Skin Analysis Exam Flashcards
A magnifying lamp provides:
a.
light and magnification
b.
a black light indicator
c.
a reflection for the client to see
d.
different colors to identify skin conditions
A light and magnification
Cindy is a client who has been identified as having no blackheads or blemishes, smooth skin texture and small pores. What is Cindy’s skin type?
a.
dry
b.
oily
c.
normal
d.
combination
Normal
Dry skin can be identified as having:
a.
shiny T-zone
b.
areas of roughness
c.
orange-peel texture
d.
small pores and flaky areas
Small pores and flaky areas
A combination skin type can be identified with all of the following descriptions EXCEPT:
a.
flaky areas
b.
shiny T-zone
c.
mix of medium/large pores throughout
d.
areas of roughness on cheeks and outer face
Flaky areas
Which of the following characteristics describes oily skin?
a.
small pore size
b.
large pore size
c.
fine, dilated capillaries
d.
prone to fine lines and wrinkles
Large pore size
Using the Fitzpatrick Skin Type scale, which skin type always burns, peels and never tans?
a.
Type I
b.
Type II
c.
Type IV
d.
Type VI
A. Type 1
Stage 3 aging can be described as:
a.
comedones and a few papules
b.
wrinkles at rest, dark circles and redness
c.
deep wrinkles, sagging jawline and neck and widespread discoloration
d.
wrinkles with movement, some UV damage and some sagging along jawline
C. Deep wrinkles,sagging jawline and neck and widespread discoloration
The result of the melanocyte dying and not producing any pigment is called:
a.
eczema
b.
psoriasis
c.
hypopigmentation
d.
hyperpigmentation
C.hypopigmentation
Which of the following treatments is an alpha hydroxy acid that breaks the bonds connecting skin cells together?
a.
retin-A®
b.
glycolic acid
c.
salicylic acid
d.
benzoyl peroxide
B.glycolic acid
Which of the following treatments is considered an oral therapy?
a.
retin-A®
b.
azelaic acid
c.
salicylic acid
d.
erythromycin
D.erythromycin
Which skin care equipment allows the esthetician to see the client’s skin and the client to see their reflection in a magnifying mirror simultaneously?
a.
skin scope
b.
Wood’s lamp
c.
infrared lamp
d
magnifying lamp
A. Skin scope
Which acid promotes drying and cell turnover?
a.
azelaic
b.
glycolic
c.
sulfuric
d.
all of the above
A.azelaic
Dehydrated, congested and UV photodamaged skin all fall under which skin condition category?
a.
acne
b.
aging
c.
texture
d.
pigmentation
C. Texture
Service cautions for Fitzpatrick skin types IV-VI include all of the following EXCEPT:
a.
keloid scarring possible
b.
most exfoliation services are fine
c.
caution should be used with exfoliation services
d.
very prone to post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH)
B.most exfoliation are fine
The skin condition that impacts the stratum corneum, acid mantel and capillaries is known as sensitivity.
True
False
True
The result of the melanocyte dying and not producing any pigment is called:
a.
eczema
b.
psoriasis
c.
hypopigmentation
d.
hyperpigmentation
C. hypogimentation
Which skin type may be characterized by larger pores in the T-zone area of the face?
a.
dry
b.
normal
c.
combination
d.
mature/aging
C.combination
Which of the following skin types presents small pores that may be medium in size throughout the T-zone?
a.
oily
b.
dry
c.
normal
d.
combination
Normal
Stage 3 aging can be described as:
a.
comedones and a few papules
b.
wrinkles at rest, dark circles and redness
c.
deep wrinkles, sagging jawline and neck and widespread discoloration
d.
wrinkles with movement, some UV damage and some sagging along jawline
C. Deep wrinkles, sagging jawline and neck and widespread discoloration
Using the Fitzpatrick Skin Type scale, which skin type burns easily and tans minimally?
a.
Type I
b.
Type II
c.
Type IV
d.
Type VI
B. Type 2
What color do areas of active oil production on the skin appear under a Wood’s lamp?
a.
brown
b.
white
c.
purple
d.
orange
D.orange
The basis for classifying of skin types is:
a.
pore size
b.
firmness of the skin
c.
the thickness of the skin
d.
the amount of oil produced
D.the amount of oil produced
The skin type that has limited oil production and may feel uncomfortable and tight is classified as:
a.
dry
b.
oily
c.
normal
d.
combination
A.dry
Which skin condition is characterized by the presence of comedones, papules and pustules?
a.
acne
b.
dehydration
c.
couperose
d.
mature/aging
A. Acne
Which of the following ingredients is used to dry, exfoliate and help in killing bacteria?
a.
metrogel
b.
androgen
c.
vitamin C
d.
benzoyl peroxide
D.benzoyl peroxide
According to the Fitzpatrick scale, which skin type burns minimally and tans easily?
a.
Type I
b.
Type II
c.
Type IV
d.
Type VI
C. type 3
Which of the following treatments is considered an oral therapy?
a.
retin-A®
b.
azelaic acid
c.
salicylic acid
d.
erythromycin
D. Erythromycin
Comedones, papules and a few pustules describe which grade of acne?
a.
Grade 1
b.
Grade 2
c.
Grade 3
d.
Grade 4
B.grade 2
The skin analysis process is based on:
a.
Look, Touch, Smell
b.
Look, Touch, Ask
c.
Look, Smell, Feel
d.
Look, Taste, Ask
B. look,touch,ask
Which item of skin care equipment uses different colors to indicate various conditions of the skin?
a.
loupe
b.
Wood’s lamp
c.
infrared lamp
d.
magnifying lamp
B. Woods lamp
A client with aging skin condition Stage 1 can be described as having:
a.
deep wrinkles
b.
wrinkles at rest
c.
wrinkles with movement
d.
wrinkles with no movement
C.wrinkles with movement
To clean the lens on a skin scope, it’s best to avoid using:
a.
water
b.
alcohol or solvents
c.
soft cloth
d.
cloth dampened with water
B.alcohol or solvents
Which of the following treatments is an alpha hydroxy acid that breaks the bonds connecting skin cells together?
a.
retin-A®
b.
glycolic acid
c.
salicylic acid
d.
benzoyl peroxide
B.glycolic acid
During which step of the skin analysis method does the esthetician use pressure on various parts of the face to test sensitivity?
a.
Ask
b.
Look
c.
Smell
d.
Touch
D.touch
What type of skin condition appears purple under the Wood’s lamp?
a.
oily
b.
normal
c.
dehydrated
d.
sun-damaged
C.dehydrated
Thick skin and shiny look are descriptive phrases that identify which of the following skin types?
a.
dry
b.
oily
c.
normal
d.
combination
B.oily
According to the Fitzpatrick scale, which skin type burns moderately and has average tanning ability?
a.
Type I
b.
Type II
c.
Type III
d.
Type VI
C.type 3
According to the Fitzpatrick scale, which skin type burns minimally and tans easily?
a.
Type I
b.
Type II
c.
Type IV
d.
Type VI
C.type 4
Using the Fitzpatrick Skin Type scale, which type always burns, peels and never tans?
Type 1
It is okay to perform services on grade 3 and 4 acne.
True
False
False
