FAC Facial Aesthetics Skin Evaluation & Treatment Techniques 2

Question 1

A patient presents with erythema, scaling, and pruritus on the cheeks and nasolabial folds. Which condition does this most likely represent?

Accepted Answer

Seborrheic dermatitis

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Rosacea

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Contact dermatitis

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Lupus erythematosus

Question 2

When performing a Fitzpatrick skin type assessment, a patient reports they always tan and never burn. Which Fitzpatrick type does this describe?

Accepted Answer

Type IV

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Type II

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Type III

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Type V

Question 3

Which layer of the skin is primarily responsible for barrier function and transepidermal water loss (TEWL) regulation?

Accepted Answer

Stratum corneum

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Stratum spinosum

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Stratum granulosum

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Stratum basale

Question 4

A chemical peel using 30% salicylic acid is classified as which type of peel depth?

Accepted Answer

Superficial

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Very superficial

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Medium

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Deep

Question 5

During skin evaluation, Glogau classification is used primarily to assess what aspect of skin aging?

Accepted Answer

Degree of photoaging and wrinkle severity

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Skin laxity and volume loss

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Pigmentation uniformity

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Vascular lesion burden

Question 6

Which modality is most appropriate as a first-line treatment for mild-to-moderate inflammatory acne without significant scarring?

Accepted Answer

Topical retinoid combined with benzoyl peroxide

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Isotretinoin monotherapy

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Laser ablation

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Intralesional corticosteroid injections

Question 7

A patient with active cold sores (herpes labialis) presents for a perioral laser resurfacing procedure. What is the correct course of action?

Accepted Answer

Postpone treatment and prescribe prophylactic antiviral therapy

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Proceed with treatment using reduced energy settings

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Apply topical anesthetic and proceed normally

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Treat only areas away from the lesions