Milady Cosmetology Principles of Skincare Questions and Answers

Question 1

A client states that her skin has felt dull and rough, and she has noticed more fine lines recently.
During the skin analysis, you observe that her skin appears to be lacking water.
Which skin condition does this describe?

Accepted Answer

Dehydrated skin

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Oily skin

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Dry skin

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Mature skin

Question 2

Which of the following is considered an intrinsic factor of skin aging?

Accepted Answer

Genetics

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Sun exposure

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Smoking

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Poor nutrition

Question 3

During a consultation, a new client is interested in an advanced exfoliation treatment. You learn they have been using an oral prescription of isotretinoin (Accutane) within the last six months. How should you proceed?

Accepted Answer

Advise the client that the service cannot be performed and recommend they consult their physician.

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Perform the service but use a lower-strength exfoliant.

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Proceed with the service as requested.

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Have the client sign an extra waiver before performing the service.

Question 4

The Fitzpatrick scale is a tool used to classify a skin's likely reaction to what?

Accepted Answer

Ultraviolet (UV) light exposure

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Topical product ingredients

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Manual massage techniques

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Changes in humidity

Question 5

Which of the skin's functions is responsible for protecting the body from injury and bacterial invasion?

Accepted Answer

Protection

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Secretion

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Absorption

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Sensation

Question 6

A client has a solid, raised lump larger than a papule that can be felt within the dermal or subcutaneous tissue. This is an example of which type of primary lesion?

Accepted Answer

Nodule

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Pustule

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Wheal

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Vesicle

A client states that her skin has felt dull and rough, and she has noticed more fine lines recently.During the skin analysis, you observe that her skin appears to be lacking water.Which skin condition does this describe?

A client states that her skin has felt dull and rough, and she has noticed more fine lines recently.
During the skin analysis, you observe that her skin appears to be lacking water.
Which skin condition does this describe?