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36 Cards in this Set
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The __ is a skin typing system that shows the skin's ability to withstand sun exposure.
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Fitzpatrick scale
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The Fitzpatrick Scale classifies people with very fair skin, blond or red hair, and light colored eyes as:
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Type I
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__ on the Fitzpatrick Scale includes Mideastern skin that tans and is rarely sensitive to the sun.
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Type V
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Hyperkeartosis is defined as:
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excessive dead skin cell buildup and cell turnover
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Which ethnic skin is considered to be most sensitive to peels:
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Asian
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You should be most concerned about the __ when treating the skin.
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skin condition
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Which of the following are skin conditions?
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couperose
sensitive wrinkling |
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Rough areas that are caused by sun esposure and are sometimes accompanied by a layered scale or scab are characteristics of this skin condition?
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atinic keratosis
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Inflammatory redness is called:
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erythema
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What does MED satnd for?
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minimal erythema dose
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The treatments thst may trigger a epileptic seizure:
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light or electrical treatments
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UVB rays are characterized by:
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shorter stronger wavelengths
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What are the causes of erythema?
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cell damage and blood vessel dilation in the dermis
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This layer of the atomosphere is resposible for absrbing UVC rays:
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ozone layer
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High amounts of antioxidants can be found in these foods:
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berries and citrus fruits
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A family of antioxidants known as polyohenols can be found in:
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green tea
red grapes strawberries pomegranates |
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Lupus is one example of a(n) __ disease.
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autoimmune
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Clients with __ should not receive electrical treatments.
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heart abnormalities or pacemaker
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Asking your client how their skin feels during dofferent parts of the day provides valuable information about what?
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oiliness or dryness
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The four components fo every skin analysis include?
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look
fee; ask listen |
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Cosmetics are distinguished from drugs by this act:
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Cosmetic Act of 1938
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What category of ingredients cause the actual changes in the appearance of the skin?
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performance
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Anhydrous products include:
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lip balms
petrolatum-based products oil serums |
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Ingredients that are beneficial to dry skin are:
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fatty acids
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__ include oleic acid steric acid, and caprylic acid.
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Fatty acids
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__ reduce the surface tension of dirt and oils on the skin's surface and from an emulsion to lift them from the skin.
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detergent
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Products that enhance the effectiveness of a perservative are called:
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chelating agents
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Which ingredients help strengthen the immune system and stimulate metabolism?
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polyglucans and beta-glucans
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The functions of glycoproteins include:
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enhancing cellular metabolism, which boosts oxygen uptake in the cell
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Ingredients that improve the srpeadability of formulations are called:
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vehicles
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Closed, lipid bilayer spheres that encapsulate ingredients, target their delivery to specific tissues of the skin, and control their release, are called:
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liposomes
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Vitamin A:
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stimulates cell repair
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What is formed by decomposition of oils or fats, is an excellent skin softner and humectant, and a very strong water binder?
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glycerine
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DMAE:
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boosts the effects of other antioxidants
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Combination skin needs:
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water-based products
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How does benzoyl peroxide treat acne?
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sterilizes the follicle
releases free radical oxygen that kills the bacteria irrigates and sloughs out acne impactions |
