Skin Type , Condition, Contra A & AC

Question 1

How many skin types are there?

Answer 1

4

Question 2

Name all the skin types there are

Answer 2

Normal
Dry
Oily
Combination

Question 3

What is a normal skin type?

Answer 3

Good balance of oil and moisture
Oil and sweat glands work in harmony
Fine texture, no visible pores and smooth to touch
Rare skin type

Question 4

What is an oily skin?

Answer 4

Overproduction of sebum from the sebaceous gland
More oil then water makes the skin look shiny
Thicker, congested pores (comedones)
If not cleaned properly can become infected
Signs of scarring if acne has been present

Question 5

What is a dry skin

Answer 5

Skin that is lacking in oil and moisture
No visible pores
Dry to touch
Dull and matte appearance
Skin can be thin with broken capillaries on the checks
Lines and wrinkles will form prematurely

Question 6

What is a combination skin?

Answer 6

A skin with two or more skin types
Commonly is an oily T zones and dry or normal cheek area

Question 7

What are the 5 skin conditions?

Answer 7

Sensitive
Dehydrated
Mature
Congested
Infected

Question 8

What is an sensitive skin?

Answer 8

More common due to developing allergies and sensitivity to chemical and products
Looks flushed (redness) in dry pale skin

Question 9

What is a dehydration skin

Answer 9

May have normal sebaceous secretions
Suffering from flaking due to loss of moisture
From extreme temp or low water intake and high caffeine intake

Question 10

What is a mature skin

Answer 10

Older skin
Slower rate of cell renewal
Sebaceous secretions are reduced
Loss of muscle tone and elasticity
Result in sagging and wrinkles

Question 11

What is a congested skin

Answer 11

Pores become blocked, sweat and sebum are not escape onto the skin surface
Result in lumpy skin texture
Comedones and whitehead are present

Question 12

What is an infected skin

Answer 12

The acid mantle breaks and bacteria enters the skin infection can occurs
Resulting in pain, swelling, tenderness and pus

Question 13

What affects our skin

Answer 13

UV rays
Alcohol and smoking
Exercise and diet
Stress
Sleeping patterns
Drugs
Water intake
Hormones
Immune system
Poor skin care regimen and products

Question 14

Examples contra indication that may prevent treatment

Answer 14

Bacterial - impetigo
Viral - herpes
Fungal - tinea
Parasitic infection - scabies, pediculosis
Medical condition - cancer
Skin condition- acne

Question 15

Examples contra indication that may restrict treatment

Answer 15

Recent scar tissue
Eczema
Psoriasis
Hyper keratosis
Cuts, abrasion and bruising
Styes

Question 16

Disclaimer on consultation forms

Answer 16

If you have any concerns do not carry on with the treatment
The signature on the form only covers you for what the client has informed you prior

Question 17

What are the contra action

Answer 17

A contra action is something that happens as a result of the treatment

Question 18

5 contra action rule

Answer 18

Stop treatments
Remove product
Apply cold compress
Record on record card
GP advice if needed

Question 19

Why provide after care advice

Answer 19

Ensue the result of treatment last
Reduce risk of adverse reactions

Question 20

What are the after care advice

Answer 20

No make up and facial treatments for 24hrs
Avoid UV light/ heat for 24hrs
Use cleanser, toner and moisturiser am/pm
Eye and neck cream
Drink plenty of water
Book for another treatment

Question 21

What is a boil

Answer 21

Infected hair follicle

Question 22

What is an open pore

Answer 22

Stretched sweat gland and hair follicle

Question 23

What is a European skin

Answer 23

Thin with less melanin

Question 24

What is a comedones

Answer 24

Blackheads

Question 25

What is pus

Answer 25

Show that bacteria has entered the skin

Question 26

What is the acid mantle

Answer 26

Is the skin 1st line of defence against bacteria and germs
Acid mantle is made up of sweat and sebum
Skin likes to be in acidic state of alkalosis starts to shed

Question 27

What is chloasma or melasma

Answer 27

Melasma is also called ‘chloasma’ and ‘pregnancy mask.

These blotchy patches and freckle-like spots on their face during pregnancy or when they start taking birth control pills.
They go away on their own after pregnancy and when you stop taking birth control medication.

Question 28

What is a papule

Answer 28

Raised skin
Small well defined bump on the skin

Question 29

What is a pustule

Answer 29

Small inflamed, pus-filled blister that can appear anywhere on the body.
A sign of infection
Acne and folliculitis

Question 30

What is milia

Answer 30

Milia are small, white bumps or keratin filled cysts that form underneath your skin

Cause by clogged sweat gland

Question 31

What is dermatosis papulosa nigera

Answer 31

Many small, benign skin lesions on the face, a condition generally presenting on dark-skinned individuals.

Smooth, firm, black or dark brown papules on face and neck.

Question 32

Hypopigmentation

Answer 32

Hypopigmentation occurs on its own or with other skin disorders, infections, or injuries.

Hypopigmentation is characterized specifically as an area of skin becoming lighter than the baseline skin color, but not completely devoid of pigment.

Question 33

What is vitiligo

Answer 33

Vitiligo is a chronic autoimmune disorder that causes the skin to lose color, resulting in white patches

Question 34

What is eczema

Answer 34

Dermatitis is a term used for different types of skin inflammation, typically characterized by itchiness, redness and a rash.

Question 35

What is hyper keratosis

Answer 35

Hyperkeratosis is thickening of the stratum corneum (the outermost layer of the epidermis, or skin), often associated with the presence of an abnormal quantity of keratin and is usually accompanied by an increase in the granular layer.

Hyperkeratosis is a condition that causes thick, rough patches of skin.

Question 36

What is hyperpigmentation

Answer 36

Hyperpigmentation is caused by an increase in melanin. Melanin is the natural pigment that gives our skin, hair and eyes their color. A number of factors can trigger an increase in melanin production, but the main ones are sun exposure, hormonal influences, age and skin injuries or inflammation.