Indiana Esthetics PSI questions & Answers
Updated 2025
vesicle
a small blister or sac containing clear fluid
Telangiectasia
a vascular skin lesion that has capillaries that have been distended or damaged
fissure
crack in the skin that may penetrate to the dermis
LED
light emitting diode,
Brohidrosis
Foul-smelling perspiration, usually in the armpits or the feet, that is caused by bacteria and
yeast that break down the sweat on the surface of the skin.
steatoma
also known as a wen: sebaceous cyst or subcutaneous tumor filled with sebum ranging in size
from a pea to an orange;usually appears on the scalp, neck or back
ulcer
an open lesion on the skin or mucous membrane of body accompanied by pus or skin depth
Gommage
also known as a roll off mask; cream form, usually an enzyme mask, mechanical exfoliation
effleurage
, light, continuous stroking movement applied with the fingers or the palms in a slow rhythmic
manner, all facials should began and end with this movement
clay masks
facial mask that draws impurities from the skin
thermal masks
also known as modelage masks; are heat creating treatments beneficial for dry, mature skin,
and creates circulation
phototherapy
also known as light therapy, application of light rays to the skin for the treatment of acne,
wrinkles, capillaries, pigmentation, or hair removal
Blue LED Light
used to treat acne
loupe
also known as a magnifying lamp; lamps that have various powers of magnifications and are
measured by diopter
chloasma
also known as liver spots, it increases the pigmentation from sun exposure
bulla
a large blister containing a watery fluid; same as a vesicle but larger
macule
a flat spot or discoloration on the skin such as s freckle or red spot
melasma
hyperpigmentation triggered by hormonal changes, often during pregnancy
Updated 2025
vesicle
a small blister or sac containing clear fluid
Telangiectasia
a vascular skin lesion that has capillaries that have been distended or damaged
fissure
crack in the skin that may penetrate to the dermis
LED
light emitting diode,
Brohidrosis
Foul-smelling perspiration, usually in the armpits or the feet, that is caused by bacteria and
yeast that break down the sweat on the surface of the skin.
steatoma
also known as a wen: sebaceous cyst or subcutaneous tumor filled with sebum ranging in size
from a pea to an orange;usually appears on the scalp, neck or back
ulcer
an open lesion on the skin or mucous membrane of body accompanied by pus or skin depth
Gommage
also known as a roll off mask; cream form, usually an enzyme mask, mechanical exfoliation
effleurage
, light, continuous stroking movement applied with the fingers or the palms in a slow rhythmic
manner, all facials should began and end with this movement
clay masks
facial mask that draws impurities from the skin
thermal masks
also known as modelage masks; are heat creating treatments beneficial for dry, mature skin,
and creates circulation
phototherapy
also known as light therapy, application of light rays to the skin for the treatment of acne,
wrinkles, capillaries, pigmentation, or hair removal
Blue LED Light
used to treat acne
loupe
also known as a magnifying lamp; lamps that have various powers of magnifications and are
measured by diopter
chloasma
also known as liver spots, it increases the pigmentation from sun exposure
bulla
a large blister containing a watery fluid; same as a vesicle but larger
macule
a flat spot or discoloration on the skin such as s freckle or red spot
melasma
hyperpigmentation triggered by hormonal changes, often during pregnancy
