Sensitive Skin Flashcards

1
Q

Barrier Function prevents

A

TEWL

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2
Q

Barrier Function Serves as a

A

Protective shield

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3
Q

Impaired barrier function

A

Thinner stratum Corneum
Lower lipid production
Gaps between keratinocytes
Penetration of irritants

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4
Q

Sensitive Skin Type

A

Hereditary

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5
Q

Sensitive Skin Condition

A

Temporary

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6
Q

Touch Blanche test

A

Similar to touching a sunburn

Can feel warm to the touch

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7
Q

Transient Sensitivity

A

Not permanent

Sensitive to skin care products

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8
Q

Irritant

A

Affects everyone

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9
Q

Allergen

A

Only affects certain people

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10
Q

Adverse reaction protocol

A

Remove with cold water
cold compress
Discontinue use of all products until skin is clear

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11
Q

Cosmetic allergy

A

Hydrocortisone cream 1%

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12
Q

How to patch test

A

Right behind the ear

Ditch of the arm

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13
Q

Hypoallergens

A

Common allergies removed from them

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14
Q

“Less rule” tpfh

A

Time
Product
Friction
Heat

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15
Q

Dermatographism

A

“Skin writing” 15-30 minutes

Localized hive produced from scratching or scraping

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16
Q

Inflammation cascade

A

Biochemical reactions that occur when the skin is irritated. Cytokines signals cells to produce “self destruct” enzymes

17
Q

Enzymes

A

Collaganase
Elastase
Hyalironase

18
Q

Treating 1st degree burn

A

Cool it off
Cover burn with gauze bandage
OTC pain reliever
Watch the area for signs of infection

19
Q

Edema

A

Swelling

20
Q

Erythema

A

Redness

21
Q

Pruritis

A

Itching

22
Q

Subtype 1

A

Erythematotelangiectatic

23
Q

Subtype 2

A

Papulopustular

24
Q

Subtype 3

A

Phymatous

25
Q

Subtype 4

A

Ocular

26
Q

Why is subtype 3 more common in men?

A

They do not take care of it early on

27
Q

What products help with TEWL and sensitive skin?

A

emollients

occlusive

28
Q

5 tips for treating sensitive skin

A
Less Time
Less Pressure
Less Friction
Less Product
Less Heat
29
Q

Questions to ask if someone has rosacea?

A

Do you flush easily to heat, stress, or spicy food?

30
Q

ages affected by rosacea

A

20-30

31
Q

What are 3 mechanical irritants?

A

granular scrubs
microdermabrasion
chemical peels

32
Q

how can you recognize sensitive skin?

A

red broken capillaries