Skin Care Exam Questions with Complete
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Secondary Lesion- Scar: (or cicatrix) is a formation resulting from a lesion, which extends
into the dermis or deeper, and is part of the normal healing process. Scars are permanent.
However, they can generally become less noticeable with time. The size and shape of scars are
dependent upon the extent of the original injury. Keloids are thick scars.
Secondary Lesion- Fissure: a crack or a line in the skin that may penetrate as deep as the
dermis. Fissures can be dry or moist. These lesions often occur when skin loses its flexibility due
to exposure to wind, cold, or water.
Secondary Lesion- Ulcer: an open lesion visible on the surface of the skin that may result
in the loss of portions of the dermis and may be accompanied by pus. Skincare services may not
be performed when such a condition is present.
Characteristics of Rashes: small red bumps, urticaria (hives), blisters, scales, and
erythema (Redness)
,Atopic Dermatitis: Hereditary rash or an inflammation of the skin, characterized by dry,
sensitive, irritated skin
Atopic: refers to excess inflammation in the skin, lining of the nose, or lungs.
Atopy: "without place" describes an individual's hereditary sensitivity to the environment
Atopic Dermatitis can start in _________________ and continue throughout life, or it may start
in adulthood. Clients who have this rash often have a history of.... 1)childhood
2).... hay fever, asthma and other allergic reactions
Common locations for atopic dermatitis: face, neck and body folds. In young adults, it
affects primarily the hands and feet.
Considerations/Contraindications for Atopic Dermatitis: The esthetician should be
cautious when choosing treatments/products for these clients because they have sensitivities to
many different substances such as fragrances, colours, dyes, preservatives. Temperature changes
and activities that cause sweating may aggravate the condition.
, Atopic dermatitis worsens in... low humidity and in the winter, when the skin is
dehydrated
Treatments for atopic dermatitis include: applying heavy moisturizing lotions after
bathing while the skin is still wet, applying steroid creams, and increasing environmental
humidity with a humidifier. Clients with this condition should avoid frequent hot showers and
baths.
Contact Dermatitis: A rash caused either by an allergic reaction from contact with
substances such as dyes, detergents, nickel, fabrics or plants, or by non-allergic irritation from
contact with these substances
How is contact dermatitis characterized? characterized by a red, itchy, irritated eruption in
the specific area of contact with the substance
Contact dermatitis- the _____________ the skin is in contact with the irritating agent, or the
more ________________ the substance, the more severe the reaction. 1)longer
2)concentrated
Solutions
Secondary Lesion- Scar: (or cicatrix) is a formation resulting from a lesion, which extends
into the dermis or deeper, and is part of the normal healing process. Scars are permanent.
However, they can generally become less noticeable with time. The size and shape of scars are
dependent upon the extent of the original injury. Keloids are thick scars.
Secondary Lesion- Fissure: a crack or a line in the skin that may penetrate as deep as the
dermis. Fissures can be dry or moist. These lesions often occur when skin loses its flexibility due
to exposure to wind, cold, or water.
Secondary Lesion- Ulcer: an open lesion visible on the surface of the skin that may result
in the loss of portions of the dermis and may be accompanied by pus. Skincare services may not
be performed when such a condition is present.
Characteristics of Rashes: small red bumps, urticaria (hives), blisters, scales, and
erythema (Redness)
,Atopic Dermatitis: Hereditary rash or an inflammation of the skin, characterized by dry,
sensitive, irritated skin
Atopic: refers to excess inflammation in the skin, lining of the nose, or lungs.
Atopy: "without place" describes an individual's hereditary sensitivity to the environment
Atopic Dermatitis can start in _________________ and continue throughout life, or it may start
in adulthood. Clients who have this rash often have a history of.... 1)childhood
2).... hay fever, asthma and other allergic reactions
Common locations for atopic dermatitis: face, neck and body folds. In young adults, it
affects primarily the hands and feet.
Considerations/Contraindications for Atopic Dermatitis: The esthetician should be
cautious when choosing treatments/products for these clients because they have sensitivities to
many different substances such as fragrances, colours, dyes, preservatives. Temperature changes
and activities that cause sweating may aggravate the condition.
, Atopic dermatitis worsens in... low humidity and in the winter, when the skin is
dehydrated
Treatments for atopic dermatitis include: applying heavy moisturizing lotions after
bathing while the skin is still wet, applying steroid creams, and increasing environmental
humidity with a humidifier. Clients with this condition should avoid frequent hot showers and
baths.
Contact Dermatitis: A rash caused either by an allergic reaction from contact with
substances such as dyes, detergents, nickel, fabrics or plants, or by non-allergic irritation from
contact with these substances
How is contact dermatitis characterized? characterized by a red, itchy, irritated eruption in
the specific area of contact with the substance
Contact dermatitis- the _____________ the skin is in contact with the irritating agent, or the
more ________________ the substance, the more severe the reaction. 1)longer
2)concentrated
