Skin Conditions

Question 1

Dry skin can occur at any age but can be prevalent mostly in what age group?

Answer 1

Young Children

Question 2

(True or False) Glycation boosts sebum production and interferes with water binding?

Answer 2

True

Question 3

What skin condition/concern am I? Blue-black pigment from Hydroquinone overuse/incorrect usage

Answer 3

Exogenous ochronosis

Question 4

What are the steps of treating hyper-pigmentation?

Answer 4

Identify what type of pigment it is, identify triggers & cause, identify if any chronic inflammation is present, provide a skincare & treatment plan

Question 5

What can you do for clients that have dry skin?

Answer 5

Recommend them to a GP/Dermatologist, LED light therapy & active homecare

Question 6

What are some variables of ageing?

Answer 6

Hormonal ageing (intrinsic), Genetics, Photoaging (extrinsic)

Question 7

What skin type am I? I suffer with large pores, dullness, flakiness, and I want to later moisturiser on.

Answer 7

Oily skin. Dry skin is lacking in lipids and oil production. There is also no dry skin condition present. However, their hydration is poor.

Question 8

What kind of medical condition is psoriasis?

Answer 8

An autoimmune skin disease

Question 9

What causes dry skin?

Answer 9

Abnormalities of the integrity of the skin barrier results in dry skin.

Question 10

What skin condition affects 1 in 5 people at some point in their lives?

Answer 10

Dermatitis