Esthetics State Boards IL 2023

Esthetics State Boards IL 2023 ESTHETICIAN Ans- Specialist in the cleansing, beautification and preservation of the health of skin on the entire body. DISINFECTANTS Ans- Chemical products that destroy all bacteria fungi and viruses INFECTION Ans- Invasion of body tissues by disease causing pathogens. FOUR TYPES OF POTENTIALLY HARMFUL ORGANISMS Ans- Bacteria, Fungi, Parasites, Virus Virus Ans- Can live and reproduce only by taking over other cells and becoming part of them. Cannot be treated with antibiotics. BACTERIA Ans- One Cell Microorganism that have both plant and animal characteristics. Can live and reproduce on their own. Can be treated with antibiotics Fungi Ans- Microscopic plant parasite that include mold, mildew and yeasts. ANAEROBIC BACTERIA Ans- Bacteria that does not need oxygen to grow or survive. PATHOGENIC BACTERIA Ans- Harmful microorganisms that cause disease or infection. NONPATHOGENIC BACTERIA Ans- Harmless organisms that may perform useful functions. Used to make yogurt, cheese and medicines. COCCI Ans- Round-shaped bacteria that appear singly (alone) or in groups. The three types of cocci are staphylococci, streptococci, and diplococci. Staphylococci Ans- Pus-forming bacteria that grow in clusters like a bunch of grapes. They cause abscesses, pustules, and boils. Streptococci Ans- Pus-forming bacteria arranged in curved lines resembling a string of beads; they can cause infections such as strep throat and blood poisoning. Diplococci Ans- Spherical bacteria that grow in pairs and cause diseases such as pneumonia BACILLI Ans- Short rod-shaped bacteria. They are the most common bacteria and produce diseases such as tetanus (lockjaw), typhoid fever, tuberculosis, and diphtheria. SPIRILLA Ans- Causes Syphilis and STD's, Lyme Disease. (Corkscrew Shaped) PARASITES Ans- Organisms that grow, feed and shelter off another organism. Must have a host to survive. CILIA Ans- Hair like extensions on cells, Move in a rowing motion FAGELLA Ans- Slender, hairlike extensions used by bacilli and spirilla for locomation (moving about). May also be referred to as cilia. PUS Ans- Fluid created by infection containing white blood cells, bacteria, and dead cells. What is a Papule and a Nodule? Ans- Elevated, firm area less than 1 cm What is a Pustule and what is it made up of Ans- A clump of white blood cells that have formed and risen to the surface of the skin. MRSA Ans- Methicillin-resistant staphlococccus aureus. Appears as a skin infection -pustules, rash, boils, VIRUS Ans- Parasitic submicroscopic particle that infects and reside in the cells of a biological organism. Common viruses Mumps, Chicken Pox, Hepatitis, Polio, HIV. HEPATITIS Ans- Blood borne virus that causes disease and can damage the liver. Hepatitis B and C are spread from person to person. HIV/AIDS Ans- Human immunodeficiency virus. Disease that breaks down the body's immune system. Auto Immune Deficiency Syndrome. Test that detects HIV Ans- Elisa/ Western Blot test TINE PEDIS Ans- fungal infection -ringworm of the foot or athletes foot FOLLICULITIS, FOLLICULITIS BARBAE, SYCOSIS BARBAE OR BARBER'S ITCH Ans- Inflammation of the hair follicles caused by a bacterial infection from ingrown hairs.(Razor Bumps) DECONTAMINATION Ans- 2 Steps Cleaning and disinfecting. or Cleaning and Sterilizing QUATERNARY AMMONIUM COMPOUNDS (quats) Ans- Disinfectants that are very effective when used properly. Advanced formulation is called. HOUSE HOLD BLEACH Ans- Sodium hypochlorite ANTISEPTICS Ans- Chemical germicides formulated for use on skin; registered and regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Weaker for of disinfectant. BACTERICIDAL Ans- Capable of destroying bacteria. BINARY FISSION Ans- The division of bacteria cells into two cells called daughter cells. BIOBURDEN Ans- The number of viable organisms in or on an object or surface or the organic material on a surface or object before decontamination or sterilization. CHELATING SOAPS Ans- Also known as chelating detergents; detergents that break down stubborn films and remove the residue of pedicure products such as scrubs, salts, and masks. human papilloma virus Ans- Abbreviated HPV and also known as plantar warts; a virus that can infect the bottom of the foot and resembles small black dots, usually in clustered groups. FIRST DEGREE BURN Ans- Minor burn affecting the upper layers of the skin SECOND DEGREE BURN Ans- Affects the top two layers of the skin - the epidermis and dermis - redness and blister THRID DEGREE BURN Ans- Affects all layers of the skin and will blister, swell and scar FOURTH DEGREE BURN Ans- INJURED THE MUSCLE, LIGAMENTS, TENDONS. NERVES, BLOOD VESSELS AND BONES. STATE REGULATORY AGENCY Ans- Exist to protect salons and spa professionals and protect consumers health safety and welfare. MSDS Ans- Medical Safety Data Sheet/ Obtain from the manufacturer's or distributors Web site. OSHA Ans- Occupational Safety and Health Administration 3 diseases a client may have that would contraindicate in-office treatments? Ans- pink eye, impetigo, herpes Sterilization Ans- process of killing ALL microorganisms 3 types of blood borne diseases Ans- Hepatitis, HIV, Syphilis Impetigo Ans- Skin infected caused by bacteria. Usually the cause is staphylococcal(staph) but sometimes streptococcus(strep). Vitiligo Ans- Loss of cells that give color to the skin(melanocytes) results in smooth, white patches in the midst of normally pigemented skin SYMPTOMS OR IMPETIGO Ans- Small blisters that expand and rupture within 24hrs. Yellow fluid that drains and forms a honey colored crust. Types of Melanin Ans- The body produces 2 types of Melanin - Pheomelanin is red to yellow in color Eumelanin is dark brown to black ACNE VULGARIS Ans- Common acne inflammatory condition of the sebaceous gland. Consist of red elevated areas on the skin that may develop into pustules or cysts. GRADE 1 ACNE Ans- Mildest acne that is often just a minor pimple. GRADE 2 ACNE Ans- Moderate acne- blackheads and milia can break out in greater numbers. GRADE 3 ACNE Ans- Considered sever GRADE 4 ACNE Ans- most serious the condition is medically referred to as cystic acne. The skin has pustules, papule, and large cysts. CDC Ans- Center for Disease Control RETENTION HYPERKERATOSIS Ans- Skin condition that produces more dead skin cells than normal. Cells are not being shed properly. HERPES SIMPLEX Ans- A viral infection of the skin. This is the most frequently autoimmunity disease you will encounter as and esthetician. Herpes Zoster Ans- Shingles is a painful, blistering skin rash due to the varicella-zoster virus, the virus that causes chickenpox WARTS Ans- Warts are growths on your skin caused by an infection with human papilloma virus, or HPV Tinea Corporis Ans- name of a group of diseases caused by a fungus- ringworm, athlete's foot and jock itch Actinic Keratosis (known as solar keratosis) Ans- sun damage pre cancerous can become squamous cell carcinoma - Sharp rough and prickly Keratosis Pilaris Ans- skin condition in which white bumps appear on the upper arms, thighs, and cheeks (chicken skin) Dermatitis Ans- (eczema) is inflammation of the upper layers of the skin, causing itching, blisters, redness, swelling, and often oozing, scabbing, and scaling CONTACT DERMATITIS Ans- Inflammation of the skin caused by direct contact with an irritating or allergy-causing substance (irrant or allergen) Psoriasis Ans- occurs when skin cells grow too quickly.Faulty signals in the immune system cause new skin cells to form in days rather than weeks.--Patches of thick, scaly skin that may be white, silvery or red Skeletal Tissue Ans- makes up the bones of the body Adispose Tissue Ans- Technical name for fat- giving smoothness and contour to the body. Endothelial Tissue Ans- Inner tissues Epithelial Tissue Ans- outer tissue 4 Factors that can influence Skin Penetration Ans- Thickeness of the stratum corneum, large buildup of dead skin cells, excessively oily skin, temperature of the skin HORMONE Ans- Special chemicals that are manufactured or secreted by glands within the body. Carcinogenic Ans- cancer causing Vaccines Ans- artificial way of ticking the immune system into making antibodies Antibiotics Ans- Drugs that are made form extracts of living organisms that simply kill bacteria Acid Mantle Ans- Layer of lipids and sweat secretions that help kill bacteria Langerhans Cells Ans- Guard Cells that constantly Patrol the Epidermis. Located in the Basal Layer of the Epidermis. Sun Exposure Ans- Enemy of the langerhans cells. Benefits of Exfoliation Ans- Stimulates cell renewal, better product absorption, improves fine lines and wrinkles, improves skin texture, removes flakey patches. Helps with extractions, clears congestion, improves hyper pigmentation and color. Contraindications to Hydroxy Acid Treatments Ans- Open lesions. skin cancer, cold sores/herpes, active rosacea, pregnancy. Considerations with use of Hydroxy Acid. Ans- Formula base pH Desincrustation (negative) Ans- Provides a deep cleaning. Proving an alkaline base electro negative solution. Creating a chemical reaction that emulsifies or liquefies sebum and debris. Anaphoresis Ans- This is the effect from the negative pole (cathode). This is the movement of a negative charged particles from a cathode to an anode. Negatie Solutions Ans- Causes an alkaline reaction . Softening and relaxing tissue. Stimulates nerve ending. Increasing blood circulation. Good for oily areas of the skin. Iontophoresis Ans- During treatment a positive charged (acid pH) serum or moisturizer. The positive charged current is he delivered via the active ingredients deep into skin via positive charged ions or molecules. Iontophoresis Benefits Ans- - Helps with aging skin - Balances pH of the skin - Tightens and firms the tissue - Constricts the blood vessels - Decreases blood flow - Calming - Reduces sensitivity and redness best candidates for chemical peel Ans- hyper pigmentation, aging, aging Jesters Peel Ans- 14% Salicylic, 14% Lactic, 14% resorcinol Trichloroacetic Acid Peel Ans- (TCA) used for age control, hyper pigmentation, aging, resilient skin. (this is salicylic acid, lactic acid resorcinol in an ethanol base) An Esthetician can do 3 layers MICRODERMABRASION Ans- Mechanical exfoliation that involves "shooting" aluminum oxide or other crystals at the skin used to diminished sun damage, hyper pigmentation, open and closed comedones. fine lines and wrinkles, enlarged pores stimulates cell metabolism. Superficial peeling Ans- deepest type of chemical peeling performed by an esthetician. Eczema Ans- Inflammatory disease of the skin that is painful and cause itching. Ichthyosis Ans- skin is dry and scaly like a fish -build up of keratinous cells. Seborrheic Dermatitis Ans- a form of eczema the affects oily areas of the fa