CIDESCO FACIAL TREATMENTS 2026 FINAL REVIEW
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
What is true of photosensitivity?
It is a condition that results from taking certain medication.
It is a genetic condition that results in the inability to tan.
It is a psychological condition related to body dysmorphia.
It is a condition that particularly affects people with Fitzpatrick skin types 5 and 6. -
ANS-It is a condition that results from taking certain medication.
Which of the following Fitzpatrick skin types burns MOST readily?
Type 3
Type 2
Type 4
Type 1 - ANS-Type 1
Who may possibly receive safe electrical treatments?
Clients who have allergies
Clients with pacemakers
,Clients who are pregnant
Clients who have epilepsy - ANS-Clients who have allergies
What part of the skin is most often palpated during a skin analysis?
The eyes
The cheeks
The neck
The T-zone - ANS-the T-zone
What is true of actinic keratosis?
It can be precancerous.
It is caused by hormonal imbalances.
It is also known as telangiectasia.
It is indicated by absence of visible pores. - ANS-It can be precancerous.
What is a primary cause of an external effect on the skin?
Misuse of products
Vitamin deficiencies
Lack of exercise
Free radicals - ANS-misuse of products
What scale is used to measure the skin type's ability to tolerate sun exposure?
The Fitzpatrick scale
The Photosensitivity scale
The T-Zone scale
Erythema scale - ANS-The Fitzpatrick scale
,When performing a skin analysis, a client's normal state of dryness might not be visible
.
outside of the T-zone
under a magnifying light
in the T-zone
after cleansing - ANS-after cleansing
An esthetician should ask about a client's lifestyle and describe any observations about
the skin's appearance .
after applying toner and before touching the skin
before applying toner and after touching the skin
after examining the skin with a magnifying lamp and before determining skin type
before putting on eye pads and after touching the skin - ANS-before applying toner and
after touching the skin
Before performing any service, estheticians must have a full awareness of .
the client's ethnicity
the client's diet
the client's exercise regimen
the client's skin type - ANS-the client's skin type
Redness and distended capillaries caused by a weakening of the capillary walls are a
condition called .
keratosis
telangiectasia
milia
erythema - ANS-telangiectasia
One example of something which has an extrinsic effect on the skin is .
, puberty
dehydration
free radicals
air quality - ANS-air quality
What is true of a client who has diabetes?
Exfoliation is contraindicated.
They might not realize a treatment is hurting them.
They may never receive electrical treatments.
Waxing is contraindicated. - ANS-They might not realize a treatment is hurting them.
What is contraindicated by skin-thinning medications such as Differin and Renova?
Massage
All treatments
Moisturizers
Waxing - ANS-Waxing
Skin type is first determined by observing .
the arms
the back of the leg
the neck
the T-zone - ANS-the T-zone
What is a result of albinism?
Seborrhea
Hypopigmentation
Keratosis
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
What is true of photosensitivity?
It is a condition that results from taking certain medication.
It is a genetic condition that results in the inability to tan.
It is a psychological condition related to body dysmorphia.
It is a condition that particularly affects people with Fitzpatrick skin types 5 and 6. -
ANS-It is a condition that results from taking certain medication.
Which of the following Fitzpatrick skin types burns MOST readily?
Type 3
Type 2
Type 4
Type 1 - ANS-Type 1
Who may possibly receive safe electrical treatments?
Clients who have allergies
Clients with pacemakers
,Clients who are pregnant
Clients who have epilepsy - ANS-Clients who have allergies
What part of the skin is most often palpated during a skin analysis?
The eyes
The cheeks
The neck
The T-zone - ANS-the T-zone
What is true of actinic keratosis?
It can be precancerous.
It is caused by hormonal imbalances.
It is also known as telangiectasia.
It is indicated by absence of visible pores. - ANS-It can be precancerous.
What is a primary cause of an external effect on the skin?
Misuse of products
Vitamin deficiencies
Lack of exercise
Free radicals - ANS-misuse of products
What scale is used to measure the skin type's ability to tolerate sun exposure?
The Fitzpatrick scale
The Photosensitivity scale
The T-Zone scale
Erythema scale - ANS-The Fitzpatrick scale
,When performing a skin analysis, a client's normal state of dryness might not be visible
.
outside of the T-zone
under a magnifying light
in the T-zone
after cleansing - ANS-after cleansing
An esthetician should ask about a client's lifestyle and describe any observations about
the skin's appearance .
after applying toner and before touching the skin
before applying toner and after touching the skin
after examining the skin with a magnifying lamp and before determining skin type
before putting on eye pads and after touching the skin - ANS-before applying toner and
after touching the skin
Before performing any service, estheticians must have a full awareness of .
the client's ethnicity
the client's diet
the client's exercise regimen
the client's skin type - ANS-the client's skin type
Redness and distended capillaries caused by a weakening of the capillary walls are a
condition called .
keratosis
telangiectasia
milia
erythema - ANS-telangiectasia
One example of something which has an extrinsic effect on the skin is .
, puberty
dehydration
free radicals
air quality - ANS-air quality
What is true of a client who has diabetes?
Exfoliation is contraindicated.
They might not realize a treatment is hurting them.
They may never receive electrical treatments.
Waxing is contraindicated. - ANS-They might not realize a treatment is hurting them.
What is contraindicated by skin-thinning medications such as Differin and Renova?
Massage
All treatments
Moisturizers
Waxing - ANS-Waxing
Skin type is first determined by observing .
the arms
the back of the leg
the neck
the T-zone - ANS-the T-zone
What is a result of albinism?
Seborrhea
Hypopigmentation
Keratosis
