Utah State Master Esthetics Exam
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What is an ancient Indian concept? - ANSWER>>Ayurveda
The development of comedones through comedogenic product exposure usually
takes how long? - ANSWER>>4-6 months
Flares of acne without comedones are - ANSWER>>Inflammatory acne
Noninflammatory lesions usually called blackheads are known as -
ANSWER>>open comedones
which acid is the smallest molecular size and penetrates between cells more
readily than the other AHA's? - ANSWER>>Glycolic acid
certified colors that are regulated by the FDA are known as - ANSWER>>lakes
technical term for itching is - ANSWER>>pruritis
raised lesion that is larger and deeper in the skin and looks like a lump, but the
skin can be moved over the lesion - ANSWER>>Nodule
Opening of a follicle - ANSWER>>ostium
Small deposit of sebum between the follicle and the corneum - ANSWER>>Milia
Almost all hydrating active agents are - ANSWER>>Water based
A typical concentration of glycolic acid used in salon treatment is - ANSWER>>15-
30%
,What alcohol is a fatty alcohol used in creams - ANSWER>>Cetyl Alcohol
Pauples larger than 1 centimeter are known as - ANSWER>>plaques
Non-elevated marks on skin in which there is only a change in the normal color of
the skin - ANSWER>>Macule
True or False: Acne bacteria can survive in the presence of oxygen -
ANSWER>>False
Refers to rapid unexplained weightloss - ANSWER>>Chronic wasting syndrome
Form of Vitamin A Acid, also known as Retin-A, a prescription drug for treating
acne - ANSWER>>Tretanoin
Most common form of acne that is often associated with teenagers -
ANSWER>>Acne Vulgaris
Topical drug to treat rosacea is an - ANSWER>>Anti-yeast medication
Best exfoliant for a client with rosacea is - ANSWER>>AHA or BHA lotions
What floats through the bloodstream and helps protect against invasion by
organisms? - ANSWER>>Immunoglobins
What are the connectors of upper epidermal tissue? - ANSWER>>Desmosomes
During laser hair removal, when the laser destroys the bulb and the hair follicle, it
is called: - ANSWER>>Photothermolysis
An oil-absorbing clay frequently used in clay cleansing masks: -
ANSWER>>Bentonite
, Topical prescription antibiotic used for acne treatment - ANSWER>>Clindamyacin
Modified fatty substances that are primarily used as vehicles and emollients in
skin care products and cosmetics - ANSWER>>Esters
True or False: Skin-care products are often non-comedogenic, particularly many
types of moisturizers, lotions and creams - ANSWER>>False
True or false: THe larger the molecule, the less likely it is to be comedogenic -
ANSWER>>True
When a substance loses an electron it is known as - ANSWER>>polarization
Which skin type is the most sensitive to chemical peels? - ANSWER>>Asian
True or False: Cosmetic companies are NOT required to list their products of
formulas with the FDA. THey are required to register only on a voluntary basis -
ANSWER>>True
True or False: Bacteria in its active stage is much harder to kill than active bacteria
- ANSWER>>True
Tenticle-like structures that are on the end of certain cells including langerhans
cells - ANSWER>>dendrites
The period of time between exposure to HIV and the time antibodies are made is
called - ANSWER>>window phase
If your client is prone to herpes simplex (cold sores) what should they begin taking
prior to chemical peels? - ANSWER>>antiviral medications
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What is an ancient Indian concept? - ANSWER>>Ayurveda
The development of comedones through comedogenic product exposure usually
takes how long? - ANSWER>>4-6 months
Flares of acne without comedones are - ANSWER>>Inflammatory acne
Noninflammatory lesions usually called blackheads are known as -
ANSWER>>open comedones
which acid is the smallest molecular size and penetrates between cells more
readily than the other AHA's? - ANSWER>>Glycolic acid
certified colors that are regulated by the FDA are known as - ANSWER>>lakes
technical term for itching is - ANSWER>>pruritis
raised lesion that is larger and deeper in the skin and looks like a lump, but the
skin can be moved over the lesion - ANSWER>>Nodule
Opening of a follicle - ANSWER>>ostium
Small deposit of sebum between the follicle and the corneum - ANSWER>>Milia
Almost all hydrating active agents are - ANSWER>>Water based
A typical concentration of glycolic acid used in salon treatment is - ANSWER>>15-
30%
,What alcohol is a fatty alcohol used in creams - ANSWER>>Cetyl Alcohol
Pauples larger than 1 centimeter are known as - ANSWER>>plaques
Non-elevated marks on skin in which there is only a change in the normal color of
the skin - ANSWER>>Macule
True or False: Acne bacteria can survive in the presence of oxygen -
ANSWER>>False
Refers to rapid unexplained weightloss - ANSWER>>Chronic wasting syndrome
Form of Vitamin A Acid, also known as Retin-A, a prescription drug for treating
acne - ANSWER>>Tretanoin
Most common form of acne that is often associated with teenagers -
ANSWER>>Acne Vulgaris
Topical drug to treat rosacea is an - ANSWER>>Anti-yeast medication
Best exfoliant for a client with rosacea is - ANSWER>>AHA or BHA lotions
What floats through the bloodstream and helps protect against invasion by
organisms? - ANSWER>>Immunoglobins
What are the connectors of upper epidermal tissue? - ANSWER>>Desmosomes
During laser hair removal, when the laser destroys the bulb and the hair follicle, it
is called: - ANSWER>>Photothermolysis
An oil-absorbing clay frequently used in clay cleansing masks: -
ANSWER>>Bentonite
, Topical prescription antibiotic used for acne treatment - ANSWER>>Clindamyacin
Modified fatty substances that are primarily used as vehicles and emollients in
skin care products and cosmetics - ANSWER>>Esters
True or False: Skin-care products are often non-comedogenic, particularly many
types of moisturizers, lotions and creams - ANSWER>>False
True or false: THe larger the molecule, the less likely it is to be comedogenic -
ANSWER>>True
When a substance loses an electron it is known as - ANSWER>>polarization
Which skin type is the most sensitive to chemical peels? - ANSWER>>Asian
True or False: Cosmetic companies are NOT required to list their products of
formulas with the FDA. THey are required to register only on a voluntary basis -
ANSWER>>True
True or False: Bacteria in its active stage is much harder to kill than active bacteria
- ANSWER>>True
Tenticle-like structures that are on the end of certain cells including langerhans
cells - ANSWER>>dendrites
The period of time between exposure to HIV and the time antibodies are made is
called - ANSWER>>window phase
If your client is prone to herpes simplex (cold sores) what should they begin taking
prior to chemical peels? - ANSWER>>antiviral medications
