E4 Skin Analysis

Question 1

What is the primary source of skin disorders?

Answer 1

Internal and external factors

Question 2

Excess buildup of cells is a condition called

Answer 2

keratosis

Question 3

Sun damage is a condition defined by

Answer 3

UV damage to the dermis and epidermis

Question 4

Is lack of exercise intrinsic or extrinsic?

Answer 4

intrinsic

Question 5

An excessive buildup of dead skin cells is called

Answer 5

Hyperkeratinization

Question 6

A t zone is

Answer 6

the center of the face corresponding to a T shape

Question 7

Describe actinic keratosis

Answer 7

it can be precancerous

Question 8

Define poor elasticity

Answer 8

skin laxity from damage, sun, and aging

Question 9

Which FP skin type is most likely to tan and least likely to burn?

Answer 9

type 4

Question 10

Milia are

Answer 10

hardened collections of oil and dead skin cells

Question 11

Define pustule

Answer 11

infected papule with fluid inside

Question 12

Before performing any service, estheticians must have a full awareness of

Answer 12

the clients skin type

Question 13

The skin type that has a small follicle size is

Answer 13

normal

Question 14

Differences in the T Zone is indicative of what skin type?

Answer 14

combination

Question 15

What skin type is least likely to have blemishes?

Answer 15

normal

Question 16

refers to the center of the face

Answer 16

the t zone

Question 17

Estheticians examine the skin through a form of touch called

Answer 17

palpitation

Question 18

The lightest Fitzpatrick skin type is

Answer 18

1

Question 19

What number on the Fitzpatrick skin type scale corresponds with people of Spanish, Greek, and Italian heritage?

Answer 19

3

Question 20

Which Fitzpatrick skin type is most tolerant to UV light?

Answer 20

six

Question 21

What is are three characteristics of sensitive skin?

Answer 21

fragility, thinness, and redness

Question 22

The type of skin that is often sensitive and shows redness is

Answer 22

FPST 1

Question 23

The most difficult type of skin to treat well is

Answer 23

FPST 4

Question 24

Hoe does the skin of the decollate compare to that of the face?

Answer 24

It has less sebaceous glands

Question 25

What has caused a condition that modern topical treatments of the decollate have developed to treat?

Answer 25

tech neck

Question 26

All of the following products may be a good choice for the decollate except

Answer 26

AHA

Question 27

What is the main extrinsic cause of aging?

Answer 27

Sun damage

Question 28

The medical condition that demonstrates and external rather than an internal effect on the skin is

Answer 28

photosensitivity

Question 29

The kind of diet that is best for the skin is

Answer 29

balanced

Question 30

At least how long must the use of isotretinoin be completed before skin treatment

Answer 30

six months

Question 31

What treatment is contraindicated for clients with pacemakers?

Answer 31

electrical treatments

Question 32

The medical history of a client is noted on the

Answer 32

intake form

Question 33

Where is history of an estheticians treatment of a client recorded?

Answer 33

Client chart

Question 34

The most important reason for a client consultation is

Answer 34

to obtain the appropriate treatment for a client

Question 35

What is contraindicated for a client who is taking oral steroids?

Answer 35

waxing

Question 36

What is true of a client who has diabetes?

Answer 36

They may not realize a treatment is hurting them

Question 37

How are fungi, bacterial disorders and deeper levels of pigmentation observed?

Answer 37

With a Wood's Lamp

Question 38

When performing a skin analysis, the first step is always

Answer 38

consulting the client's health history questionaire

Question 39

An esthetician should ask about a client's lifestyle and describe any observations about the skin's appearance

Answer 39

after examining the skin with a magnifying lamp and before determining skin type

Question 40

The last step in a skin analysis is

Answer 40

recording observations in a client chart