FLORIDA COSMETOLOGY STATE BOARD EXAM 2025.
What is the largest organ of the body? - Correct answer-Dermis
Sebaceous glands are also known as: - Correct answer-Oil Glands
Sudoriferous glands are also known as: - Correct answer-Sweat Glands
Irregular shaped patches of skin depigmentation (typically on hands, face, & neck):
- Correct answer-Vitiligo
The sebaceous glands produce: - Correct answer-Oil T
he sudoriferous glands produce: - Correct answer-sweat
The sudoriferous glands function to: - Correct answer-Regulate temperature
Another name for a birthmark is: - Correct answer-Nevus Flameus
An overactive sebaceous gland would produce: - Correct answer-oil
The technical name for a blackhead is: - Correct answer-Comedone
Milia are more commonly referred to as: - Correct answer-White heads
A congenital defect such as causes Albinism, is one that - Correct answer-You are born
with
A small, pus filled abscess is referred to as a: - Correct answer-Boil
The technical name for a "Boil" is a: - Correct answer-Furuncle
For a waxing procedure to be most successful, the hair should be how long - Correct
answer-¼ - ½ inch
Leukoderma refers to: - Correct answer-White patches on the skin
Often referred to as the "Adam's Apple", the actual name for this bone is the - Correct
answer-Hyoid
The name for the protein making up your skin, hair, and nails: - Correct answer-Keratin
An area of thickened skin: - Correct answer-Callus / Keratoma
A group of brownish spots, without elevation, occurring in one spot is called: - Correct
answer-Chloasma
, Patchy brown skin discoloration, often the result of hormonal changes/pregnancy:
Correct answer-Chloasma
A swollen lesion usually lasting only a few hours, often caused by an insect bite:
Correct answer-Wheal
This is a contagious, pus filled abscess, generally caused by a bacterial infection: -
Correct answer-Furuncle
A comedone extractor would be used to treat: - Correct answer-Black-heads
This is a temporary hair removal technique producing results similar to waxing: - Correct
answer-Sugaring
The only permanent hair removal technique: - Correct answer-Electrolysis
What type of test should be conducted prior to any waxing or exfoliation procedure? -
Correct answer-Predisposition test
If the dermatologist says you have verrucas, you have: - Correct answer-Warts
Pityriasis Capitis, can result from extreme changes in temperature, as a contact reaction
to certain skin and hair care products, or, as an allergic reaction to certain foods; it can
be oily or dry - and is commonly known as: - Correct answer-Dandruff
Dandruff, can result from extreme changes in temperature, as a contact reaction to
certain skin and hair care products, or, as an allergic reaction to certain foods; it can be
oily or dry - and goes by the Latin / medical name of: - Correct answer-Pityriasis Capitis
The epidermis is the: - Correct answer-Top or outermost layer of the skin
The study of the microscopic anatomy of plant and animal cells, including their structure
and function is known as: - Correct answer-Histology
Responsible for maintaining the bodies internal temperature: - Correct answer
Sudoriferous Glands
The Integumentary System refers to: - Correct answer-The skin, its appendages, and
accessory organs
Serve to waterproof, cushion, excrete waste, and regulate the body's temperature:
Correct answer-The sebaceous & sudoriferous glands Exfoliating creams usually have a
pH in what range? – Correct answer-Alkaline The pH range of human skin is between -
Correct answer-4.5
- 5.5
All exfoliation techniques (manual, mechanical, chemical) do essentially the same thing
Correct answer-Remove skin tissue
What is the largest organ of the body? - Correct answer-Dermis
Sebaceous glands are also known as: - Correct answer-Oil Glands
Sudoriferous glands are also known as: - Correct answer-Sweat Glands
Irregular shaped patches of skin depigmentation (typically on hands, face, & neck):
- Correct answer-Vitiligo
The sebaceous glands produce: - Correct answer-Oil T
he sudoriferous glands produce: - Correct answer-sweat
The sudoriferous glands function to: - Correct answer-Regulate temperature
Another name for a birthmark is: - Correct answer-Nevus Flameus
An overactive sebaceous gland would produce: - Correct answer-oil
The technical name for a blackhead is: - Correct answer-Comedone
Milia are more commonly referred to as: - Correct answer-White heads
A congenital defect such as causes Albinism, is one that - Correct answer-You are born
with
A small, pus filled abscess is referred to as a: - Correct answer-Boil
The technical name for a "Boil" is a: - Correct answer-Furuncle
For a waxing procedure to be most successful, the hair should be how long - Correct
answer-¼ - ½ inch
Leukoderma refers to: - Correct answer-White patches on the skin
Often referred to as the "Adam's Apple", the actual name for this bone is the - Correct
answer-Hyoid
The name for the protein making up your skin, hair, and nails: - Correct answer-Keratin
An area of thickened skin: - Correct answer-Callus / Keratoma
A group of brownish spots, without elevation, occurring in one spot is called: - Correct
answer-Chloasma
, Patchy brown skin discoloration, often the result of hormonal changes/pregnancy:
Correct answer-Chloasma
A swollen lesion usually lasting only a few hours, often caused by an insect bite:
Correct answer-Wheal
This is a contagious, pus filled abscess, generally caused by a bacterial infection: -
Correct answer-Furuncle
A comedone extractor would be used to treat: - Correct answer-Black-heads
This is a temporary hair removal technique producing results similar to waxing: - Correct
answer-Sugaring
The only permanent hair removal technique: - Correct answer-Electrolysis
What type of test should be conducted prior to any waxing or exfoliation procedure? -
Correct answer-Predisposition test
If the dermatologist says you have verrucas, you have: - Correct answer-Warts
Pityriasis Capitis, can result from extreme changes in temperature, as a contact reaction
to certain skin and hair care products, or, as an allergic reaction to certain foods; it can
be oily or dry - and is commonly known as: - Correct answer-Dandruff
Dandruff, can result from extreme changes in temperature, as a contact reaction to
certain skin and hair care products, or, as an allergic reaction to certain foods; it can be
oily or dry - and goes by the Latin / medical name of: - Correct answer-Pityriasis Capitis
The epidermis is the: - Correct answer-Top or outermost layer of the skin
The study of the microscopic anatomy of plant and animal cells, including their structure
and function is known as: - Correct answer-Histology
Responsible for maintaining the bodies internal temperature: - Correct answer
Sudoriferous Glands
The Integumentary System refers to: - Correct answer-The skin, its appendages, and
accessory organs
Serve to waterproof, cushion, excrete waste, and regulate the body's temperature:
Correct answer-The sebaceous & sudoriferous glands Exfoliating creams usually have a
pH in what range? – Correct answer-Alkaline The pH range of human skin is between -
Correct answer-4.5
- 5.5
All exfoliation techniques (manual, mechanical, chemical) do essentially the same thing
Correct answer-Remove skin tissue
