Esthetic's Written State Board Exam (Review: Machines & Skin types)

Rubins Classification Of Photodamage correct answer: level 1 changes in epidermis, level 2 changes in epidermis and papillary dermis, level 3 deeper changes in dermis Glogau Scale correct answer: Evaluates photodamage based on wrinkling categorized by age. Type l minimal to no wrinkles ages 20-30, Type ll wrinkles only visible while in motion ages 30-40, Type lll wrinkles at rest ages 40-50, Type lV predominate wrinkles with severe photoaging. Fitzpatrick Scale correct answer: Developed by Dr. Thomas Fitzpatrick, measures skin types ability to tolerate sun exposure. Best to use when determining treatments and products for clients. Dr. Thomas Fitzpatrick correct answer: Developed the Fitzpatrick Scale Type l correct answer: Very fair skinned, blonde or red hair, light colored eyes, freckles, always burns, never tans, high risk for skin cancer and vascular damage Type ll correct answer: Fair skinned, light eyes, light hair, burns easily, tans with difficulty, high risk skin for cancer and vascular damage Type lll correct answer: Common type, fair, eye and hair color vary, sometimes burns, gradually tans, risk of hype and hypo pigmentation, moderate risk of skin cancer and vascular damage Type V correct answer: Middle Eastern skin, dark brown hair or black hair, brown eyes, rarely skin sensitive, skin darkens, may never burn, high risk for hyper and hypo pigmentation, high risk for scaring from treatments and trauma, moderate risk for vascular damage, low risk for Actinic aging from sun exposure. Type Vl correct answer: Black skin, brown eyes, rarely sun sensitive, tans easily, may never burn, very high risk of scarring and hyper or hypo pigmentation, moderate risk of vascular damage, lower risk of Actinic aging. Contraindications correct answer: Medications Accutane, Retin A, Renova, Tazorac, Differin. Blood thinners no extractions or waxing. Pregnancy no electrical, treat for sensitive skin. Allergies, use fragrance free products. Oral steroids, avoid stimulating exfoliating and waxing. Diabetes, no waxing no intense treatment. Lupus avoid harsh or stimulating treatments. Electrotherapy correct answer: Use of electrical devices for therapeutic benefits Sinusoidal Current correct answer: Smooth, repetitive alternating current. Most commonly used alternating current wave form, used in high frequency machines and can produce heat. Diopters correct answer: Various powers of magnification