Utah Master Esthetics State Board Written Exam |207 questions and answers.

Small, benign outgrowth of epidermal and dermal tissue that looks like a flap; skin tag. Can be removed using high-frequency or radio-frequency treatments Acrochordon disease causing Pathogenic loss of electrons Oxidation loss of elasticity in the skin; breakdown of elastic tissue Elastosis The "mask of pregnancy," a patchy tan-to-dark brown discoloration of the face. Melasma The period of active hair growth; not recommended to apply lash extensions to lashes in this phase Anagen breakdown, downward Cata Process of infusing water-soluble products into the skin with the use of electric current, such as the use of the positive and negative poles of a galvanic machine. Used in microcurrent devices for product penetration Iontophoresis the brief transition period between the growth and resting phases of a hair follicle Catagen (resting phase) the final phase in the hair cycle that lasts until the fully grown hair is shed. Telogen Process of fusing an acidic (positive) product into deeper tissues using galvanic current from the positive pole toward the negative pole. Cataphoresis Hormonal disease in which too much cortisone is produced, resulting in the thinning and bruising of the skin Cushing's disease Low-level direct current used in facial treatments; produces an electrochemical effect Galvanic Hormone responsible for collagen production Estrogen To avoid cross-infection and exposure to clinical waste Why should the technician wear personal protective equipment while performing microdermabrasion? The use of plants and their properties for therapeutic purposes Phytotherapy surgically drying out and destroying tissue though the use of high-frequency electric current (also known as fulguration) Electrodessication which type of light treatment penetrates the epidermis, usually without affecting it, to treat the papillary dermis below? Non-ablative (i.e. IPL and LED) Maximum percentage of AHAs that can be used by an esthetician 50% Derived from the chamomile plant and characterized by its deep blue color; has anti-inflammatory and soothing properties. Good for sensitive skin Azulene Used in body muds to draw out impurities Clay Lymph nodes near the ear Auricular nodes Manual Lymphatic Drainage; requires the use of light pressure; related to the circulatory system; contraindications include heart failure, kidney disease, acute conditions due to bacterial or viral infection MLD the organs and tissues involved in circulating blood and lymph through the body circulatory system Swelling caused by the collection of fluid in connective tissue Edema Precautions taken to prevent contamination. Ex: wearing gloves, handling tools properly, etc. Aseptic technique Temperature that herbal wraps should be heated to by a hydrocolator 165 degrees Hydrating and exfoliating treatment that may be used prior to more aggressive exfoliation Ultrasonic Blade surgical removal of wrinkles, also called a face lift Rhytidectomy destroying or dissolving protein; can be catalyzed by enzymes Proteolytic enzymes that break down proteins proteolytic enzymes tighten and tone as they dry Mineral Masks The weeping, crusting, and inflammation of the skin Eczematation Acid known for its exfoliating, anti-microbial, and anti-inflammatory benefits Salicylic Acid documenting all important and pertinent information about clients, including treatments and products used Charting What ethnic group tends to have the thickest hair growth and deepest root systems? Africans Intense Pulse Light; uses multiple colors (POLYCHROMATIC) and wavelengths (BROADBAND) of focused light to treat skin concerns. Epilepsy is a contraindication. IPL Epilepsy Conjunctivitis (can reschedule) Lash Extension Contraindications the treatment of varicose veins and/or spider veins by injecting a saline solution into the vein. Contraindicated by pregnancy Sclerotherapy How long must a client be off of Accutane before they can receive exfoliating treatments? 6-12 Months Temporary hair removal method that CAN be used on a client who is using isotretinoin (Accutane) Threading Hair removal by means of an electric current that destroys the growth cells of the hair. Decomposition of the dermal papilla. CAN be used on a client with non-wet psoriasis Electrolysis Treatment that combines hair removal and exfoliation Dermaplaning Powerhouse of the cell; the cell's digestive system Mitochondria 1997 (although the YAG was first approved for hair removal in 1964) When did the FDA approve laser hair removal?