Facial Aesthetics Skin Evaluation & Treatment Techniques Flashcards
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A patient presents with erythema, scaling, and pruritus on the cheeks and nasolabial folds. Which condition does this most likely represent?
Answer: Seborrheic dermatitis
Seborrheic dermatitis characteristically affects sebaceous gland-rich areas including the nasolabial folds and presents with erythema, greasy scaling, and itch.
When performing a Fitzpatrick skin type assessment, a patient reports they always tan and never burn. Which Fitzpatrick type does this describe?
Answer: Type IV
Fitzpatrick Type IV describes skin that always tans and rarely to never burns, typically associated with olive to moderate brown complexions.
Which layer of the skin is primarily responsible for barrier function and transepidermal water loss (TEWL) regulation?
Answer: Stratum corneum
The stratum corneum acts as the primary epidermal barrier, controlling TEWL through its lipid-rich intercellular matrix.
A chemical peel using 30% salicylic acid is classified as which type of peel depth?
Answer: Superficial
Salicylic acid peels at concentrations of 20–30% are classified as superficial peels, targeting the stratum corneum to upper epidermis.
During skin evaluation, Glogau classification is used primarily to assess what aspect of skin aging?
Answer: Degree of photoaging and wrinkle severity
The Glogau photoaging classification (Types I–IV) categorizes the severity of photoaging based on wrinkling, keratoses, and skin texture changes.
Which modality is most appropriate as a first-line treatment for mild-to-moderate inflammatory acne without significant scarring?
Answer: Topical retinoid combined with benzoyl peroxide
Current evidence-based guidelines recommend a combination of topical retinoid and benzoyl peroxide as first-line therapy for mild-to-moderate inflammatory acne.
A patient with active cold sores (herpes labialis) presents for a perioral laser resurfacing procedure. What is the correct course of action?
Answer: Postpone treatment and prescribe prophylactic antiviral therapy
Active herpes labialis is a contraindication for laser resurfacing; treatment must be postponed and antiviral prophylaxis initiated to prevent viral dissemination.