Chapter 12 - Skin Analysis (multiple choice) Flashcards
What can cause skin conditions?
Both internal & external factors
Why are the acid mantle & barrier function not as healthy in dry skin?
Lack of lipids
What beverage can cause dehydrated skin?
Coffee
What skin type is indicated by larger, visible follicles over most of the face?
Oily
What type of skin in characterized by fragile, thin skin & redness?
Sensitive
What statement about Fitzpatrick skin type III is true?
Hair & eye color of this skin type vary
What Fitzpatrick skin type is common upon middle eastern decent?
Type V
What skin type of Glogau scale shows wrinkles at rest & is specific to people in their 40’s & 50’s?
Type III
What Rubin classification includes superficial pigment & changes in the epidermis?
Level I
What is NOT one of the most common skin conditions estheticians see today?
Vitiligo
What condition is characterized by redness & distended capillaries caused by weakening of the capillary walls?
Telangiectasia
What term refers to oiliness of the skin?
Seborrhea
What is the main external cause of aging?
Sun damage
What term refers the strength or intensity of sun light exposure?
Dosage
What statement about UVB radiation is true?
It has more energy than UVA radiation
