Short answer (handout)

Question 1

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

Answer 1

Photodamage

Question 2

List 5 contraindications for a chemical peel.

Answer 2

1) infection
2) rash
3) open lesion
4) excessive telangiectasia
5) sunburn

Question 3

List the 3 classifications of peels by depth.

Answer 3

Deep peel (check answers)
medium depth
superficial peel

Question 4

List 4 agents that are generally considered epidermal wounding agents.

Answer 4

20-30% glycolic acid
Jessner’s peel
salicylic acid
and some light TCA applications

Question 5

List the 3 different acids in a Jessner’s peel.

Answer 5

resorcinol, lactic acid, salicylic

Question 6

List 4 symptoms of salicylate toxicity.

Answer 6

headache, dizziness, vomiting, tinnitus

Question 7

List the 3 classes of Rhytids.

Answer 7

fine
medium
coarse

Question 8

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

Answer 8

Light glycolic, jessner, LED red and blue

Question 9

A good at home pretreatment plan for Glycolic peel is (there are 6).

Answer 9

alphahydroxy acids (glycolic or lactic)
vit C
retin A
hydroquinone
suncreen
moisturizers

Question 10

List 3 possible complications from a glycolic peel.

Answer 10

Scarring, allergy, irritation, herpes breakouts, bacteria or viral infection.

Question 11

What is PIH?

Answer 11

postinflammatory hyperpigmentation

Question 12

List 4 reasons you should consult a physician when considering a glycolic peel for your client.

Answer 12

truthfulness of client
concerns about achieving goals
indications for a possible surgical procedure
concerns about body dysmorphic disorder
efficacy of the care plan
need for prescription medications by the client
clarification of medical conditions
indications for chemical peel treatment
possibility of an ongoing disease process
need for advanced acne treatment
suspicious lesions

Question 13

List 3 solutions you can use when defatting the skin in preparation for a peel.

Answer 13

alcohol
acetone
peel prep

Question 14

These 3 things may be added to a Jessner’s solution as an antioxidant component.

Answer 14

green tea
kola nut
Paraguay tea

Question 15

What technique do most estheticians prefer for peel application?

Answer 15

folded gauze technique

Question 16

Frosting may occur with these 3 types of peels.

Answer 16

Jessners
TCA
Glycolic

Question 17

Which peel is not normally used for aging skin?

Answer 17

salicylic

Question 18

Which peel can you use in combination and before a Jessner’s peel?

Answer 18

Glycolic peels

microderm

Question 19

How often are clients seen for a Jessner’s peel?

Answer 19

once a month

Question 20

Which peel is considered the gold standard of all peels?

Answer 20

TCA

Question 21

Percentages of TCA recommended for a spa are ____, ___, and ____.

Answer 21

10%
15%
20%

Question 22

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

Answer 22

8-10 weeks

Question 23

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

Answer 23

quarterly