Review

Question 1

What are the effects to smoking on the skin

Answer 1

Depleted vitamin C, causes free radicals, wrinkles, aging and depletes oxygen to skin

Question 2

Define sensory nerves

Answer 2

Carry impulses from the sense organs to the brain.

Question 3

Define motor nerves

Answer 3

Carry impulses from the brain to muscles to produce movement

Question 4

Define albinism

Answer 4

Total absence of pigment all over the body

Question 5

Define leukoderma

Answer 5

Light abnormal spots. Smaller than vitiligo patches

Question 6

Define vitiligo

Answer 6

White spots, lack of pigment. Bigger spots than leukoderma.

Question 7

Name the layers of the skin

Answer 7

(Crazy) = stratum corneum
(Little) = stratum lucidum
(Grannies) = stratum granulosum
(Steal) = stratum spinosum
(Babies) = basal
(Please) = papillary layer
(Return) = reticular layer
(Soon) = subcutaneous

Question 8

Which layers of the skin are in the epidermis?

Answer 8

Stratum corneum
Stratum lucidum 
Stratum granulosum 
Stratum spinosum 
Basal

Question 9

Which layers of the skin are in the dermis?

Answer 9

Papillary layer
Reticular layer
Subcutaneous

Question 10

What is in the basal layer?

Answer 10

Melanocytes

Question 11

What’s in the reticular layer of the skin?

Answer 11

Fibroblasts which make collagen and elastin

Question 12

What is highlighting?

Answer 12

Using light colors to brighten or enlarge specific areas

Question 13

What is contouring?

Answer 13

Using darker colors to minimize a specific area

Question 14

Define malignant melanoma

Answer 14

Most serious form of skin cancer. Black dark patches, uneven texture and jagged edges

Question 15

Define squamous cell carcinoma

Answer 15

More serious than basal cell carcinoma. Can spread, red, pink, scaly papules

Question 16

Define basal cell carcinoma

Answer 16

Most common form of skin cancer, least severe, pearly nodules

Question 17

Define aesthetikos

Answer 17

Greek word meaning perceptible to the senses

Question 18

What are the benefits of mineral makeup?

Answer 18

• designed to be more healthy, non-comedogenic and natural
• not as heavy but still offers good coverage
• popular for post surgical camouflage makeup

Question 19

What are special considerations for black skin?

Answer 19

Prone to hyperkeratosis and keloid scarring, needs more exfoliation and deeper pore cleansing

Question 20

What are special considerations for Asian skin?

Answer 20

Most sensitive, possibly avoid AHA’s, replace with enzymes

Question 21

What are contraindications for a chemical peel?

Answer 21

Recent cosmetic surgery, allergies to products, pregnancy, herpes simplex 1, open sores/lesions, hyperpigmentation tendencies, use of accutane within the last year, use of retin-A within the last week, excessive inflamed rosacea or acne, infectious disease, sun burn or irritated skin

Question 22

How do you determine the ideal eyebrow shape?

Answer 22

Natural arch of the eyebrow follows the top of the orbital bone, curved line above outside edge of iris