Skin Analysis Flashcards
What determines a person’s skin type?
Skin type is determined by genetics and ethnicity, but like everything else, skin can change over time.
What skin type is associated with the treatment goals of extra cleansing and exfoliating?
Proper treatment, exfoliation, and a water-based hydrator will help keep oily skin clean and balanced.
What can be indicated by the size of the pores in the T-zone and throughout the face?
Evaluating the pores in the T-zone is the first step in determining skin type.
What is true of normal skin?
Normal skin has a good oil–water balance.
What is primarily a condition, not a skin type?
Skin types are categorized as normal, combination, oily, and dry. Sensitive skin is a condition.
What is recommended for combination skin?
Water-based products for combination skin work best. You should avoid harsh products and rough exfoliating
What skin type is associated with the treatment goals of maintenance and preventative care?
Maintenance and preventative care are the goals for normal skin type.
Sensitive skin is a condition, not an actual skin type.
true
Sensitive skin is characterized by fragile, thin skin and redness
True
Sensitive skin can be difficult to treat because of its low tolerance for products and stimulation.
True
Telangiectasia or couperose skin conditions, which appear as red, distended capillaries, are not noticeable on sensitive skin.
False
Fatigue can cause fragile or thin skin
false
Caucasian skin types contain more melanin than darker skin types do.
false
Hyperkeratosis skin needs less exfoliation and deep pore cleansing.
false
The sun slows down hyperpigmentation
false
Hyperpigmentation is not a problem for darker skin types
false
Darker skins types are considered oilier and thicker, and can still be fragile.
true
Reactions are easier to see on darker skin.
false
No matter what the skin type or ethnic background, everyone can use the same skin care routine
false
The neck and décolleté have _____ sebaceous glands than the face, so they tend to show _____ more quickly.
fewer and broken capillaries
_____ and _____ (wrinkles) develop just as much on the neck and chest as the face.
rhytides, aging
A new phenomenon caused by the repeated movement of looking down at a cell phone is called _____.
tech neck
Remind your clients that the neck and décolleté need _____ as much as the face does
spf
large blackheads, usually around the eyes, due to sun exposure
Solar comedomes
lines and damage from internal or external causes
wrinkles
redness in the skin with no visible vascularity; often seen with telangiectasia
Couperose skin
excess oil production that causes redness, irritation, and flaking.
Seborrhea
term that refers to an abnormally thick buildup of cells
Keratosis
raised lesions; also called blemishes
papules
an infected papule with fluid inside
pustules
discoloration from melanin production due to sun or other factors
hyperpigmentation
hardened, pearl like masses of oil and dead skin cells trapped beneath the surface of the skin
millia
excessive buildup of dead skin cells/keratinized cells
hyperkeratinizationan
Larry, a salon owner, has a briefing session every Friday afternoon with his employees. He sees from his records that the majority of the salon’s current clientele are over 40, so one of the items on the agenda this week is providing current information on skin care and aging.
Larry begins the session by giving a short overview of various factors that affect skin. He notes that stress, lifestyle, attitudes, free radicals in the body, dehydration, vitamin deficiency, improper nutrition, alcohol, caffeine, hormones, and menopause are all examples of _____ effects on the skin.
internal
Our body’s internal, or intrinsic, health affects how we feel as well as how our body and skin look and perform. Free radicals in the body, dehydration, vitamin deficiency, improper nutrition, genetics, hormones, puberty, pregnancy, and menopause all affect our skin’s well-being.
Larry, a salon owner, has a briefing session every Friday afternoon with his employees. He sees from his records that the majority of the salon’s current clientele are over 40, so one of the items on the agenda this week is providing current information on skin care and aging.
Larry asks his employees if they know the main external, or extrinsic, cause of aging. How should they respond?
Sun damage is the main external (extrinsic) cause of aging.
Larry, a salon owner, has a briefing session every Friday afternoon with his employees. He sees from his records that the majority of the salon’s current clientele are over 40, so one of the items on the agenda this week is providing current information on skin care and aging.
Larry encourages his employees to remind all of their clients, regardless of skin type, of healthy habits for the skin. Which of the following is NOT a healthy habit for the skin?
get plenty of sunshine daily
Top 10 healthy habits for the skin include: avoid sun exposure and use sunscreen daily; eat a balanced diet; do not smoke; avoid excessive alcohol; drink plenty of water; get plenty of rest; stay active and exercise regularly; use beneficial skin care products and a regular home care routine; get professional skin care treatments to maintain the results of your home care regimen and to more effectively treat the signs of aging, blemishes, or other skin conditions; and implement stress relievers and maintain a calm, positive attitude.
Larry, a salon owner, has a briefing session every Friday afternoon with his employees. He sees from his records that the majority of the salon’s current clientele are over 40, so one of the items on the agenda this week is providing current information on skin care and aging.
Some of the most common skin conditions Larry sees in his clients’ records are adult acne, extrinsic aging (from sun exposure and the environment), and problems related to _____.
poor health
Some of the most common skin conditions estheticians see today are adult acne, extrinsic aging (from sun exposure and the environment), and problems related to hormonal fluctuations.
What causes asphyxiated skin
lack of oxygen
What does dehydrated skin lack?
Dehydrated skin lacks WATER, which affects our skin’s well-being
Where are solar comedones usually found?
Solar comedones are usually found around the eyes. Solar comedones are caused by the sun.
What are extrinsic factors
health factors outside the body
Skin conditions can be caused by allergies/reactions, medications, medical conditions, and other external, or extrinsic, factors.
What are intrinsic factors
factors related to internal health
Our body’s internal, or intrinsic, health affects how we feel as well as how our body and skin look and perform
What is the main external cause of aging?
Sun damage is the main external cause of aging.
What is an example of an internal effect on the skin?
Free radicals in the body, dehydration, vitamin deficiency, improper nutrition, genetics, hormones, puberty, pregnancy, and menopause all affect our skin’s well-being
When should you avoid waxing, exfoliation, peeling treatments, or stimulating treatments on a client?
The client uses Accutane or any skin-thinning or exfoliating drug.
What types of treatments are contraindicated for people with metal bone pins?
electrical treatments
Clients with metal bone pins or plates in the body should avoid all electrical treatments in the area where the pin or plate is located.
What can cause fragile or thin skin?
Skin-thinning or exfoliating topical medication, or other forms of vitamin A can cause fragile or thin skin. Avoid waxing, exfoliation, and peeling treatments for a minimum of a week.
What type of treatments are contraindicated for clients with epilepsy?
electrotherapy and phototherapy
What are contraindications
factors that prohibit a treatment
The most important reason to perform a thorough client consultation is to get a signed client consent form.
false
The client chart is a record of items, including your notes from skin analysis and your home care recommendations.
true
Contraindications are factors that necessitate a treatment
false
You should never perform a service without performing a client consultation first
true
The client consent form is a record of items, including allergies to products or scents
false
A Wood’s lamp can be useful in determining texture of the skin
False
In order to know if a skin care treatment is working, there needs to be visible evidence
false
A magnifying lamp is the best tool for analyzing the skin
true
Educating clients on healthy habits and the causes of skin conditions is part of the service.
true
A client record is only for your personal use, so it is fine to write any notes you need to on them.
false
A client record is only for your personal use, so it is fine to write any notes you need to on them.
false
classification that describes a person’s genetic skin type
skin type
related to heredity and ancestry of origin
genetic
related to heredity and ancestry of origin
genetic
center area of the face; corresponds to the “T” shape formed by the forehead, nose, and chin
t zone
manual manipulation of tissue by touching to make an assessment of its condition
palpation
a system of evaluating the entire individual in an interdisciplinary style, recognizing that body systems work synergistically
holistically
abbreviation for transepidermal water loss; water loss caused by evaporation on the skin’s surface
TEWL
scale used to measure the skin type’s ability to tolerate sun exposure
FITZPATRICK SCALE
visible broken or distended capillaries less than 0.5 mm due to intrinsic or extrinsic causes
telangiectasia
also referred to as décolletage (dek-UH-luh-taj); pertaining to a woman’s lower neck and chest
décolleté
rhytids that develop due to the repeated movement of looking down at a cell phone or other electronic device
“tech neck
lack of water
DEHYDRATION
wrinkles are aka ?
rhytids
condition pertaining to an excessive growth or cover of hair
hirsutism
condition of abnormal growth of hair, characterized by the growth of terminal hair in areas of the body that normally grow only vellus hair
hypertrichosis
a form of hyperpigmentation that is characterized by bilateral patches of brown pigmentation on the cheeks, jawline, forehead, and upper lip due to hormonal imbalances such as pregnancy, birth control pills, or hormone replacement therapy
melasma
large open comedones, usually around the eyes, due to sun exposure
solar comedones
dermal scars due to rapid expansion or stretching of connective tissue leaving deep red, pink, or purple linear marks on the skin that gradually fade to light pink or silver over time. they often occur during growth phases in puberty, pregnancy, and weight gain
striae
primarily environmental factors that contribute to aging and the appearance of aging
extrisnic
high sensitivity of the skin to UV light, usually following exposure or ingestion of certain medications, or chemicals that result in accelerated response of the skin to UV radiation
photosensitivity
skin-aging factors over which we have little control because they are a part of our genetics and familial heredity
intrinsic
factor that prohibits a treatment due to a condition; treatments could cause harmful or negative side effects to those who have specific medical or skin conditions
contraindications
brand name: Accutane; a controlled prescription medication derived from vitamin A that is used to treat severe acne that has not responded to other treatments
Isotretinoin
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs; over-the-counter medication used to reduce inflammation, such as ibuprofen
NSAIDs
a customary written agreement between the esthetician (salon/spa) and the client for applying a treatment, whether routine or preoperative
a consent form
filtered black light that is used to illuminate skin disorders, fungi, bacterial disorders, and pigmentation
woods lamp
