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CH.5 Skin Analysis Flashcards

1
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What must an esthetician determine before performing service to determine appropriate treatment?

A

Client’s skin type.

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2
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The center area of the face corresponding to the ‘T’ shape.

A

T zone.

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3
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What type of skin has a small follicle size?

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Normal.

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4
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Dry skin has follicles that are..

A

Difficult to visualize.

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5
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Where is skin type first determined?

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The T zone.

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6
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Which type of skin is characterized by differences in the T zone from other areas of the face?

A

Combination.

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7
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What skin type has a dull appearance?

A

Dry.

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8
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What skin type typically has the fewest blemishes?

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Normal.

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9
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Which two skin types have similar levels of hydration

A

oily and combination.

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10
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An esthetician will notice uneven skin while palpating with which skin type?

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Oily.

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11
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What part of the body is known as the t zone?

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The center of the face.

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12
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Examing the skin through touch is called…

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Palpation.

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13
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Best described as a scale used to measure the skin type’s ability to tolerate sun exposure?

A

Fitzpatrick sale.

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14
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Which Fitzpatrick skin type burns minimally and tans easily?

A

Type 4.

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15
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Which Fitzpatrick skin type always burns and does not tan?

A

Type 1.

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16
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What is the darkest Fitzpatrick skin type?

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Type 6.

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17
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What type of skin will freckle instead of tanning?

A

Fitzpatrick skin type 1.

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18
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People of Spanish, Greek, or Italian descent typically have skin that is Fitzpatrick type…

A

3.

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19
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Which Fitzpatrick type has the least tolerance to UV light?

A

Type 1.

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20
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Redness.
Thinness.
Fragility.

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Characteristics of sensitive skin.

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21
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Telangiectasia is a condition that is characterized by..

A

Broken capillaries.

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22
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Sensitive skin should be treated with…

A

Nonirritating products.

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23
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What type of skin is often sensitive and shows redness?

A

Fitzpatrick skin type 1.

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24
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What is generally considered the most challenging type of skin to treat well?

A

Fitzpatrick skin type 4.

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25
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Fitzpatrick skin types 5 and 6 typically…

A

Need more exfoliation.

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26
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What is a challenge of treating Fitzpatrick skin types 5 and 6?

A

It is difficult to determine adverse reactions.

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27
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Where is the décolleté?

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The lower neck and chest.

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28
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Compared to the face, the décolleté…

A

Shows aging more quickly.

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29
Q

Modern topical treatments of the décolleté have developed to treat a condition resulting from..

A

Cellphone use.

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30
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What product would likely NOT be a good choice for the décolleté?

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Alpha Hydroxy Acids.

31
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What condition is characterized by redness and distended capillaries caused by weakening of the capillary walls?

A

Telangiectasia.

32
Q

What term refers to excess oil production that causes redness, flakiness, and irritation?

A

Seborrhea.

33
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What is known as a buildup of cells?

A

Keratosis.

34
Q

What skin condition is also called whiteheads?

A

Closed comedones.

35
Q

Redness caused by inflammation.

A

Erythema.

36
Q

Large blackheads, usually around the eyes, due to sun exposure.

A

Solar comedones.

37
Q

An excess build up of dead skin cells.

A

Hyperkeratinization.

38
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Blackheads caused by a buildup of debris, oil, and dead skin cells.

A

Open comedones.

39
Q

What is a fluid, infection, or other matter under the skin that is encapsulated into a firm mass of varying size?

A

Cyst.

40
Q

Discoloration from melanin production due to sun or other factors?

A

Hyperpigmentation.

41
Q

Actinic keratosis can be..

A

Precancerous.

42
Q

Poor elasticity is best described as..

A

Skin laxity from damage, sun, and aging.

43
Q

What is a raised lesion?

A

Papule.

44
Q

Albinism results in..

A

Hypopigmentation.

45
Q

Hardened collections of oil and dead skin cells.

A

Milia.

46
Q

An infected papule with fluid inside.

A

Pustule.

47
Q

What can cause skin conditions?

A

Internal and external factors.

48
Q

Choose the option that describes an internal effect on the skin:
Photosensitivity to the sun.
Environmental exposure to pollutants.
Misuse of products.
Lack of exercise.

A

Lack of exercise.

49
Q

Identify the option that has an external effect on the skin:
Free radicals.
Vitamin deficiencies.
Misuse of products.
Lack of exercise.

A

Misuse of products.

50
Q

The main extrinsic cause of aging is..

A

Sunlight.

51
Q

Which of the following is an intrinsic factor that affects the skin:
Medications.
Genetics.
Allergies to products.
Sun damage.

A

Genetics.

52
Q

Photosensitivity is..

A

A condition that results from taking certain medication.

53
Q

What has in extrinsic effect on the skin:
Dehydration.
Free radicals.
Puberty.
Air quality.

A

Air quality.

54
Q

What kind of diet is best for the skin?

A

Balanced diet.

55
Q

Factors which inhibit the use of certain products.

A

Contraindications.

56
Q

The use of isotretinoin must be completed at least ___ before the service.

A

6 months.

57
Q

Clients with pacemakers should never receive…

A

Electrical treatments.

58
Q

Skin thinning medications such as Differin and Renova contraindicate…

A

Waxing.

59
Q

Clients who are allergic to aspirin should not be treated with…

A

Salicylic acid.

60
Q

What information may a client safely choose to leave blank on an intake form?

A

Age.

61
Q

A form that releases the esthetician from liability resulting from treatment is called…

A

Consent form.

62
Q

Where is the medical history of a client noted?

A

Intake form.

63
Q

A history of an esthetician’s treatments of a client is documented in the…

A

Clint chart.

64
Q

Which is NOT another term for the intake form:
Service record card.
Health history form.
Client questionnaire.
Consultation card.

A

Service record card.

65
Q

Recommendations for home care skin products are typically found on a…

A

Service record card.

66
Q

A client who is taking oral steroids should avoid…

A

Waxing.

67
Q

A client who has diabetes may not…

A

Realize that a treatment is hurting them.

68
Q

Fungi, bacterial disorders, and deeper levels of pigmentation may be observed via…

A

Woods lamp.

69
Q

When performing a skin analysis, what step comes first?

A

Consulting the client’s health history questionnaire.

70
Q

At what part in the skin analysis should an esthetician ask about a client’s lifestyle?

A

Before applying toner and after touching the skin.

71
Q

What is generally the final step in a skin analysis?

A

Recording observations in the clients chart.

72
Q

When performing a skin analysis, a client’s normal state of oiliness might not be visible…

A

After cleansing.

73
Q

When touching the skin to perform a skin analysis, estheticians should pay particular attention to…

A

The T zone.

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