Utah Master Esthetics Written
State Board Exam Questions &
Answers 2026–2027
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,Acrochordon - CORRECT 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
Pathogenic - CORRECT ANSWERS -disease causing
Oxidation - CORRECT ANSWERS -loss of electrons
Elastosis - CORRECT ANSWERS -loss of elasticity in the skin; breakdown of elastic
tissue
Melasma - CORRECT ANSWERS -The "mask of pregnancy," a patchy tan-to-dark
brown discoloration of the face.
Anagen - CORRECT ANSWERS -The period of active hair growth; not
recommended to apply lash extensions to lashes in this phase
Cata - CORRECT ANSWERS -breakdown, downward
Iontophoresis - CORRECT ANSWERS -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
Catagen - CORRECT ANSWERS -the brief transition period between the growth
and resting phases of a hair follicle
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, Telogen - CORRECT ANSWERS -(resting phase) the final phase in the hair cycle
that lasts until the fully grown hair is shed.
Cataphoresis - CORRECT ANSWERS -Process of fusing an acidic (positive)
product into deeper tissues using galvanic current from the positive pole toward the
negative pole.
Cushing's disease - CORRECT ANSWERS -Hormonal disease in which too much
cortisone is produced, resulting in the thinning and bruising of the skin
Galvanic - CORRECT ANSWERS -Low-level direct current used in facial
treatments; produces an electrochemical effect
Estrogen - CORRECT ANSWERS -Hormone responsible for collagen production
Why should the technician wear personal protective equipment while performing
microdermabrasion? - CORRECT ANSWERS -To avoid cross-infection and
exposure to clinical waste
Phytotherapy - CORRECT ANSWERS -The use of plants and their properties for
therapeutic purposes
Electrodessication - CORRECT ANSWERS -surgically drying out and destroying
tissue though the use of high-frequency electric current (also known as fulguration)
Non-ablative (i.e. IPL and LED) - CORRECT ANSWERS -which type of light
treatment penetrates the epidermis, usually without affecting it, to treat the papillary
dermis below?
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State Board Exam Questions &
Answers 2026–2027
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❖ Utah esthetician exam questions and answers
❖ master esthetician test Utah 2026
❖ Utah skincare license exam prep
❖ esthetician written exam Utah study guide
❖ Utah DOPL esthetician exam
❖ Utah esthetician license written exam
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,Acrochordon - CORRECT 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
Pathogenic - CORRECT ANSWERS -disease causing
Oxidation - CORRECT ANSWERS -loss of electrons
Elastosis - CORRECT ANSWERS -loss of elasticity in the skin; breakdown of elastic
tissue
Melasma - CORRECT ANSWERS -The "mask of pregnancy," a patchy tan-to-dark
brown discoloration of the face.
Anagen - CORRECT ANSWERS -The period of active hair growth; not
recommended to apply lash extensions to lashes in this phase
Cata - CORRECT ANSWERS -breakdown, downward
Iontophoresis - CORRECT ANSWERS -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
Catagen - CORRECT ANSWERS -the brief transition period between the growth
and resting phases of a hair follicle
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, Telogen - CORRECT ANSWERS -(resting phase) the final phase in the hair cycle
that lasts until the fully grown hair is shed.
Cataphoresis - CORRECT ANSWERS -Process of fusing an acidic (positive)
product into deeper tissues using galvanic current from the positive pole toward the
negative pole.
Cushing's disease - CORRECT ANSWERS -Hormonal disease in which too much
cortisone is produced, resulting in the thinning and bruising of the skin
Galvanic - CORRECT ANSWERS -Low-level direct current used in facial
treatments; produces an electrochemical effect
Estrogen - CORRECT ANSWERS -Hormone responsible for collagen production
Why should the technician wear personal protective equipment while performing
microdermabrasion? - CORRECT ANSWERS -To avoid cross-infection and
exposure to clinical waste
Phytotherapy - CORRECT ANSWERS -The use of plants and their properties for
therapeutic purposes
Electrodessication - CORRECT ANSWERS -surgically drying out and destroying
tissue though the use of high-frequency electric current (also known as fulguration)
Non-ablative (i.e. IPL and LED) - CORRECT ANSWERS -which type of light
treatment penetrates the epidermis, usually without affecting it, to treat the papillary
dermis below?
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