ch 12 - vocabulary / terms

Question 1

actinic

Answer 1

damage or condition caused by sun exposure

Question 2

alipidic

Answer 2

• lack of oil or “lack of lipids”
• describes skin that does not produce enough sebum, indicated by absence of visible pores

Question 3

contraindications

Answer 3

• factors that prohibit a treatment due to a condition
• treatments could cause harmful or negative side effects to those who have specific medical or skin conditions

Question 4

couperose skin

Answer 4

• redness
• distended capillaries from weakening of the capillary walls

Question 5

dehydration

Answer 5

lack of water

Question 6

Fitzpatrick Scale

Answer 6

• used to measure the skin type’s ability to tolerate sun exposure

Question 7

occlusive

Answer 7

• occlusive products are thick and lay on top of the skin to reduce transepidermal water loss (TEWL)
• helps hold in moisture, and protect the skin’s top barrier layer

Question 8

skin types

Answer 8

classification that describes a person’s genetic skin type

Question 9

T-zone

Answer 9

• center area of the face
• corresponds to the “T” shape formed by the forehead, nose, and chin