Skin Analysis

Question 1

skin type

Answer 1

classification that describes a person’s genetic skin type

Question 2

genetic

Answer 2

related to heredity and ancestry of origin

Question 3

Tzone

Answer 3

center area of the face; corresponds to the “T” shape formed by the forehead, nose, and chin

Question 4

palpation

Answer 4

manual manipulation of tissue by touching to make an assessment of its condition

Question 5

holisticaly

Answer 5

a system of evaluating the entire individual in an interdisciplinary style, recognizing that body systems work synergistically

Question 6

TEWL

Answer 6

abbreviation for transepidermal water loss; water loss caused by evaporation on the skin’s surface

Question 7

Fitzpatrick Scale

Answer 7

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

Question 8

telangiectasia

Answer 8

visible broken or distended capillaries less than 0.5 mm due to intrinsic or extrinsic causes

Question 9

décolleté

Answer 9

also referred to as décolletage (dek-UH-luh-taj); pertaining to a woman’s lower neck and chest

Question 10

“tech neck”

Answer 10

rhytids that develop due to the repeated movement of looking down at a cell phone or other electronic device

Question 11

rhytids

Answer 11

Wrinkles

Question 12

hirsutism

Answer 12

condition pertaining to an excessive growth or cover of hair