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Skin Analysis Flashcards

1
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Factors that prohibit a treatment due to a condition.

A

Contraindications

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2
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The center area of the face, formed by the forehead, nose, and chin.

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T-zone

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Depending on the size of these throughout the t-zone, they can help you determine a person’s skin type.

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Pores

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4
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(T/F) Our cellular metabolism and oil/lipid production speed up as we age.

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False

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5
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Sensitive skin is sometimes discussed as a skin type but is primarily a ________.

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Condition

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6
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Skin that lacks oil is _______.

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Alipidic

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7
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What size are follicles usually on dry skin?

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Small

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8
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Natural oil secretions in our skin protect us from these 2 things.

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Environmental damage and aging

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9
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These products are thick and lay on the top of the skin to reduce TEWL.

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Occlusive products

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10
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Lack of water

A

Dehydration

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11
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Normal skin has a good _________ balance.

A

Oil-water

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12
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What type of products work best for combination skin?

A

Water-based

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13
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Also known as oily skin.

A

Lipidic skin

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14
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What does oily skin require more of, compared to other skin types?

A

Cleansing and exfoliation

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15
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No matter what skin type, the ultimate goal is _____.

A

Balancing the barrier function

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16
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What is a positive of having oilier skin?

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It ages more slowly

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17
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Characterized by fragile, thin skin and redness.

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Sensitive skin

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18
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Appears as red, distended capillaries, and more noticeable on sensitive skin. Also known as telangiectasia.

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Couperose skin

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19
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This scale is used to measure the skin type’s ability to tolerate sun exposure.

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The Fitzpatrick Scale

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20
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This scale evaluates photodamage based on wrinkling.

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The Glogau scale

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21
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This scale uses levels to classify photodamage by the depth of skin changes or damage.

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Rubin’s Classifications of Photodamage

22
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Darker skin types contain more of this than lighter caucasian skin.

A

Melanin

23
Q

(T/F) We all have the same amount of melanocytes.

A

True

24
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This type of pigmentation is a greater problem for darker skin types.

A

Hyperpigmentation

25
Q

Excessive cell turnover and dead skin-cell buildup. Black skin is prone to this.

A

Hyperkeratosis

26
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Why does black skin age slower than other types?

A

It is thicker and has more melanin for sun protection

27
Q

Which skin type is considered to be one of the most sensitive?

A

Asian skin

28
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Why should you caution clients that want to receive lightening treatmentts for their age spots?

A

It could potentially make things worse and/or lead to splotchiness

29
Q

Actinic aging is from _____.

A

Sun damage

30
Q

Comedones, hyperkeratinization, redness, sensitivities, and aging are all examples of ______.

A

Skin conditions

31
Q

Characterized by clogged pores and wrinkles; from a lack of oxygen.

A

Asphyxiated skin

32
Q

A rough area resulting from sun exposure; can be precancerous.

A

Actinic keratosis

33
Q

Large blackheads due to sun exposure; usually around the eyes.

A

Solar comedones

34
Q

Another word for internal

A

Intrinsic

35
Q

Another word for external

A

Extrinsic

36
Q

Free radicals in the body, vitamin deficiency, lack of water, improper nutrition and diet, lack of sleep or exercise, glycation, stress, genetics, medical conditions, alcohol or caffeine, etc., are all examples of what type of effects on the skin?

A

Internal factors

37
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UV exposure, tanning booths, air quality, humidity, poor maintenance and skin care, over-exfoliation, allergies and reactions to products, photosensitivity to the sun from medications, etc., are all examples of what type of effects on the skin?

A

External factors

38
Q

UVC wavelengths are mainly absorbed by what?

A

The Ozone layer

39
Q

What does MED stand for?

A

Minimal erythemal dose

40
Q

The term used to describe how long it takes to become red from sun exposure.

A

MED; Minimal erythemal dose

41
Q

These wavelengths are less energetic.

A

UVA

42
Q

These wavelengths affect the dermis, collagen, and elastin.

A

UVA

43
Q

These rays make up 95% of solar radiation

A

UVA

44
Q

These rays are doubled when reflected by snow or ice.

A

UVB

45
Q

(T/F) Tanning beds contain no UV rays and are safer than tanning in the sun.

A

False; Tanning beds use UVA light

46
Q

What layer(s) of the skin is UVA radiation absorbed by?

A

Epidermis and dermis

47
Q

What type of equipment should you avoid if someone has a pacemaker, metal bone pins, or plates in their body?

A

Avoid all electrical treatments

48
Q

A document that a client reads and signs, releasing you from liability before you perform a service.

A

A client release form

49
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A record of all your notes from a skin analysis, what you used in the treatment, and your home-care recommendations.

A

A client chart

50
Q

This type of lamp can be useful for seeing deeper levels of pigmentation and the condition of the skin.

A

Wood’s lamp

Disorders & Diseases of the Skin (2 decks)

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