Esthetician State Board QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
UPDATED 2024/25 RATED A+
How long must you wait to wax a client who has
inflamed ingrown hair? - Correct Answer- 2 weeks
Name the gland that does not typically produce an offensive odor - Correct Answer-
Eccrine gland
What is conjunctivitis? - Correct Answer- pink eye; inflammation of the conjunctiva
what is derived from papain, bromelain and pancreatin - Correct Answer- enzymes
The area of the body where the sensory nerve fibers are most abundant? - Correct
Answer- fingertips
Milaria Rubra is also known as what? - Correct Answer- "prickly heat"
Heat rash
Thickening of the skin caused by a mass of keratinized cells - Correct Answer-
hyperkeratosis
Fibrous connective tissue made from protien is also known as - Correct Answer-
Collagen
What do to most cell release to fight allergies? - Correct Answer- Histamine
Another name for macule is - Correct Answer- freckle/flat spot on skin
Deficiency in perspiration due to failure of the sweat glands is known as - Correct
Answer- anhidrosis
The structures that assist In holding cells together; Intercellular connections made of
protiens - Correct Answer- Desmosomes
Name the movement that Is slow, rhythmic & promotes relaxation - Correct Answer-
Effleurage
Acne like condition around the mouth - Correct Answer- Perioral dermatitis
, What protects the body from infections by identifying foreign material - Correct Answer-
Langerhans cells
The study of substances that contain carbon is called - Correct Answer- organic
chemistry
What Is possible If Microdermbrasion is performed Incorrectly? - Correct Answer-
Hypopigmentation/ hyperpigmentation
Factor that prohibits a treatment due to a condition - Correct Answer- Contraindication
What color LED light increases stimulation and Improves the collagen and elastic
production in the skin - Correct Answer- Red
During the active stage, bacteria grow and ?? - Correct Answer- reproduce
Pulmonary circulation sends the blood from the heart to lungs to be - Correct Answer-
purified. then back to the heart again.
heart --> lungs (purified) --> heart
Apocrine glands produce chemicals known as - Correct Answer- pheromones
What is the biggest external cause of pigmentation disorders - Correct Answer- sun
exposure
A new client schedules a series of chemical exfoliation treatments when should the
consultation form be reviewed and signed? - Correct Answer- At each treatment
skin disease characterized by red patches and silvery-white scales - Correct Answer-
psoriasis
what is considered the outer layer of the cell - Correct Answer- cell membrane
how many stages of acne are there - Correct Answer- 4 stages
Milaria Rubra is also known as what? - Correct Answer- "prickly heat"
Heat rash
Where do phytoestrogens come from? - Correct Answer- plants
UPDATED 2024/25 RATED A+
How long must you wait to wax a client who has
inflamed ingrown hair? - Correct Answer- 2 weeks
Name the gland that does not typically produce an offensive odor - Correct Answer-
Eccrine gland
What is conjunctivitis? - Correct Answer- pink eye; inflammation of the conjunctiva
what is derived from papain, bromelain and pancreatin - Correct Answer- enzymes
The area of the body where the sensory nerve fibers are most abundant? - Correct
Answer- fingertips
Milaria Rubra is also known as what? - Correct Answer- "prickly heat"
Heat rash
Thickening of the skin caused by a mass of keratinized cells - Correct Answer-
hyperkeratosis
Fibrous connective tissue made from protien is also known as - Correct Answer-
Collagen
What do to most cell release to fight allergies? - Correct Answer- Histamine
Another name for macule is - Correct Answer- freckle/flat spot on skin
Deficiency in perspiration due to failure of the sweat glands is known as - Correct
Answer- anhidrosis
The structures that assist In holding cells together; Intercellular connections made of
protiens - Correct Answer- Desmosomes
Name the movement that Is slow, rhythmic & promotes relaxation - Correct Answer-
Effleurage
Acne like condition around the mouth - Correct Answer- Perioral dermatitis
, What protects the body from infections by identifying foreign material - Correct Answer-
Langerhans cells
The study of substances that contain carbon is called - Correct Answer- organic
chemistry
What Is possible If Microdermbrasion is performed Incorrectly? - Correct Answer-
Hypopigmentation/ hyperpigmentation
Factor that prohibits a treatment due to a condition - Correct Answer- Contraindication
What color LED light increases stimulation and Improves the collagen and elastic
production in the skin - Correct Answer- Red
During the active stage, bacteria grow and ?? - Correct Answer- reproduce
Pulmonary circulation sends the blood from the heart to lungs to be - Correct Answer-
purified. then back to the heart again.
heart --> lungs (purified) --> heart
Apocrine glands produce chemicals known as - Correct Answer- pheromones
What is the biggest external cause of pigmentation disorders - Correct Answer- sun
exposure
A new client schedules a series of chemical exfoliation treatments when should the
consultation form be reviewed and signed? - Correct Answer- At each treatment
skin disease characterized by red patches and silvery-white scales - Correct Answer-
psoriasis
what is considered the outer layer of the cell - Correct Answer- cell membrane
how many stages of acne are there - Correct Answer- 4 stages
Milaria Rubra is also known as what? - Correct Answer- "prickly heat"
Heat rash
Where do phytoestrogens come from? - Correct Answer- plants
