Skin Analysis & Client Intake Flashcards
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Which of the following is an absolute contraindication to performing a facial service?
Answer: Active impetigo (bacterial skin infection)
Active impetigo is a highly contagious bacterial infection, making any facial service a contraindication to prevent spreading infection.
A client's intake form reveals she has diabetes. Which skin concern is this client MORE prone to during cosmetology services?
Answer: Poor wound healing and increased infection risk
Diabetic clients have compromised circulation and immune response, leading to slower wound healing and higher infection susceptibility.
When assessing skin texture during analysis, what does coarse or rough texture typically indicate?
Answer: Hyperkeratinization or buildup of dead skin cells
Coarse or rough skin texture is typically caused by excess keratin buildup (hyperkeratinization) or inadequate exfoliation.
What is the primary reason a cosmetologist should perform a thorough skin consultation before every appointment, even for returning clients?
Answer: To update records with any changes in health, medications, or skin condition
A client's health, medications, and skin condition can change between visits, directly affecting treatment safety and product selection.
A client with visible telangiectasia (broken capillaries) on the cheeks should AVOID which type of treatment?
Answer: High-frequency galvanic current directly on the area
High-frequency electrical currents can further damage fragile, dilated capillaries, worsening the appearance of telangiectasia.
Which ingredient in a client's current skincare routine would MOST likely cause photosensitivity, requiring a reminder about sun protection?
Answer: Retinol
Retinol accelerates skin cell turnover, temporarily reducing the stratum corneum's thickness and increasing UV sensitivity.
During a skin analysis, a cosmetologist observes raised, flesh-colored lesions with a rough surface on a client's hand near the wrist. This is MOST likely:
Answer: Verruca vulgaris (common wart)
Verruca vulgaris (common warts) are caused by HPV and appear as raised, rough-textured lesions, commonly on the hands.