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Esthetics Oregon State Board Exam Study
Guide Questions and Answers 100% Pass
Melan production is stimulated by - ANSWER ✔✔-exposure to sunlight and protects the cells below by
absorbing and blocking UV radiation
pheomelanin - ANSWER ✔✔-a type of melanin that is red to yellow in color produced by people with
light colored skin
eumelanin - ANSWER ✔✔-a type of melanin that is dark brown to black produced by people with dark
colored skin
Primary lesions - ANSWER ✔✔-Lesions in the early stages of development or change, primary lesions are
characterized by flat nonpalpable changes in the skin color or by elevations formed by fluid in a cavity,
such as vesicles or pustules.
Bulla - ANSWER ✔✔-A large blister containing watery fluid.
Cyst - ANSWER ✔✔-A closed, abnormally developed sac containing fluid, infection, or other matter
above or below the skin.
Papule - ANSWER ✔✔-A small elevation on the skin that contains no fluid, but may develop into a
pustule.
Pustule - ANSWER ✔✔-An inflamed papule with a white or yellow center containing pus, a fluid
consisting of white blood cells, bacteria, and other debris; a small pus-containing blister that may or may
not be caused by an infection. Acne pustules in hair follicles are not infectious.
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Wheal - ANSWER ✔✔-Hives and mosquito bites are wheals. Hives are called urticaria and can also be
caused by exposure to allergens used in products.
Secondary lesions - ANSWER ✔✔-develop in the later stages of disease and change the structure of
tissues and organs
Excoriation - ANSWER ✔✔-A skin sore or abrasion produced by scratching or scraping.
Acne excoriee - ANSWER ✔✔-A disorder where client purposely scrape off acne lesions, causing scarring
and discoloration.
Keloid - ANSWER ✔✔-A thick scar resulting from excessive growth of fibrous tissue. Keloids are usually
found in those that are genetically predisposed to them and may occur following an injury or surgery.
Scar - ANSWER ✔✔-Discolored, slightly raised mark on the skin formed after an injury or lesion of the
skin has healed. The tissue hardens to heal the injury. Thick, elevated scars are hypertrophic.
Acne - ANSWER ✔✔-A chronic inflammatory skin disorder of the sebaceous glands characterized by
comedones and blemishes.
Comedo - ANSWER ✔✔-A noninflamed buildup of cells, sebum, and other debris inside follicles.
Open comedo - ANSWER ✔✔-A blackhead open at the surface and exposed to air. When the follicle is
filled with an excess of oil a blackhead forms. It is dark because it is exposed to oxygen and oxidation
occurs.
Closer comedo - ANSWER ✔✔-Forms when the openings of the follicles are blocked with debris and
white cells. Also referred to as a whitehead but should not be confused with the more hardened white
type of papules called milia.
Furuncle - ANSWER ✔✔-AKA boil, a subcutaneous abscess filled with pus.
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Milia - ANSWER ✔✔-The epidermal cysts are small, firm, white papules. Milia are whitish, pearl like
masses of sebum and dead cells under the skin with no visible openings often mistakenly called
whiteheads.
Seborrhea - ANSWER ✔✔-Severe oiliness of the skin
Bromhidrosis - ANSWER ✔✔-Foul smelling perspiration usually in the armpits or on the feet.
Dermatitis - ANSWER ✔✔-An inflammatory condition of the skin; various forms include lesions such as
eczema, vesicles or papules. The 3 main categories of dermatitis are atopic, contact, and seborrheic.
Contact dermatitis - ANSWER ✔✔-An inflammatory skin condition caused by an allergic reaction from
contact with a substance or chemical.
Allergies to red dyes in products and nickel in jewelry are - ANSWER ✔✔-common.
Eczema - ANSWER ✔✔-An inflammatory, painful, itching disease of the skin; acute or chronic in nature,
with dry or moist lesions. This should be referred to a physician. Avoid contact and skin care treatments
if a client has eczema.
Folliculitis - ANSWER ✔✔-Hair grows under the surface instead of growing up and out of the follicle,
causing a bacterial infection. These ingrown hairs are common in men, usually from shaving.
Pseudofolliculitis - ANSWER ✔✔-AKA razor bumps, resembles folliculitis without infection or pus.
Psoriasis - ANSWER ✔✔-An itchy skin disease characterized by red patches covered with white-silver
scales; caused by over-proliferation of skin cells that replicate too fast.
Rosacea - ANSWER ✔✔-Inflammation of the skin characterized by extreme redness, dilation of blood
vessels, and in severe cases the formation of papules and pustules.
Vasodilation - ANSWER ✔✔-(vascular dilation) of the blood vessels make rosacea worse. Spicy foods,
alcohol, caffeine, temperature extremes, heat, sun, and stress aggravate rosacea.
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Esthetics Oregon State Board Exam Study
Guide Questions and Answers 100% Pass
Melan production is stimulated by - ANSWER ✔✔-exposure to sunlight and protects the cells below by
absorbing and blocking UV radiation
pheomelanin - ANSWER ✔✔-a type of melanin that is red to yellow in color produced by people with
light colored skin
eumelanin - ANSWER ✔✔-a type of melanin that is dark brown to black produced by people with dark
colored skin
Primary lesions - ANSWER ✔✔-Lesions in the early stages of development or change, primary lesions are
characterized by flat nonpalpable changes in the skin color or by elevations formed by fluid in a cavity,
such as vesicles or pustules.
Bulla - ANSWER ✔✔-A large blister containing watery fluid.
Cyst - ANSWER ✔✔-A closed, abnormally developed sac containing fluid, infection, or other matter
above or below the skin.
Papule - ANSWER ✔✔-A small elevation on the skin that contains no fluid, but may develop into a
pustule.
Pustule - ANSWER ✔✔-An inflamed papule with a white or yellow center containing pus, a fluid
consisting of white blood cells, bacteria, and other debris; a small pus-containing blister that may or may
not be caused by an infection. Acne pustules in hair follicles are not infectious.
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Wheal - ANSWER ✔✔-Hives and mosquito bites are wheals. Hives are called urticaria and can also be
caused by exposure to allergens used in products.
Secondary lesions - ANSWER ✔✔-develop in the later stages of disease and change the structure of
tissues and organs
Excoriation - ANSWER ✔✔-A skin sore or abrasion produced by scratching or scraping.
Acne excoriee - ANSWER ✔✔-A disorder where client purposely scrape off acne lesions, causing scarring
and discoloration.
Keloid - ANSWER ✔✔-A thick scar resulting from excessive growth of fibrous tissue. Keloids are usually
found in those that are genetically predisposed to them and may occur following an injury or surgery.
Scar - ANSWER ✔✔-Discolored, slightly raised mark on the skin formed after an injury or lesion of the
skin has healed. The tissue hardens to heal the injury. Thick, elevated scars are hypertrophic.
Acne - ANSWER ✔✔-A chronic inflammatory skin disorder of the sebaceous glands characterized by
comedones and blemishes.
Comedo - ANSWER ✔✔-A noninflamed buildup of cells, sebum, and other debris inside follicles.
Open comedo - ANSWER ✔✔-A blackhead open at the surface and exposed to air. When the follicle is
filled with an excess of oil a blackhead forms. It is dark because it is exposed to oxygen and oxidation
occurs.
Closer comedo - ANSWER ✔✔-Forms when the openings of the follicles are blocked with debris and
white cells. Also referred to as a whitehead but should not be confused with the more hardened white
type of papules called milia.
Furuncle - ANSWER ✔✔-AKA boil, a subcutaneous abscess filled with pus.
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Milia - ANSWER ✔✔-The epidermal cysts are small, firm, white papules. Milia are whitish, pearl like
masses of sebum and dead cells under the skin with no visible openings often mistakenly called
whiteheads.
Seborrhea - ANSWER ✔✔-Severe oiliness of the skin
Bromhidrosis - ANSWER ✔✔-Foul smelling perspiration usually in the armpits or on the feet.
Dermatitis - ANSWER ✔✔-An inflammatory condition of the skin; various forms include lesions such as
eczema, vesicles or papules. The 3 main categories of dermatitis are atopic, contact, and seborrheic.
Contact dermatitis - ANSWER ✔✔-An inflammatory skin condition caused by an allergic reaction from
contact with a substance or chemical.
Allergies to red dyes in products and nickel in jewelry are - ANSWER ✔✔-common.
Eczema - ANSWER ✔✔-An inflammatory, painful, itching disease of the skin; acute or chronic in nature,
with dry or moist lesions. This should be referred to a physician. Avoid contact and skin care treatments
if a client has eczema.
Folliculitis - ANSWER ✔✔-Hair grows under the surface instead of growing up and out of the follicle,
causing a bacterial infection. These ingrown hairs are common in men, usually from shaving.
Pseudofolliculitis - ANSWER ✔✔-AKA razor bumps, resembles folliculitis without infection or pus.
Psoriasis - ANSWER ✔✔-An itchy skin disease characterized by red patches covered with white-silver
scales; caused by over-proliferation of skin cells that replicate too fast.
Rosacea - ANSWER ✔✔-Inflammation of the skin characterized by extreme redness, dilation of blood
vessels, and in severe cases the formation of papules and pustules.
Vasodilation - ANSWER ✔✔-(vascular dilation) of the blood vessels make rosacea worse. Spicy foods,
alcohol, caffeine, temperature extremes, heat, sun, and stress aggravate rosacea.
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