MILADY ESTHETICS STATE BOARD EXAM REVIEW

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MILADY ESTHETICS STATE BOARD EXAM REVIEW

LATEST REAL EXAM

QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS/

ALREADY GRADED A+| ESTHETICS EXAM REVIEW

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• types of blood borne diseases - ANSWER - HIV, Hepatitis, Syphilis

Why must an esthetician wear gloves? - ANSWER - Estheticians must wear gloves to perform in-office treatments in order to protect them from microorganisms

Impetigo - ANSWER - Skin infected caused by bacteria. Usually the cause is staphylococcal(staph) but sometimes streptococcus(strep).

Symptoms of Impetigo - ANSWER - Small blisters that expand and rupture within 24 hrs. yellow fluid that drains and forms a honey-colored crust

Acne - ANSWER - Genetically inherited disease-excess oil secreted by the sebaceous glands. Cells that clog the pores, trapping oil in the follicle

What causes adult acne? - ANSWER - Primary catalyst a chronic stress, high level of stress throws adrenal glands in over drive. Setting the stage for acne in 30s and 40s 1 / 4

pg. 2 Common factors that trigger acne - ANSWER - Stress Overactive Sebaceous Glands Dead Skin cell accumulation Bacteria and Inflammation Comedogenic ingredients

What is microcode made up of? - ANSWER - Dead buildup, bacteria and fatty acids from sebum

What is pustule and what is it made up of? - ANSWER - A clump of white blood cells that have formed and risen to the surface of the skin

What is a papule? - ANSWER - A raised area of the skin that is generally smaller than 1 centimeter

What is the difference between a papule and a nodule? - ANSWER - A nodule is a raised lesion that is larger and deeper in the skin than a papule

What is a cyst - ANSWER - Deep infection caused by a deep massive invasion of white blood cells

Grade 1 Acne - ANSWER - mildest acne that's often just a minor pimple that appear occasionally in small numbers and small bumps that can disappear without being treated 2 / 4

pg. 3 Grade 2 Acne - ANSWER - moderate acne- blackheads and milia can break out in the greater numbers.

Grade 3 Acne - ANSWER - considered severe and is often grade 2 left untreated and made to worsen by squeezing the pimples and maintaining the oily dirty face that attracted those bacteria at the onset

Grade 4 Acne - ANSWER - most serious- the condition is medically referred to as nodulocystic, or cystic acne where the skin displays numerous pustules, papules, pustules with large cysts

Cellulitis - ANSWER - infection of the skin that may affect any part of the body. Usually appears on the lower legs or face

Cellulitis Symptoms/Signs - ANSWER - Area of skin redness or swelling that gets larger, tight glossy look to the skin, pain or tenderness, skin rash that happens suddenly and grows quickly, signs of infection

include: fever, chills, and muscle aches

Acne Vulgaris - ANSWER - Common acne- inflammatory condition of the sebaceous glands of the skin.

Acne Vulgaris - ANSWER - Consist of red, elevated areas on the skin that may develop into pustules and even father into cyst that can cause scarring

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pg. 4 Retention Hyperkeratosis - ANSWER - Skin condition that produces more dead skin cells than is normal, skin cells are not being shed properly. These dead cells sick to the surface of the skin and inside the follicles, mixing with excess oil and creating a comedo

Microcomedo - ANSWER - first stage of comedo formation; a comedoso small that it can be seen only with a microscope

Ostium - ANSWER - the opening of a follicle

Non-inflammatory - ANSWER - the impaction is neither red nor inflamed

Open Comedones - ANSWER - non inflammatory acne lesions usually called blackheads

Closed Comedones - ANSWER - non inflammatory acne lesions usually called whiteheads

Anaerobic Bacteria - ANSWER - Bacteria that does not need oxygen to grow or survive

Non-Inflammatory Acne - ANSWER - Blackheads, Whiteheads

Folliculitis - ANSWER - Inflammation of the hair follicle due to an infection

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