MILADY ESTHETICS STATE BOARD STUDY EXAM GUIDE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
✔✔The thick, club-shaped structure that forms the lower part of the hair root is the? -
✔✔hair bulb
✔✔A woman growing hair on her chest is an example of? - ✔✔hypertrichosis
✔✔What is the purpose of applying a prep solution to an area that is going to be
waxed? - ✔✔to clean and sanitize the skin
✔✔What is azulene? - ✔✔an after-wax soothing product
✔✔It's important to remember that wax may stick if the skin is: - ✔✔either too dry or too
cold
✔✔A nodule is an example of a? - ✔✔a primary lesion
✔✔Recognizing skin diseases and disorders is important for the protection of - ✔✔both
the technician and the client
✔✔Which of these is a common symptom of irritant contact dermatitis? - ✔✔redness,
swelling and scaling
✔✔Hyperhidrosis can be caused by: - ✔✔heat, genetics or body weakness
✔✔Vascular lesions are? - ✔✔tertiary lesions
✔✔Sebaceous hyperplasia lesions are? - ✔✔are benign lesions frequently seen in oilier
areas of the face
✔✔Excessive _____ in food are excreted through pores and irritate them. - ✔✔iodides
✔✔What is the most common form of skin cancer? - ✔✔basal cell carcinoma
✔✔How does stress affect acne? - ✔✔stress can cause or worsen acne breakouts
✔✔What happens the first time a person is exposed to a new allergen? - ✔✔no allergic
reaction
✔✔What is a characteristic of alpha lipoic acid? - ✔✔it is found in every cell in the body
✔✔Dimethicone is an example of a - ✔✔silicone
, ✔✔A type of humectant? - ✔✔seaweed
✔✔Soap is not recommended as a cleanser because it: - ✔✔can leave a film on the
skin
✔✔Cleansing cream is used primarily to? - ✔✔dissolve makeup and dirt
✔✔The main type of surfactants used in skin cleansing products are? - ✔✔detergents
✔✔When choosing a product line, it's important to? - ✔✔consider the quality of the
ingredients
✔✔The removal of dead epidermal cells is called: - ✔✔exfoliation
✔✔Cleansers should be used _____ as the first step in a skin care routine. - ✔✔twice a
day
✔✔Which type of toner usually has the lowest alcohol content? - ✔✔fresheners
✔✔Which UV rays are mainly absorbed by the ozone layer? - ✔✔UVC
✔✔Clients with pacemakers or heart irregularities should avoid: - ✔✔electric treatment
✔✔The T-zone is the area made up of: - ✔✔the forehead, nose, and chin
✔✔For a condition such as hyperpigmentation, visible results: - ✔✔can take weeks or
months to appear
✔✔Oily skin: - ✔✔is prone to blemishes
✔✔Compared to UVA rays, UVB rays: - ✔✔are stronger
✔✔Which of these is a common skin condition seen by estheticians today? - ✔✔adult
acne, actinic aging from sun damage, and problems from hormonal fluctuations.
✔✔From the center of the face, if you can see the pore size change from medium to
larger just outside the T-zone on the cheeks next to the nose, this is a _____ skin type. -
✔✔combination
✔✔Which type of product works best for combination skin? - ✔✔water-based
✔✔What has an intrinsic effect on the skin? - ✔✔vitamin deficiency
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
✔✔The thick, club-shaped structure that forms the lower part of the hair root is the? -
✔✔hair bulb
✔✔A woman growing hair on her chest is an example of? - ✔✔hypertrichosis
✔✔What is the purpose of applying a prep solution to an area that is going to be
waxed? - ✔✔to clean and sanitize the skin
✔✔What is azulene? - ✔✔an after-wax soothing product
✔✔It's important to remember that wax may stick if the skin is: - ✔✔either too dry or too
cold
✔✔A nodule is an example of a? - ✔✔a primary lesion
✔✔Recognizing skin diseases and disorders is important for the protection of - ✔✔both
the technician and the client
✔✔Which of these is a common symptom of irritant contact dermatitis? - ✔✔redness,
swelling and scaling
✔✔Hyperhidrosis can be caused by: - ✔✔heat, genetics or body weakness
✔✔Vascular lesions are? - ✔✔tertiary lesions
✔✔Sebaceous hyperplasia lesions are? - ✔✔are benign lesions frequently seen in oilier
areas of the face
✔✔Excessive _____ in food are excreted through pores and irritate them. - ✔✔iodides
✔✔What is the most common form of skin cancer? - ✔✔basal cell carcinoma
✔✔How does stress affect acne? - ✔✔stress can cause or worsen acne breakouts
✔✔What happens the first time a person is exposed to a new allergen? - ✔✔no allergic
reaction
✔✔What is a characteristic of alpha lipoic acid? - ✔✔it is found in every cell in the body
✔✔Dimethicone is an example of a - ✔✔silicone
, ✔✔A type of humectant? - ✔✔seaweed
✔✔Soap is not recommended as a cleanser because it: - ✔✔can leave a film on the
skin
✔✔Cleansing cream is used primarily to? - ✔✔dissolve makeup and dirt
✔✔The main type of surfactants used in skin cleansing products are? - ✔✔detergents
✔✔When choosing a product line, it's important to? - ✔✔consider the quality of the
ingredients
✔✔The removal of dead epidermal cells is called: - ✔✔exfoliation
✔✔Cleansers should be used _____ as the first step in a skin care routine. - ✔✔twice a
day
✔✔Which type of toner usually has the lowest alcohol content? - ✔✔fresheners
✔✔Which UV rays are mainly absorbed by the ozone layer? - ✔✔UVC
✔✔Clients with pacemakers or heart irregularities should avoid: - ✔✔electric treatment
✔✔The T-zone is the area made up of: - ✔✔the forehead, nose, and chin
✔✔For a condition such as hyperpigmentation, visible results: - ✔✔can take weeks or
months to appear
✔✔Oily skin: - ✔✔is prone to blemishes
✔✔Compared to UVA rays, UVB rays: - ✔✔are stronger
✔✔Which of these is a common skin condition seen by estheticians today? - ✔✔adult
acne, actinic aging from sun damage, and problems from hormonal fluctuations.
✔✔From the center of the face, if you can see the pore size change from medium to
larger just outside the T-zone on the cheeks next to the nose, this is a _____ skin type. -
✔✔combination
✔✔Which type of product works best for combination skin? - ✔✔water-based
✔✔What has an intrinsic effect on the skin? - ✔✔vitamin deficiency
