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Glogau scale is the preferred method of classification

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False

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The 3 steps to a through skin typing and analysis are: Cleanse, skin typing and analysis, and document

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True

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If a client has sensitive skin they are immediately eliminated from being a good peel canidate until you become familiar with their skin

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True

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4
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Superficial peeling is most effective on acne grades 1 and 2

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True

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5
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A chemical peel is an uncontrolled burn of the skin

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False

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6
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Glycolic acid is a vegetable acid derived from acidic vegetables

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False

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7
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TCA penetrates to the papillary dermis or the upper reticular dermis when a full frost is achieved

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True

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8
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The most commonly used DEEP peel is an enzyme peel

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False

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9
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When consulting with a client with acneic skin it is important to document the grade of acne at the consultation and the treatment progresses

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True

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10
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If you use more than one strength of glycolic peels, the bottles should be marked clearly or highlighted when received

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True

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11
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A consent form for a peel only needs to be obtained when you are concerned a client may have a reaction

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False

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12
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20% to 30% glycolic peel solutions are very mild

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True

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13
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70% glycolic acid is very easy and safe to use on a client of any skin type

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False

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14
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The dryer the skin is, the more intense the peel

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True

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15
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There is little that can be done once a client’s skin shows injury by hypopigmentation

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True

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16
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It is not beneficial to alternate a glycolic peel with other spa treatments

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False

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17
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Jessners solution is a preferred peeling agent for oily, acne prone, and hyperpigmented skin because it is safe and doesn’t need to be neutralized

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True

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18
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Gauze should be very saturated and dripping with peel solution when applying it to the skin

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False

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19
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Letting the client go home with hot, burning skin after a peel is the most effective way to achieve the best results

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False

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20
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Jessners peels are rinsed thoroughly until the client feels relief

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True

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21
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The best home care exfoliation for a TCA peel is one with a physical abrasive agent and lots of scrubbing to remove dead skin

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False

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22
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Salicylic acid peels do not frost

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True

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23
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Microdermabrasion and facials should be done before Salicylic acid peels

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True

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24
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Skin condition is described by the terms

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Dry, normal, oily, and sensitive

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25
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The newest category added to skin conditions is

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aged/sun damaged

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26
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Fitzpatrick skin typing considers how an individuals skin reacts to ___________ sunlight exposure

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unprotected

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27
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Glagau classification is based on these criteria: chronological age, pigment changes, keratosis, __________, __________, and ___________

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wrinkles, makeup, acne scarring

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28
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The categories used by the Rubin scale for the classification of skin are ________, ________, and ________

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pigment, texture, wrinkling

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29
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Flash injuries can cause ______ degree burns

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second

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30
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________________ is a peeling injury that is limited to the layers of the epidermis, is superficial and heals within days

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Epidermal wounding

31
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______________ is the process of healing that includes coagulation and inflammation, reepithelization, granulation tissue formation, and collagen remodeling

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Secondary intention

32
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A jessners peel is made up of 3 different acids with a strength of _____ each

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14%

33
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The salicylic acid or beta peel usually comes in 2 peeling strengths ____ and ____

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20 %, 30%

34
Q

50% salicylic peels or greater should only be used in medical offices due to the potential risk of ______________

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Salicylate toxicity

35
Q

Ringing in the ears is also called __________

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Tinnitus

36
Q

Glycolic acid is naturally derived from ___________

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Sugar cane

37
Q

______ skin absorbs the peel solution quicker than _____ skin

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dry, oily

38
Q

Microdermabrasion should be performed ________ a peel

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before/after

39
Q

Jessners solution combines 3 solutions suspended in an ___________ base

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ethenal

40
Q

Do not forget to add ___________ and ___________ to the pretreatment care for clients

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sunscreen, moisturizer

41
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Always obtain a _____________ as it is apart of your protection in a dispute

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consent form

42
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Microdermabrasion is done _______ a jessners peel

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before

43
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Microdermabrasion is done _______ a glycolic peel

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after

44
Q

Erythema that is persistent and does not go away can thicken and become a ________ if not properly addressed

A

scar

45
Q

The number of _________ of a TCA peel determines the depth of the peel

A

passes

46
Q

People who are a risk factor for PIH when using a TCA peel should pretreat with 6% to 8% _____________

A

hydroquinone

47
Q

The depth of a TCA peel is consistent with the________ you see on the skin

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frost

48
Q

for TCA peels, _____________ is NOT an accepted outcome

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hypopigmentation

49
Q

Salicylic acid is a _____ hydroxy acid

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beta

50
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Salicylic acid is _________________ and _________________, this is why it works well in the treatment of acne

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antibacterial, anti-inflammatory

51
Q

Salicylic acid peels for grade 2 acne should be done every ___ weeks, and for grade 1 acne every ____ weeks

A

2, 3

52
Q

Rubin Classification of aging analysis is the preferred classification method because it places emphasis exclusively on aging associated with what factor?

A

Photodamage

53
Q

List 5 contradictions for a chemical peel

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  1. Sunburns
  2. Accutane
  3. Infection
  4. Rashes
  5. Cold sore/open lesions
54
Q

List the 3 classifications of peels by depth

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superficial, medium, and deep

55
Q

List 4 agents that are generally considered epidermal wounding agents

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glycolic acid, jessners peels, salicylic peels, and TCA applications

56
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List the 3 different acids in a jessners peel

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Salicylic, resorcinol, lactic

57
Q

List 4 symptoms of salicylate toxicity

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headache, dizziness, vomiting, and tinnitus

58
Q

List the 3 classes of Rhytids

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fine, medium, coarse

59
Q

List 3 products that work very well for the treatment of acne

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light peels, jessners peels, LED therapy, salicylic

60
Q

A good home pretreatment for a glycolic peel is… (list 6)

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AHA, vitamin c, Retin A, hydroquinone, sunscreen, moisturizer

61
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3 complications for glycolic peels

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scarring, allergies, bacterial/viral infections

62
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what is PIH

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Post Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation

63
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4 reasons to consult with a physician when considering glycolic peels

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need of prescription, need of acne treatment, suspicious lesions, and efficacy of care plan

64
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3 solutions you can use when defatting the skin in preparation of a peel

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70% isopropyl alcohol, 90% isopropyl alcohol, and acetone

65
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3 things may be added to a jessners peel for peel application

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green tea, Paraguay tea, and kola nut

66
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What technique do most estheticians prefer for peel application?

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Folded guaze

67
Q

Frosting may occur with these 3 types of peels…

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Jessners, glycolic, TCA

68
Q

Which peel is not normally used for aging skin?

A

Jessners

69
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Which peel can be used in combination and before a jessners peel?

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glycolic

70
Q

How often are clients seen for a Jessners peel?

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biweekly, then 3 weeks, then monthly

71
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Percentages of TCA recommended for a spa are ____, ____, and ____

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10%, 15%, and 20%

72
Q

Which peel is considered the gold standard of all peels?

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TCA

73
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How long should a client wait before having microdermabrasion after a TCA peel?

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8-10 weeks

74
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How often do you perform a TCA peel on a client?

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Quarterly

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