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ch 12 - skin analysis Flashcards

1
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what is a characteristic of seborrhea

a. oily skin
b. dry skin
c. flaky skin
d. scaly skin

A

oily skin

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what are intrinsic factors

a. nutritional qualities in the food that we eat
b. factors related to our body’s internal health
c. factors related to the body’s external health
d. unavoidable environmental factors in a geographic area

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factors related to our body’s internal health

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what are extrinsic factors

a. health factors inside the body
b. health factors outside the body
c. circulatory health factors
d. genetic health factors

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health factors outside the body

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what is true of sun damage

a. it is a myth that sun exposure damages the skin
b. sun damage is only a minor factor in the overall health of the skin
c. it is the main intrinsic cause of aging
d. it is the main extrinsic cause of aging

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it is the main extrinsic cause of aging

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5
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what does dehydrated skin lack

a. oil
b. water
c. lymph
d. sebum

A

water

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what is NOT an indicator of dry skin

a. flaky appearance
b. tight feeling
c. absorbs product quickly
d. absorbs product slowly

A

absorbs product slowly

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7
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what is true of normal skin

a. it has a good oil-water balance
b. it has a poor oil-water balance
c. it has no oil content
d. it has no water content

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it has a good oil-water balance

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where on the face of a client with normal skin are follicles smaller to medium

a. on the forehead
b. on the chin
c. on the edge of the T-zone by the nose
d. beneath the eyes

A

on the edge of the T-zone by the nose

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9
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what skin type is associated with the treatment goals of maintenance and preventative care

a. combination
b. dry
c. normal
d. oily

A

normal

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what skin type is associated with the treatment goals of using occlusive products to reduce transepidermal water loss (TWL)

a. combination
b. dry
c. normal
d. oily

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dry

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what skin type is associated with the treatment goals of extra cleansing and exfoliating

a. combination
b. dry
c. oily
d. normal

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oily

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what skin type is associated with the treatment goals of soothing, drying, and protecting

a. dry
b. normal
c. oily
d. sensitive

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sensitive

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13
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where on the face of a client with combination skin are the follicles medium to larger

a. on the forehead
b. outside the T-zone on the cheeks
c. outside the mouth on the chin
d. on the nose

A

outside the T-zone on the cheeks

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what causes actinic aging

a. sun exposure
b. excessive moisture
c. improper shaving
d. inappropriate use of drying products

A

sun exposure

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what does alipidic skin lack

a. water
b. oil
c. lymph
d. oxygen

A

oil

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what are contraindications

a. instructions for the use of products
b. instructions for the use of tools
c. factors that prohibit a treatment
d. factors that indicate a treatment will be beneficial

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factors that prohibit a treatment

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17
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what type of skin is indicated by redness and is the result of distended capillaries from weakening of the capillary walls

a. dry
b. combination
c. oil
d. couperose

A

couperose

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18
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what does the Fitzpatrick Scale measure

a. skin’s ability to tolerate sun exposure
b. skin’s ability to tolerate water exposure
c. skin’s ability to absorb products applied to the epidermis
d. skin’s ability to recover from injection punctures

A

skin’s ability to tolerate sun exposure

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what does the term “keratosis” refer to

a. abnormally thick buildup of cells
b. area with insufficient cells
c. bruise caused by injury
d. acne caused by poor skin care

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abnormally thick buildup of cells

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20
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what do occlusive products reduce

a. water loss
b. heat loss
c. pigmentation loss
d. skin density loss

A

water loss

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21
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when should you analyze the client’s skin type and conditions

a. before performing services
b. while performing services
c. after performing services
d. while scheduling the client’s next appointment

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before performing services

22
Q

what type on the Fitzpatrick Scale is a person with Middle Eastern skin, dark or black hair, and brown eyes

a. type II
b. type III
c. type IV
d. type V

A

type V

23
Q

what are the general characteristics of type III skin on the Fitzpatrick Scale

a. fair-skinned; light eyes; light hair
b. very fair; blond or red hair; light colored eyes; freckles common
c. fair skin; varied eye color; varied hair color
d. Mediterranean Caucasian skin; dark brown hair

A

fair skin; varied eye color; varied hair color

24
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what is type IV skin on the Fitzpatrick Scale

a. pale skin
b. fair skin
c. Mediterranean skin
d. black skin

A

black skin

25
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what is true of type I skin on the Fitzpatrick Scale

a. always burns
b. often burns
c. sometimes burns
d. never burns

A

always burns

26
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what is true of type IV skin on the Fitzpatrick Scale

a. always burns
b. often burns
c. sometimes burns
d. may never burn

A

may never burn

27
Q

what evaluates photodamage based on wrinkling categorized by age

a. Fitzpatrick Scale
b. McCormick Scale
c. Glogau Scale
d. Richter Scale

A

Glogau Scale

28
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what makes one person’s skin darker than another person’s skin

a. greater amounts of melanin
b. lesser amounts of melanin
c. greater amounts of lymph
d. lesser amounts of lymph

A

greater amounts of melanin

29
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what skin type is more likely to have a greater problem with hyperpigmentation than the other skin types

a. pale
b. fair
c. medium
d. dark

A

dark

30
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what is a characteristic of actinic keratosis

a. oily patch that does not abate after thorough cleansing
b. rough area resulting from sun exposure, sometimes peeling off
c. cluster of comedones surrounded by a field of redness
d. irritated area exuding pus through cracks in the skin

A

rough area resulting from sun exposure, sometimes peeling off

31
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what is a characteristic of erythema

a. irregular heartbeat
b. irregular respiration
c. redness caused by inflammation
c. pain caused by swelling

A

redness caused by inflammation

32
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what term indicates that a treatment is prohibited for a particular client

a. contravened
b. contradicted
c. contraindicated
d. contrasted

A

contraindicated

33
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what are skin types

a. medical terms differentiating between ethnicities
b. esthetician terms used to identify common skin conditions
c. classifications that describe a person’s genetic skin type
d. pharmaceutical terms referring to thickness of the skin

A

classifications that describe a person’s genetic skin type

34
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what determines a person’s skin type

a. genetics and ethnicity
b. personality and temperament
c. diet and exercise
d. personal stress level

A

genetics and ethnicity

35
Q

what can be indicated by the size of the pores in the T-zone and throughout the face

a. skin type
b. blood pressure
c. internal body temperature
d. overall health

A

skin type

36
Q

what is NOT one of the four skin types

a. combination
b. dry
c. sensitive
d. oily

A

sensitive

37
Q

what skin types require proper cleansing, exfoliating, and hydrating

a. normal and oily
b. dry and oily
c. normal and combination
d. all skin types

A

all skin types

38
Q

what is a characteristic of dry skin

a. large follicles
b. small follicles
c. normal follicles
d. closed follicles

A

small follicles

39
Q

what type of skin needs extra care because it does not produce enough oil

a. dry
b. oily
c. normal
d. sensitive

A

dry

40
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what is a characteristic of dry skin

a. tight feeling, slightly rough
b. loose feeling, soft to the touch
c. large, spread-out follicles
d. large, sebum-filled follicles

A

tight feeling, slightly rough

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what is another name for oily skin

a. wet skin
b. moist skin
c. lymphatic skin
d. lipidic skin

A

lipidic skin

42
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what is a characteristic of oily skin

a. extremely small follicles throughout the face
b. follicles that are visible or larger over most of the face
c. follicles that are large only on the chin
d. follicles that are large only on the cheeks

A

follicles that are visible or larger over most of the face

43
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what is oily skin prone to because pores get clogged with oil

a. hyperpigmentation
b. hypopigmentation
c. blemishes
d. vellus hair

A

blemishes

44
Q

what should you try to balance in all skin types

a. skin color
b. barrier function
c. skin thickness
d. circulation

A

barrier function

45
Q

what type of skin ages more slowly than the other types

a. dry skin
b. oily skin
c. normal
d. sensitive

A

oily skin

46
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what is a characteristic of sensitive skin

a. easy absorption of product
b. small follicles
c. fragile, thin skin and redness
d. large follicles

A

fragile, thin skin and redness

47
Q

what type of skin can be difficult to treat because of its low tolerance for products and stimulation

a. oily
b. combination
c. normal
d. sensitive

A

sensitive

48
Q

what type on the Fitzpatrick Scale is a person with very fair skin, blood or red hair, light colored eyes, and possibly freckles

a. type I
b. type II
c. type III
d. type IV

A

type I

49
Q

what type on the Fitzpatrick Scale is a person with Mediterranean Caucasian skin and dark brown hair

a. type II
b. type III
c. type IV
d. type V

A

type IV

50
Q

what type on the Fitzpatrick Scale is a person with fair skin, light eyes, and light hair

a. type I
b. type II
c. type III
d. type IV

A

type II

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