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Skin Analysis Flashcards

1
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Example of local infection

A

Pimple

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2
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Difference between dry and dehydrated skin

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Dry skin does NOT produce enough oil.

Dehydrated skin LACKS sufficient water.

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What is the Fitzpatrick Scale ?

How many types are there ?

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Used to measure the skin types ability to tolerate sun exposure.

There are SIX different types ranging from Type I (very fair) to Type VI (black skin).

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4
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Difference between skin types and skin conditions

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Skin types are genetic.

Conditions are influenced by extrinsic and intrinsic factors.

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5
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List four intrinsic or internal factors that affect the skin

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(Pick any four out of the list)

Free radical
Dehydration
Vitamins deficiency
Improper nutrition
Alcohol
Drugs
Caffeine
Hormones
Stress
Menopause
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6
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List four extrinsic factors that affect the skin

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Sun damage
Poor skin maintenance
Misuse of products
Humidity and pollutants

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7
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Main cause of premature EXTRINSIC aging?

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Sun damage

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8
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IN ORDER list the six categories of skin analysis and describe them

Acronym:   
She
Has
Such
Teeny
Tiny
Pores
A

Secretion: Oil content
Hydration: Water content
Sensitivity: Blood circulation and allergies
Texture: Size of the follicular ostia (pore)
Tone: Degree of elasticity (snap back)
Pigmentation: Coloration

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9
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Four levels of secretion

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Dry
Oily
Normal
Acne Prone

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10
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List some factors that can affect secretion

A 
Genetics
Hormones
Diet
Environment
Age
Occupation
Stress
Improper cleansing
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11
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Superficial dehydration

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Water loss
Takes place in the epidermis
Skin will feel tight, flakiness, powdery to the touch

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12
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List some factors that can affect dehydration

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Medication
Sun exposure
Cleansing and moisturizing habits

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13
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What skin type needs proper cleansing, exfoliation and hydration ?

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All skin types

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14
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Which skin types can be dehydrated ?

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All skin types

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15
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Products and exposure to heat or sun can easily irritate which skin type ?

A

Sensitive

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16
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Which number on the Fitzpatrick scale includes Midwestern that tans and is rarely sensitive to the sun?

A

V (Five)

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17
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Which skin types can suffer from PIH (Post inflammatory hyper-pigmentation) due to trauma, extractions, sun damage or exfoliation?

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Darker skin types

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18
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Vitamin Deficiency

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Has an intrinsic effect on the skin

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19
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Misuse of products

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Has an extrinsic effect on the skin

20
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What does MED stand for ?

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Minimal Erythema Dose

21
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MED (Minimal Erythema Dose) measures what ?

A

How long it takes to become red from sun exposure

22
Q

Harsh exfoliating or waxing treatments should always be avoided when a client is taking ?

A

Oral steroids

23
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Difference between Hypo-pigmentation and Hyper-pigmentation?

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Hypo-pigmentation: White patches caused by sun disease (vitiligo) or scaring LOSS of melanin.

Hyper-pigmentation: OVER production of melanin.

24
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PIH (Post inflammatory hyper-pigmentation)

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Freckles
Moles
Sun spots

25
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What does dehydrated skin lack ?

A

Water (H2O)

26
Q

What does dry skin lack?

A

Oil

27
Q

Factors that prohibit a treatment are known as ?

A

Contraindications

28
Q

What type of skin is indicated by redness and is the result of distended capillaries from weakening of the capillary wall?

A

Couperose

29
Q

What does occlusive products reduce?

A

Water loss

30
Q

Type VI skin on the Fitzpatrick scale is known as ?

A

Black skin

31
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What is true of Type I on the Fitzpatrick scale?

A

Always burns

32
Q

Redness caused by inflammation is a characteristic of ?

A

Erythema

33
Q

Genetics and Ethnicity are both known to determine a person’s ?

A

Skin type

34
Q

Small follicles is a characteristic of ?

A

Dry skin

35
Q

Oily skin is also known as ?

A

Lipidic skin

36
Q

What type of skin is difficult to treat because of its low tolerance for products and stimulation ?

A

Sensitive skin

37
Q

What is the skins ph level ?

A

5.5-5.6

38
Q

Hyper-Keratinization

A

Excessive buildup of dead skin/keratinized cells

39
Q

Characteristics of normal skin type

A

Moderate oil secretion in T-zone
Velvety to touch
Hormonal breakouts
Open&Closed comedones on the nose/chin

40
Q

Papules

A

A raised lesion also known as blemishes

41
Q

Pustules

A

An infected papule with fluid inside

42
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Open comedones (Blackheads)

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Clogged pores caused by the buildup of debris, oil, and dead skin cells in the follicles

43
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Closed comedones (Whiteheads)

A

Not open to the air or oxygen
Trapped by dead skin cells
Need to be exfoliated and extracted

44
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Actinic Keratosis

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A rough area resulting from sun exposure sometimes with a layered scale/scab that sometimes falls off.
Can be precancerous

45
Q

What is true of normal skin

A

It has good oil in water balance

46
Q

What causes actinic aging

A

Sun exposure

47
Q

Alipidic skin lacks?

A

Oil

Sanitization & Skin Analysis (2 decks)

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