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Skin Analysis & Client Intake Flashcards

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  1. During skin analysis, you notice a client has milia around the eye area. What are milia?

    Answer: Small, white, keratin-filled cysts trapped under the skin

    Milia are benign, keratin-filled cysts that form when dead skin cells become trapped beneath the surface.

  2. A client intake form reveals the client recently completed a course of isotretinoin (Accutane). What is the recommended waiting period before receiving a chemical exfoliation?

    Answer: 6 months

    Most professional guidelines recommend waiting at least 6 months after completing isotretinoin before chemical peels due to extreme skin sensitivity.

  3. Which part of the consultation process involves documenting the client's known allergies, medications, and medical history?

    Answer: Health intake form

    The health intake form is specifically designed to capture medical history, allergies, and medications to ensure safe service delivery.

  4. What does TEWL stand for in skin care analysis, and why is it important?

    Answer: Transepidermal Water Loss — measures skin barrier function

    Transepidermal Water Loss measures how much moisture evaporates through the skin, indicating the health and integrity of the skin barrier.

  5. A client presents with flaky, inflamed patches of skin with silver scales on the scalp and elbows. This presentation is MOST consistent with which condition?

    Answer: Psoriasis

    Psoriasis is an autoimmune condition characterized by thick, silvery scales and inflamed plaques commonly appearing on the scalp, elbows, and knees.

  6. Which of the following best describes combination skin?

    Answer: Oily in the T-zone with normal to dry cheeks

    Combination skin features an oily T-zone (forehead, nose, chin) while the cheeks and outer facial areas remain normal to dry.

  7. When performing a skin analysis, finding open comedones indicates which skin condition?

    Answer: Acne vulgaris (non-inflammatory)

    Open comedones (blackheads) are a classic presentation of non-inflammatory acne caused by oxidized sebum and dead skin cells in a dilated follicle.