Utah Master Esthetics State Board Written Exam (Latest 2023 - 2024) New Full Exam Questions and Answers ( Included ) 100% Correct
- 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
Answer: Acrochordon
- disease causing
Answer: Pathogenic
- loss of electrons
Answer: Oxidation
- loss of elasticity in the skin; breakdown of elastic tissue
Answer: Elastosis
- The "mask of pregnancy," a patchy tan-to-dark brown discoloration of the face.
Answer: Melasma
- The period of active hair growth; not recommended to apply lash extensions to lashes in this
phase
Answer: Anagen
- breakdown, downward
Answer: Cata
- 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
Answer: Iontophoresis
- the brief transition period between the growth and resting phases of a hair follicle
Answer: Catagen
- (resting phase) the final phase in the hair cycle that lasts until the fully grown hair is shed.
Answer: Telogen
- Process of fusing an acidic (positive) product into deeper tissues using galvanic current
from the positive pole toward the negative pole.
Answer: Cataphoresis
- Hormonal disease in which too much cortisone is produced, resulting in the thinning and
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Answer: Cushing's disease
- Low-level direct current used in facial treatments; produces an electro- chemical effect
Answer: Galvanic
- Hormone responsible for collagen production
Answer: Estrogen
- Why should the technician wear personal protective equipment while performing
microdermabrasion?Answer To avoid cross-infection and exposure to clinical waste
- The use of plants and their properties for therapeutic purposes
Answer: Phytotherapy
- surgically drying out and destroying tissue though the use of high-frequency electric
current (also known as fulguration)
Answer: Electrodessication
- which type of light treatment penetrates the epidermis, usually without affecting it, to
treat the papillary dermis below?
Answer: Non-ablative (i.e. IPL and LED)
- Maximum percentage of AHAs that can be used by an esthetician
Answer: 50%
- Derived from the chamomile plant and characterized by its deep blue color; has anti-
inflammatory and soothing properties. Good for sensitive skin
Answer: Azulene
- Used in body muds to draw out impurities
Answer: Clay
- Lymph nodes near the ear
Answer: Auricular nodes
- Manual Lymphatic Drainage; requires the use of light pressure; related to the circulatory
system; contraindications include heart failure, kidney disease, acute conditions due to bacterial or viral infection
Answer: MLD
- the organs and tissues involved in circulating blood and lymph through the body
Answer: circulatory system
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- Swelling caused by the collection of fluid in connective tissue
Answer: Edema
- Precautions taken to prevent contamination. Ex: wearing gloves, handling tools properly,
etc.
Answer: Aseptic technique
- Temperature that herbal wraps should be heated to by a hydrocollator
Answer: 165 degrees
- Hydrating and exfoliating treatment that may be used prior to more aggressive exfoliation
Answer: Ultrasonic Blade
- surgical removal of wrinkles, also called a face lift
Answer: Rhytidectomy
- destroying or dissolving protein; can be catalyzed by enzymes
Answer: Proteolytic
- enzymes that break down proteins
Answer: proteolytic enzymes
- tighten and tone as they dry
Answer: Mineral Masks
- The weeping, crusting, and inflammation of the skin
Answer: Eczematation
- Acid known for its exfoliating, anti-microbial, and anti-inflammatory bene- fits
Answer: Salicylic Acid
- documenting all important and pertinent information about clients, including treatments
and products used
Answer: Charting
- What ethnic group tends to have the thickest hair growth and deepest root systems?
Answer: Africans
- Intense Pulse Light;
uses multiple colors (POLYCHROMATIC) and wavelengths (BROADBAND) of focused light to treat skin concerns. Epilepsy is a contraindication.
Answer: IPL
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