skin types

Question 1

what is a classification that describes a person’s genetic skin attributes; determined by how much oil is produced in the follicles from the sebaceous glands, and the amount of lipids found between the cells?

Answer 1

skin type

Question 2

what kind of skin is oil balanced, hydration balanced, very small follicle size, no or rare blemishes, feels soft, smooth, and has good elasticity

Answer 2

normal skin type

Question 3

what skin type has minimal oil production, minimal hydration, difficult to see, fine pores, appears dull, flakey, blotchy, feels rough, thin, tight?

Answer 3

dry skin type

Question 4

what skin type had moderate to high oil production, good to dehydrated skin, moderate to large follicles, appears shiny, comedones and blemishes may be present, feels thick, firm, and uneven due to congestion?

Answer 4

oily skin type

Question 5

what skin type has moderated to high oil production, dehydrated/good hydration, larger follicles in ozone, may have build up of dead skin and oil in pores around nose but dry, flaking skin outside of tone some comedones/blemishes?

Answer 5

combination skin type

Question 6

what Fitzpatrick type has dark eyes, dark hair, dark brown unexposed skin, may be East Indian, American Indian, hispanic, latin American, African American, and rarely burns but tans easily and significantly?

Answer 6

5

Question 7

what Fitzpatrick skin type has blue or green eyes, red or blonde hair, very white, almost translucent unexposed skin, may be English, Irish, Scottish, European, always burns, peels, doesn’t tan?

Answer 7

1

Question 7

what Fitzpatrick type may have blue, hazel, or brown eyes, red, blonde, or brown hair, light unexposed skin, may be scandinavian, English, Irish, Scottish, or European, and burns easily, peels usually, and tans minimally?

Answer 7

2

Question 8

what Fitzpatrick type has dark eyes, dark hair, dark brown/black skin, may be African American, aboriginal, rarely/never burns, and tans easily?

Answer 8

6

Question 9

what Fitzpatrick type has dark hair, dark eyes, light brown hair, may be mediterranean, asian, hispanic, tans easily, burns minimally, experiences immediate pigment response?

Answer 9

4

Question 10

what Fitzpatrick type has brown eyes, dark hair, fair to olive skin, may be greek, Spanish, Italian, tans well, burns moderately?

Answer 10

3

Question 11

what skin type is one of the more challenging to treat well?

Answer 11

4

Question 12

why may the decollete show age more quickly?

Answer 12

fewer sebaceous glands

Question 13

what do you call sebaceous breakouts from hormonal changed or other factors?

Answer 13

acne

Question 14

what is the name for a rough area resulting from chronic sun exposure, sometimes with layered scales/scab; may be precancerous?

Answer 14

actinic keratosis

Question 15

what is the name for skin laxity due to collagen and bone loss, thinner skin, dryness, photo damage, fine lines, and wrinkles?

Answer 15

aging

Question 16

what do you call dull and lifeless looking skin, may be yellowish or grey, have clogged pores, and wrinkles, often result of smoking?

Answer 16

asphyxiated

Question 17

another name for blackheads and whiteheads?

Answer 17

comedones

Question 18

what is redness in the skin with no visible vascularity because the matting of blood vessels is so small and fine?

Answer 18

telangiectasia/couperose skin

Question 19

what is fluid/infection or other matter under the skin that is encapsulated into a palpable firm mass of varying sizes from pea to golfball?

Answer 19

cysts

Question 20

3 intrinsic causes of aging:

Answer 20

time, genetics, gravity, free radicals, dehydration, vitamin deficiencies, hormones, medical conditions, pregnancy, menopause

Question 21

3 external factors of aging:

Answer 21

uv exposure/sun damage, misuse of products, photosensitivity, drinking, stress, lack of sleep/exercise.

Question 22

what kind of skin may be red, fragile, thin?

Answer 22

sensitive skin

Question 23

what may irritate sensitive skin?

Answer 23

heat, exfoliation, extractions

Question 24

what is a contraindication for waxing treatments?

Answer 24

blood thinners

Question 25

what are the three forms you will use with a new client?

Answer 25

Intake form, consent form, client chart/service record

Question 26

what is a characteristic of seborrhea?

Answer 26

flaking skin

Question 27

what does dehydrated skin lack?

Answer 27

oil

Question 28

what does the Fitzpatrick scale measure?

Answer 28

the skins ability to tolerate ultraviolet exposure

Question 29

what new phenomenon is caused by looking down at an electronic device?

Answer 29

tech neck

Question 30

which internal effect on the skin alters protein structures and decrease biological activity as a result of high blood sugar?

Answer 30

glycation

Question 31

what skin type ages more slowly than the rest?

Answer 31

oily

Question 32

what is it called when you examine skin through touch to determine oiliness and elasticity?

Answer 32

palpation

Question 33

what is the best tool to analyze the skin?

Answer 33

magnifying lamp/light

Question 34

why understand factors that affect the skin?

Answer 34

1.so we can stop the spread of infections by not treating those with active infections
2.understand and improve appearance of skin and skin conditions