Standard Esthetics Ch. 5 – Skin Analysis

 1. What is palpation?

 2. Melanocytes comprose about ______ of cells in the basal layer.

3. What best describes the term “T-Zone”?

4. What is the first step in determining skin type?

 5. The Fitzpatrick scale is used to measure:

6. What is the goal of a normal skin type?

7. What size are the follicles of an oily skin type?

8. What is TEWL?

9. Which Fitzpatrick Type rarely burns, tans easily and significantly?

10. Generally, Fitzpatrick Type 4 matches which heritage heredity?

11. Alipidic skin is characterized by excess sebum production.

12. Oily skin types require:

13. Visible broken or distended capillaries is known as:

14. Why do the neck and décolleté show aging more quickly than the face?

15. A new phenomenon caused by the repeated movement of looking down at a cell phone or other electronic device is referred to as:

16. Erythema is described as:

17. Holistically refers to:

18. What skin condition is described as benign lesions seen in oilier areas of the face and look like donut holes?

19. What skin condition is characterized by an excessive buildup of dead skin cells?

20. Which of the following is not an example of extrinsic effects on the skin?

21. Environmental exposure, pollutants, and air quality are examples of intrinsic effects on the skin.

22. Which of the following is an example of an intrinsic effect on the skin?

23. Approximately _______ of premature aging by UV exposure.

24. If a client lives with seizures or epilepsy, what’s the best approach for their treatment?

25. Neuropathy is experienced primarily in clients who have:

26. Information on the intake form should include:

27. The “Consent Form” is also referred to as:

28. Which of the following statements is false about the “Client Chart”?

29. Clients should arrive ______ before their appointment time.

30. A Wood’s Lamp is:

31. The Glogau scale:

32. Rubin’s Classification:

33. What skin is considered to be the most sensitive?

34. What is the main external cause of aging?

35. What is the term used to describe how long it takes skin to become red from sun exposure?

36. Apply SPF ______ minutes before sun exposure.

37. Broad spectrum SPF filters out:

38. Extractions can be performed on a client on NSAIDs.

39. Which if the following is not part of the Chinese method of skin analysis?

40. The best tool for analyzing the skin is:

41. What factors prohibit a treatment due to a condition?

42. When should an individual’s skin type and conditions be analyzed to determine the appropriate treatments and products?

43. Which term is used to correctly identify skin that lacks oil?

44. Which classification system uses levels to classify photodamage by the depth of skin changes or damage?

45. Lack of water or dehydration, is a skin:

46. What type of skin has a good oil-water balance?

47. Which skin can be both oily and dry, or both oily and normal at the same time?

48. Which skin type may also be a skin condition?

49. Which skin is prone to hyperkeratosis and keloid scarring?

50. Which skin does not age as quickly due to the additional sun protection from more melanin?

51. What is the cause of actinic aging?

52. People who smoke suffer from this skin condition?

53. Which term is used to describe a vascular disorder characterized by chronic redness?

54. Which skin analysis tool allows the esthetician to see deeper levels of pigmentation and condition of the skin?

55. Which of the following skin conditions is NOT a result of excessive sun exposure?

56. Which of the following results from abnormal hypertrophic scarring?

57. Occlusive products to help reduce TWEL are imperative for this type of skin.

58. Which type of products work best for combination skin?

59. Which Fitzpatrick Skin Type has a high risk for skin cancer and vascular damage due to excessive sun exposure?

60. Look, feel, ask and listen are the four components of:

61. You should avoid all electrical treatments on clients who:

62. Clients with this condition require extra caution when performing treatments because they do not readily feel pain due to poor circulation.

63. What are the four different skin types?

64. What is the correct name for skin that has red, distended capillaries?

65. The following skin condition is a result of white, colorless, areas from lack of melanin production.

66. Dehydration affects:

67.  What best describes a cyst?

68. Which skin type contains the most melanin?

69. What products are used to exfoliate the skin?

70. Different skin types can suffer from ———— due to hormones, trauma, extractions, sun damage, or exfoliation.

71. Large blackheads around the eye area are specifically called:

72. What does MED stand for?

73. What does MED measure?

74. What is pustule?

75. Which of the following are skin conditions?

76. What is hyperpigmentation?

77. Clients with ——————– should not receive electrical treatments.

78. Rough areas that are caused by sun exposure and are sometimes accompanied by layered scale or scab are characteristics of this skin conditions:

79. You must ask important questions, such as “what are you skin concerns?” when:

80. What are the four components of skin analysis?

81. What determines a person’s skin type?

82. Which skin type is generally more sensitive and reactive?

83. What is the definition of dry skin?

84. Lack of water or dehydration, is a skin:

85. Maintenance and preventative care are the goals for which type of skin?

86. Which skin type is characterized by excess sebum production and larger follicle size?

87. Typically with which skin type is the follicle size visible or larger over most of the face?

88. Which skin type may also be a skin condition?