Skin

Question 1

Why do we analyse skin?

Answer 1

To establish skin type, conditions, and problems. This allows us to correct.

Question 2

How Do we analyse skin?

Answer 2

By asking. Touch client face using both back of hands to check

Question 3

What do we look for on skin?

Answer 3

Erythema- reddening. Blotches. Transparent skin - vascular close to surface . Capillary damage - dilated capillary are visible. Irritates. Cellular - keratinisation. Skin burns - looks tight

Question 4

Skin irritation causes

Answer 4

Formaldehyde, nail polish, perm solution, bleach, alcohol based products. Irritating happens immediately after exposure and will manifest in erythema, itching, inflammation, hives, rash or keratinisation.

Question 5

Dry skin type

Answer 5

Almost translucent
Needs nourishment, in water and oil. Thin epidermis , prone to dilated capillary. Premature ageing , flaky and taught . Often pale pink cheek

Question 6

Oily skin

Answer 6

Sallow yellow in colour. Pores enlarged, skin is high maintenance. Needs lots of cleaning . Prone to spots. Ages well and usually found in dark skinned or dark hairs people

Question 7

Combination skin

Answer 7

Dry check with oily t zone. Treat as two different skin types.

Question 8

Dehydrated skin condition l?

Answer 8

Looks tight and flaky. Exposure to sun can be cause. Tissue lacks water and can be internal or external cause

Question 9

Sensitive skin

Answer 9

Oil dry or combo skin. Prone to rashes, allergies, eczema and dermatitis. Feels hot and itchy

Question 10

Mature skin - AGE FADES

Answer 10

A read become wrinkled
G ets thinner
E lasticity is lost
F irmness is lost
A eterioles dilate
D iscolouration
E x pression lines
S kin dries

Question 11

Causes of mature skin- BLAME IT

Answer 11

Blood circulation slows
Less collagen produced
Altered hormones
Metabolism slows down
Environment factors
Inferior sebaceous glands - smaller
Tissue repair and cell regeneration slows

Question 12

Skin problems - blemished

Answer 12

Spots, blackheads, boils and enlarged pores

Question 13

Sluggish skin

Answer 13

Unhealthy colour, toxin and waste not removed. Puffy under eye. Dull and grey in appearance . Sluggish

Question 14

Congested skin

Answer 14

Build up of dead skin cells resulting in blocked pores . Causes by lifestyle eating or hormones- uneven surface

Question 15

Couperose skin

Answer 15

Skin has pink appearance caused by dilated capillary. Causes by over exposure and lack of protection.

Question 16

Contagious skin problems - eyes

Answer 16

Conjunctivitis - rednesss and inflammation of the conjunctiva. Causes are bacterial or viral infection (infective conjunctivitis) allergic reaction

Stye - small lump on eye - abscess filled with pus and caused by staphylococcus bacterial eye infection.

Question 17

Cold sores

Answer 17

Causes by herpes - HSV-1

First a small red patch appears, blister or cluster develops, blister bursts and then red area scabs and heals

Question 18

Impetigo

Answer 18

Contiguous skin infection causing sores and blisters. Improves rapidly 1 week post treatment.
Red sores appear around nose, mouth, face or limbs. Sores burst leaving a crust around 2cm , crusts dry and leave a red mark that fades from days to weeks

Question 19

Ringworms

Answer 19

Common fungal infection that causes red or silver rash on skin.
Common on arm or leg but can affect anywhere. Often round skin that is inflamed or itchy