Esthetics State Boards IL 2026 Exam
Questions and Answers
3 diseases a client may have that would contraindicate in-office treatments? -
Correct answer-pink eye, impetigo, herpes
3 types of blood borne diseases - Correct answer-Hepatitis, HIV, Syphilis
4 Factors that can influence Skin Penetration - Correct answer-Thickeness of the
stratum corneum, large buildup of dead skin cells, excessively oily skin,
temperature of the skin
5 types of Blood vessels - Correct answer-Arteries, Arterioles, Capillaries, Venues,
Veins
50-70 % water - Correct answer-The skin is made of ...
Acid Mantle - Correct answer-Cells and oil combine to form a protective barrier
layer on the stratum corner
Acid Mantle - Correct answer-Layer of lipids and sweat secretions that help kill
bacteria
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,ACNE VULGARIS - Correct answer-Common acne inflammatory condition of the
sebaceous gland. Consist of red elevated areas on the skin that may develop into
pustules or cysts.
Actinic Keratosis (known as solar keratosis) - Correct answer-sun damage pre
cancerous can become squamous cell carcinoma - Sharp rough and prickly
active ingredient - Correct answer-chemical within the drug that causes
physiological changes
Adispose Tissue - Correct answer-Technical name for fat- giving smoothness and
contour to the body.
Alipidic - Correct answer-lack of fat/oil
allantoin - Correct answer-Anti-inflammatory compound isolated from the herb
comfrey used in creams , hand lotions, has the ability to heal wounds and skin
ulcers
Alpha Hydroxy Acid - Correct answer-Abbreviated AHAs; acids derived from
plants (mostly fruit) that are often used to exfoliate the skin. These work by
dissolving the desmosomes in between the cells.
Anabolism - Correct answer-constructive metabolism
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, ANAEROBIC BACTERIA - Correct answer-Bacteria that does not need oxygen to
grow or survive.
Anaphoresis - Correct answer-This is the effect from the negative pole (cathode).
This is the movement of a negative charged particles from a cathode to an anode.
Anhydrous - Correct answer-Describes a substance that does not contain water
Anhydrous - Correct answer-products are treatments that do not contain water
Anti- Oxidants - Correct answer-chemicals added to products to prevent oxidation
Antibiotics - Correct answer-Drugs that are made form extracts of living organisms
that simply kill bacteria
ANTISEPTICS - Correct answer-Chemical germicides formulated for use on skin;
registered and regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Weaker for of disinfectant.
BACILLI - Correct answer-Short rod-shaped bacteria. They are the most common
bacteria and produce diseases such as tetanus (lockjaw), typhoid fever,
tuberculosis, and diphtheria.
BACTERIA - Correct answer-One Cell Microorganism that have both plant and
animal characteristics. Can live and reproduce on their own. Can be treated with
antibiotics
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Questions and Answers
3 diseases a client may have that would contraindicate in-office treatments? -
Correct answer-pink eye, impetigo, herpes
3 types of blood borne diseases - Correct answer-Hepatitis, HIV, Syphilis
4 Factors that can influence Skin Penetration - Correct answer-Thickeness of the
stratum corneum, large buildup of dead skin cells, excessively oily skin,
temperature of the skin
5 types of Blood vessels - Correct answer-Arteries, Arterioles, Capillaries, Venues,
Veins
50-70 % water - Correct answer-The skin is made of ...
Acid Mantle - Correct answer-Cells and oil combine to form a protective barrier
layer on the stratum corner
Acid Mantle - Correct answer-Layer of lipids and sweat secretions that help kill
bacteria
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,ACNE VULGARIS - Correct answer-Common acne inflammatory condition of the
sebaceous gland. Consist of red elevated areas on the skin that may develop into
pustules or cysts.
Actinic Keratosis (known as solar keratosis) - Correct answer-sun damage pre
cancerous can become squamous cell carcinoma - Sharp rough and prickly
active ingredient - Correct answer-chemical within the drug that causes
physiological changes
Adispose Tissue - Correct answer-Technical name for fat- giving smoothness and
contour to the body.
Alipidic - Correct answer-lack of fat/oil
allantoin - Correct answer-Anti-inflammatory compound isolated from the herb
comfrey used in creams , hand lotions, has the ability to heal wounds and skin
ulcers
Alpha Hydroxy Acid - Correct answer-Abbreviated AHAs; acids derived from
plants (mostly fruit) that are often used to exfoliate the skin. These work by
dissolving the desmosomes in between the cells.
Anabolism - Correct answer-constructive metabolism
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, ANAEROBIC BACTERIA - Correct answer-Bacteria that does not need oxygen to
grow or survive.
Anaphoresis - Correct answer-This is the effect from the negative pole (cathode).
This is the movement of a negative charged particles from a cathode to an anode.
Anhydrous - Correct answer-Describes a substance that does not contain water
Anhydrous - Correct answer-products are treatments that do not contain water
Anti- Oxidants - Correct answer-chemicals added to products to prevent oxidation
Antibiotics - Correct answer-Drugs that are made form extracts of living organisms
that simply kill bacteria
ANTISEPTICS - Correct answer-Chemical germicides formulated for use on skin;
registered and regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Weaker for of disinfectant.
BACILLI - Correct answer-Short rod-shaped bacteria. They are the most common
bacteria and produce diseases such as tetanus (lockjaw), typhoid fever,
tuberculosis, and diphtheria.
BACTERIA - Correct answer-One Cell Microorganism that have both plant and
animal characteristics. Can live and reproduce on their own. Can be treated with
antibiotics
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