FREE Esthetician Practice Skin Analysis and Conditions Questions and Answers Flashcards
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Which skin condition is characterized by visible broken capillaries, persistent flushing, and papules primarily on the cheeks, nose, and chin?
Answer: Rosacea
Rosacea presents with chronic redness, visible blood vessels, and inflammatory papules concentrated in the central face area.
During a skin analysis, a client presents with enlarged pores, a shiny T-zone, and blackheads but has flaky patches on the cheeks. What skin type is this?
Answer: Combination skin
Combination skin features oiliness in the T-zone with dryness or normal texture in other areas such as the cheeks.
What does a positive response to the Fitzpatrick Scale classification help an esthetician determine?
Answer: The client's likelihood of sun sensitivity and burning
The Fitzpatrick Scale classifies skin into six types based on response to UV exposure, predicting burn and tanning tendencies.
A client has symmetrical brown patches on the forehead, upper lip, and cheeks that worsened during pregnancy. Which condition should the esthetician suspect?
Answer: Melasma
Melasma causes symmetrical hyperpigmented patches on the face and is commonly triggered by hormonal changes such as pregnancy.
When using a Wood's lamp during skin analysis, fluorescence appears bright blue-white in certain areas. What does this typically indicate?
Answer: Fungal infection
A bright blue-white or yellow-green fluorescence under a Wood's lamp commonly indicates the presence of a fungal infection on the skin.
Which layer of the epidermis contains melanocytes responsible for producing pigment that affects skin analysis findings?
Answer: Stratum basale
The stratum basale is the deepest epidermal layer and houses melanocytes that produce melanin for skin pigmentation.