Skin Analysis

Question 1

Factors that prohibit a treatment due to a condition.

Answer 1

Contraindications

Question 2

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

Answer 2

T-zone

Question 3

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

Answer 3

Pores

Question 4

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

Answer 4

False

Question 5

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

Answer 5

Condition

Question 6

Skin that lacks oil is _______.

Answer 6

Alipidic

Question 7

What size are follicles usually on dry skin?

Answer 7

Small

Question 8

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

Answer 8

Environmental damage and aging

Question 9

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

Answer 9

Occlusive products

Question 10

Lack of water

Answer 10

Dehydration

Question 11

Normal skin has a good _________ balance.

Answer 11

Oil-water

Question 12

What type of products work best for combination skin?

Answer 12

Water-based

Question 13

Also known as oily skin.

Answer 13

Lipidic skin

Question 14

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

Answer 14

Cleansing and exfoliation

Question 15

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

Answer 15

Balancing the barrier function

Question 16

What is a positive of having oilier skin?

Answer 16

It ages more slowly

Question 17

Characterized by fragile, thin skin and redness.

Answer 17

Sensitive skin

Question 18

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

Answer 18

Couperose skin

Question 19

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

Answer 19

The Fitzpatrick Scale

Question 20

This scale evaluates photodamage based on wrinkling.

Answer 20

The Glogau scale

Question 21

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

Answer 21

Rubin’s Classifications of Photodamage

Question 22

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

Answer 22

Melanin

Question 23

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

Answer 23

True

Question 24

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

Answer 24

Hyperpigmentation

Question 25

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

Answer 25

Hyperkeratosis

Question 26

Why does black skin age slower than other types?

Answer 26

It is thicker and has more melanin for sun protection

Question 27

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

Answer 27

Asian skin

Question 28

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

Answer 28

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

Question 29

Actinic aging is from _____.

Answer 29

Sun damage

Question 30

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

Answer 30

Skin conditions

Question 31

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

Answer 31

Asphyxiated skin

Question 32

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

Answer 32

Actinic keratosis

Question 33

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

Answer 33

Solar comedones

Question 34

Another word for internal

Answer 34

Intrinsic

Question 35

Another word for external

Answer 35

Extrinsic

Question 36

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?

Answer 36

Internal factors

Question 37

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?

Answer 37

External factors

Question 38

UVC wavelengths are mainly absorbed by what?

Answer 38

The Ozone layer

Question 39

What does MED stand for?

Answer 39

Minimal erythemal dose

Question 40

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

Answer 40

MED; Minimal erythemal dose

Question 41

These wavelengths are less energetic.

Answer 41

UVA

Question 42

These wavelengths affect the dermis, collagen, and elastin.

Answer 42

UVA

Question 43

These rays make up 95% of solar radiation

Answer 43

UVA

Question 44

These rays are doubled when reflected by snow or ice.

Answer 44

UVB

Question 45

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

Answer 45

False; Tanning beds use UVA light

Question 46

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

Answer 46

Epidermis and dermis

Question 47

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

Answer 47

Avoid all electrical treatments

Question 48

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

Answer 48

A client release form

Question 49

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

Answer 49

A client chart

Question 50

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

Answer 50

Wood's lamp