Chapter 12 Vocabulary

Question 1

Actinic

Answer 1

Damage or condition caused by sun exposure

Question 2

Alipidic: Lack of lipids/oil

Answer 2

does not produce enough sebum, indicates absence of visible pore

Question 3

Contraindication

Answer 3

Factors that prohibit a treatment due to a condition.

Question 4

Couperose skin: Redness

Answer 4

distended capillaries from weakening of the capillary walls

Question 5

Dehydration

Answer 5

Lack of water

Question 6

Fitzpatrick Scale

Answer 6

Scale used to measure the skin types ability to tolerate sun exposure

Question 7

Occlusive

Answer 7

This type of product is thick and lays on top of the skin to reduce transepidermal water loss. Helps protect water loss and the skin’s top barrier level

Question 8

Skin types

Answer 8

Persons genetic skin types.

Question 8

T-zone: Center area of the face

Answer 8

formed by the forehead, nose, & chin