substance? - ANSWER- A cyst
What is a crust also known as? - ANSWER- A scab
What is an excoriation? - ANSWER- A mechanical abrasion of the epidermis
What is a scale? - ANSWER- Shedding of dead skin cells on the uppermost
layer of the epidermis
What is a keloid? - ANSWER- A thick scar
What is another name for a scar? - ANSWER- A cicatrix
Can skin care services be performed on an ulcer? - ANSWER- No
What is Herpes Simplex 1? - ANSWER- Cold sores
,What is Herpes Simplex 2? - ANSWER- Genital herpes
What is another name for Herpes Zoster? - ANSWER- Shingles caused by the
Varicella-Zoster virus
How is Herpes Zoster characterized? - ANSWER- Nerve pain on one side of the
body and blisters
What is impetigo caused by? - ANSWER- Staphylococcus Aureus or
Streptococcus A organism which produces a honey-yellow, contagious, crusty
lesion
What is the medical term for "ringworm?" - ANSWER- Tinea
What is tinea corporis? - ANSWER- A fungal infection that causes a pink to red
rash with itching associated
What is tinea versicolor? - ANSWER- A tri-color yeast infection
What is the medical term for "warts?" - ANSWER- Verucca which is caused by
HPV
What is Candida Albicans caused by? - ANSWER- Yeast which creates red,
well-defined bordered patches with a white film around
What is an acute form of conjunctivitis? - ANSWER- Pink eye
What is dry, scaly skin from reduced sebum production called? - ANSWER-
Asteatosis/Xerosis
, What causes seborrhea? - ANSWER- Excess secretion of the sebaceous glands
What is a harmless sebaceous cyst filled with sebum? - ANSWER- Steatoma
Explain carbuncle vs furuncle. - ANSWER- A furuncle involves the infection of
one hair follicle. A carbuncle is a group of painful, acute boils affected by
bacterial infection in several hair follicles.
What is rosacea? - ANSWER- A chronic inflammatory condition where small
capillaries of the face become dilated and inflamed
What are dilated capillaries at the surface of the skin called? - ANSWER-
Telangiectasia
How is rhinophyma different from rosacea? - ANSWER- It's more severe and
involves the tissue of the nose as it swells and enlarges
Is milia a version of a cyst? - ANSWER- Yes
Which type of acid (that starts with an A) promotes drying and cell turnover? -
ANSWER- Azaleic
Is salicylic acid an AHA, BHA, or PHA? - ANSWER- BHA
Is glycolic acid an AHA, BHA, or PHA? - ANSWER- AHA that breaks the
bonds that connects cells together
Which sudoriferous gland disorder causes foul-smelling perspiration? -
ANSWER- Bromidosis aka osmidrosis caused by yeast and bacteria that break
down sweat
EXAM 2026 UPDATE Verified Questions
And Answers | Guaranteed Success!!
What does the subcutaneous layer contain? - ANSWER- Sweat glands, sensory
nerves, adipose cells, and loose connective tissue
What does the dermis contain? - ANSWER- Connective tissue, capillaries, and
blood vessels
Which cells protect the layers of the skin found below the stratum corneum? -
ANSWER- Squamos Cells
Which tissue type ties muscle to bones? - ANSWER- Tendons
What is intercellular cement? - ANSWER- The substance that binds, adds
structural strength, and mediates biochemical interactions between cells
What are the four primary ways that products are absorbed into the skin? -
ANSWER- The pores, hair follicles, intercellular cement, and
sebaceous/sudoriferous glands
Is atopic dermatitis hereditary? - ANSWER- Yes
How is seborrheic dermatitis characterized? - ANSWER- Redness and scaly,
pinkish-yellow patches that have an oily appearance
How is psoriasis characterized? - ANSWER- An excess of thick, scaly, silvery
skin patches surrounded by a red area
,How is eczema characterized? - ANSWER- Dry or moist lesions. An eruption
of small vesicles and watery discharge
What is a large freckle called? - ANSWER- Macule: discoloration on the skin's
surface
What is a vesicle similar to? - ANSWER- A blister or bulla
What is a nodule also known as? - ANSWER- A tumor
What is an abnormal membranous sac containing gaseous, liquid, or semi-solid
substance? - ANSWER- A cyst
What is a crust also known as? - ANSWER- A scab
What is an excoriation? - ANSWER- A mechanical abrasion of the epidermis
What is a scale? - ANSWER- Shedding of dead skin cells on the uppermost
layer of the epidermis
What is a keloid? - ANSWER- A thick scar
What is another name for a scar? - ANSWER- A cicatrix
Can skin care services be performed on an ulcer? - ANSWER- No
What is Herpes Simplex 1? - ANSWER- Cold sores
,What is Herpes Simplex 2? - ANSWER- Genital herpes
What is another name for Herpes Zoster? - ANSWER- Shingles caused by the
Varicella-Zoster virus
How is Herpes Zoster characterized? - ANSWER- Nerve pain on one side of the
body and blisters
What is impetigo caused by? - ANSWER- Staphylococcus Aureus or
Streptococcus A organism which produces a honey-yellow, contagious, crusty
lesion
What is the medical term for "ringworm?" - ANSWER- Tinea
What is tinea corporis? - ANSWER- A fungal infection that causes a pink to red
rash with itching associated
What is tinea versicolor? - ANSWER- A tri-color yeast infection
What is the medical term for "warts?" - ANSWER- Verucca which is caused by
HPV
What is Candida Albicans caused by? - ANSWER- Yeast which creates red,
well-defined bordered patches with a white film around
What is an acute form of conjunctivitis? - ANSWER- Pink eye
What is dry, scaly skin from reduced sebum production called? - ANSWER-
Asteatosis/Xerosis
, What causes seborrhea? - ANSWER- Excess secretion of the sebaceous glands
What is a harmless sebaceous cyst filled with sebum? - ANSWER- Steatoma
Explain carbuncle vs furuncle. - ANSWER- A furuncle involves the infection of
one hair follicle. A carbuncle is a group of painful, acute boils affected by
bacterial infection in several hair follicles.
What is rosacea? - ANSWER- A chronic inflammatory condition where small
capillaries of the face become dilated and inflamed
What are dilated capillaries at the surface of the skin called? - ANSWER-
Telangiectasia
How is rhinophyma different from rosacea? - ANSWER- It's more severe and
involves the tissue of the nose as it swells and enlarges
Is milia a version of a cyst? - ANSWER- Yes
Which type of acid (that starts with an A) promotes drying and cell turnover? -
ANSWER- Azaleic
Is salicylic acid an AHA, BHA, or PHA? - ANSWER- BHA
Is glycolic acid an AHA, BHA, or PHA? - ANSWER- AHA that breaks the
bonds that connects cells together
Which sudoriferous gland disorder causes foul-smelling perspiration? -
ANSWER- Bromidosis aka osmidrosis caused by yeast and bacteria that break
down sweat
