Healthy Skin and Hair

Question 1

3 Layers of the skin

Answer 1

Epidermis
Dermis
Subcutaneous

Question 2

Women living longer =

Answer 2

Greater risk for photo damage and skin cancer

Question 3

If women experience acne beyond age 40, they will experience

Answer 3

May be mild, moderate, or severe
Genetic influence & hormones
Stress related
Psychological/quality of life

Question 4

Rosacea is _____ in ______ women age ____

Answer 4

more common, fair skinned, 30-50

Question 5

Rosacea may worsen with

Answer 5

Hot/cold
Sunlight
Alcohol
Spicy foods
Stress
Heavy exercise

Question 6

Explain Striae

Answer 6

Stretch marks

May also occur during growth spurts, rapid weight gain

Question 7

Women of ______experience sensitive skin more often than ______women

Answer 7

color, white

Question 8

_____ creates thin, dry skin

Answer 8

Aging

Question 9

Cellulite

Answer 9

Fat collects just below the surface of skin

Cannot rid body of this

Question 10

How can Women Promote Healthy Skin?

Answer 10

Limit sun exposure
Sunlight speeds process of collagen and elastin breakdown
Good nutrition
Drink 6-8 glasses of water
Avoid alcohol
No smoking
Wear sunscreen
Avoid sun exposure
Stay active
Reduce stress

Question 11

Simple cleansing regimen

Answer 11

1. Gentle cleanser with warm water
2. Pat face dry
3. Moisturizer

Question 12

Health problem signals

Answer 12

‘Butterfly’ rash – may signal lupus
Rash – chicken pox/measles
Hives, redness, itching - allergic reaction

Question 13

Hair is approximately ____% protein

Answer 13

91

Question 14

Most powerful hair protein

Answer 14

Keratin

Question 15

Three components of hair:

Answer 15

Cuticle – outer protective layer
Cortex – central middle layer
Medulla – soft central core

Question 16

Hair grows about ______ per month

Answer 16

¼ - ½ inch

Question 17

With hair loss, it is normal to shed about ___hairs daily

Answer 17

100

Question 18

Alopecia

Answer 18

hair follicles become inactive

Question 19

Alopecia areata

Answer 19

Autoimmune disease

Patchy hair loss

Question 20

Hirusutism

Answer 20

Dark hair grows on face, chest, stomach, and back
Increase of male hormones
Laser hair removal may be necessary

Question 21

Trichotillomania

Answer 21

Urge to pull out hair

Eyebrows, body hair and eyelashes

Question 22

How can Women Promote Healthy Hair?

Answer 22

Oily hair – wash daily
Dry hair – try not to blow dry or over style
Protect hair from sun, wind, and chlorine
Always moisturize hair
Practice good nutrition
Dark green vegetables
Nuts
Chicken
Eggs
Whole grains
Carrots