Final exam Flashcards
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What are the four skin types?
Oily, dry, normal, combination
What is someones skin type?
a classification that describes a person’s genetic skin attributes
What is the T- zone
the center area of the face, corresponding to the “T” shape formed by the forehead, nose, and chin
What skin type needs proper cleansing, exfoliating, hydrating, and protecting
ALL skin types
What do we use physically during skin analysis?
palpation to examine the skin
What is the Fitzpatrick scale used to measure?
to measure the skin type’s ability to tolerate ultraviolet (UV) exposure
Characterize sensitive skin
fragility, thin skin, and redness
What is Telangiectasia?
visible broken or distended capillaries less than 0.5 mm due to intrinsic or extrinsic causes
How to treat sensitive skin?
Calming products/treatments
Why is sensitive skin difficult to treat?
because of its low tolerance to products and stimulation
Which Fitzpatrick is most difficult to treat?
Fitz 4
What is the sunshine vitamin?
Vitamin D
Why do clients with higher Fitzpatrick skin types have darker skin?
Higher Fitzpatrick skin types have melanocytes that produce more melanin
Acne
Sebaceous breakouts from hormonal changes or other factors
Actinic keratosis
A rough area resulting from chronic sun exposure, sometimes with a layered scale or scab that sometimes falls off. Can be precancerous.
Couperose skin
Redness in the skin with no visible vascularity because the matting of blood vessels is so small and fine. Often seen with telangiectasia
Herpes simplex I
A communicable virus that appears as a vesicle on the lip similar to a blister. Find more information in the chapter on diseases and disorders of the skin
Hyperpigmentation
Overproduction of melanin
Hypopigmentation
Lack of melanin production
Hypertrichosis
Refers to any excess hair growth
Milia
Hardened, pearl-like collections of oil and dead skin cells trapped beneath the surface of the skin
Papules
A small elavation on the skin that contains no fluid but may develop pus
Poikiloderma of Civatte
A result of chronic sun exposure
Pustules
An infected papule with fluid inside