Michigan Esthetician State Board Theory Latest Update 2024-2025 350 Questions and 100% Verified Correct Answers Actual Exam Guaranteed A+
A desincrustation facial treatment utilizes what type of current in conjunction with an
alkaline solution? - CORRECT ANSWER: Galvanic Current
Are HBV and HIV bloodeborne pathogens? - CORRECT ANSWER: Yes
Are the muscles that are affected by massage manipulated from the origin to the
insertion? - CORRECT ANSWER: No, insertion to the origin
Are the muscles that respond automatically to control various body functions striated or
non-striated? - CORRECT ANSWER: Non-striated
Can a UV light sterilizer kill all bacterial spores? - CORRECT ANSWER: No, it cannot be relied upon to do that
Can estheticians perform medium to deep peels? - CORRECT ANSWER: No, only
physicians can. Estheticians are only permitted to perform light or superficial peels
Can skin care services be performed on an ulcer? - CORRECT ANSWER: No
Can viruses survive on their own? - CORRECT ANSWER: No, they need a host to
survive and replicate itself
Collagen makes up approximately what percentage of the dermis? - CORRECT
ANSWER: 70%
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Define cyclomethicone. - CORRECT ANSWER: Non-comedogenic emollient that gives
products a SILKY feel
Define dimethicone copolyol. - CORRECT ANSWER: Silicone ingredient that makes
products feel SOFT, especially sunscreens
Define dimethicone. - CORRECT ANSWER: Silicone oil used to give products
LUBRICITY or "slip"
Define hue. - CORRECT ANSWER: Another term for color
Define intensity. - CORRECT ANSWER: Vibrancy of color
Define shade. - CORRECT ANSWER: Hue with black added
Define tint. - CORRECT ANSWER: Hue with white added
Define tone. - CORRECT ANSWER: Warmth or coolness of a color
Define value. - CORRECT ANSWER: Lightness or darkness of a color
Describe characteristics of basal cell carcinomas. - CORRECT ANSWER: Typically
translucent, irregular borders, and have tiny blood vessels running through them
Describe characteristics of melanoma. - CORRECT ANSWER: Evolve from flat or raised pigmented lesions anywhere on the body. Most dangerous skin growth
Describe characteristics of squamous cell carcinoma. - CORRECT ANSWER: Irregular, crusted, red papule that occurs on sun-exposed areas
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Does anaphoresis involve: alkaline or acidic solution? Positive or negative pole of an
electrode? - CORRECT ANSWER: Alkaline; Negative
Does cataphoresis involve: alkaline or acidic solution? Positive or negative pole of an
electrode? - CORRECT ANSWER: Acidic; Positive
Does Direct High Frequency treatment stimulate sebum production? - CORRECT ANSWER: No, it dries skin and excess sebum within pores. Indirect high frequency stimulates sebum production and secretion
During which stage of a facial procedure does steaming occur? - CORRECT ANSWER:
After applying the exfoliant
Electrode in negative mode equals? - CORRECT ANSWER: Alkaline reaction (think OH- )
Electrode in positive mode equals? - CORRECT ANSWER: Acidic reaction (think H+)
Excretion is one of the six functions of the skin. Does it refer to sebum or sweat being excreted? - CORRECT ANSWER: Neither. Excretion refers to toxic waste and materials excreted through SWEAT glands and pores (i.e. CO2)
Explain carbuncle vs furuncle. - CORRECT ANSWER: A furuncle involves the infection of one hair follicle. A carbuncle is a group of painful, acute boils affected by bacterial infection in several hair follicles.
How do you remove eye makeup or cleansing lotion from around the eyes? -
CORRECT ANSWER: Downward and inward strokes
How is eczema characterized? - CORRECT ANSWER: Dry or moist lesions. An eruption of small vesicles and watery discharge
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How is Herpes Zoster characterized? - CORRECT ANSWER: Nerve pain on one side of
the body and blisters
How is psoriasis characterized? - CORRECT ANSWER: An excess of thick, scaly,
silvery skin patches surrounded by a red area
How is rhinophyma different from rosacea? - CORRECT ANSWER: It's more severe
and involves the tissue of the nose as it swells and enlarges
How is seborrheic dermatitis characterized? - CORRECT ANSWER: Redness and
scaly, pinkish-yellow patches that have an oily appearance
How is the highest part of the arch when designing or shaping eyebrows determined? -
CORRECT ANSWER: Occurs over the outside of the iris of the eye
How is the rate at which energy is used measured? - CORRECT ANSWER: Kilowatts
hours
How long is the hair growth cycle? - CORRECT ANSWER: 4 to 12 weeks
How long prior to a waxing service should the client cease shaving the area to be
waxed? - CORRECT ANSWER: Two to four weeks
How much faster do skin cells renew when sleeping than when awake? - CORRECT
ANSWER: 30% faster
How should blush be applied to achieve effective results? - CORRECT ANSWER: Apply blush to the apple of the cheek and no further down than the tip of the nose
How should you choose foundation for a client? - CORRECT ANSWER: A shade that is a mix between the client's neck and face
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