Masters Chapter 11 Flashcards

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What ethnicity has a score of one on the Lancer Ethnicity Scale?

People of Nordic or Celtic ancestry

What causes intrinsic aging?

Genetics

What is the energy in the body known as in Japan?

What are the energy pathways found in each of the organs of the body called in acupuncture?

Meridians Signup and view all the answers

What element of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) includes the energies of heart, small intestine, and red blood circulation?

Fire Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of women who have more estrogen than androgen in their systems?

Smaller, more defined waists Signup and view all the answers

What does a magnifying lamp allow you to do?

Determine a client's skin texture, tissue elasticity, and visible conditions Signup and view all the answers

What category of skin conditions should be treated FIRST?

Signs of traumatized skin Signup and view all the answers

What ethnicity is the Kawada skin classification system designed for?

Individuals of Japanese descent Signup and view all the answers

How does darker skin typically respond to trauma?

With hyperpigmentation Signup and view all the answers

Which ethnic backgrounds from the Lancer Ethnicity Scale fall into the rating scale of 4?

Polynesian, Thai, Korean and Mediterranean Signup and view all the answers

If a female client would be a Fitzpatrick Type III, but her ethnicity is part Cherokee Indian, which classification would you place her in for an IPL?

Fitzpatrick IV Signup and view all the answers

Laser resurfacing may be performed on which Rubin Level?

Rubin Level 3 Signup and view all the answers

The Glogau classification system evaluates the level of _____ based on wrinkling.

photodamage Signup and view all the answers

The Roberts Skin Type Classification System commonly uses the term i/i/i, which identifies response from which of the following?

Inflammation, injury and insult Signup and view all the answers

Which treatment(s) would you perform on a Rubin Level 1?

AHA and BHA treatments Signup and view all the answers

CFM; bridge of the nose?

Spleen Signup and view all the answers

CFM; heart?

Upper lip Signup and view all the answers

CFM; hormones?

Chin area Signup and view all the answers

CFM; cheeks?

Lungs Signup and view all the answers

CFM; temple areas?

Gallbladder Signup and view all the answers

CFM; lower part of the circle around the eye?

Spleen Signup and view all the answers

CFM; between the eyebrows?

Liver Signup and view all the answers

What is wood associated with?

Oily skin, blackheads, and hyperpigmentation Signup and view all the answers

What is metal associated with?

Dry, dull, lifeless skin Signup and view all the answers

What is earth associated with?

Lymph circulation problems Signup and view all the answers

What is water associated with?

Dehydration, lack of tone, wrinkles Signup and view all the answers

What is fire associated with?

Irritated, red, sensitive scalp Signup and view all the answers

What Fitzpatrick type is common amongst people of a primarily Scottish background?

Type 1 Signup and view all the answers

What Glogau classification includes severe acne scarring?

Type IV Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of a person with a type I Glogau classification?

Has no wrinkles while at rest or moving Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the energies of water in TCM?

Kidney, bladder, and water movement Signup and view all the answers

What term did Dr. Pugliese use to describe the two categories he developed to identify a client's potential problems and needs based on body typing?

Isotypes Signup and view all the answers

What type of treatment is indicated for a client with a level two Rubin's classification?

Medium-depth peels and aggressive home care including retinoids and hydroquinone Signup and view all the answers

What category of skin conditions should be treated last?

Signs of aging Signup and view all the answers

What are the upper lip, tip of the nose, and the area around the nostrils acupuncture points for?

Heart Signup and view all the answers

You should ask if the client has freckles on unexposed areas of the body when determining the Fitzpatrick type.

False Signup and view all the answers

What Fitzpatrick skin type is common amongst people of Asian and Indian backgrounds?

Type V Signup and view all the answers

What element is related to redness and couperose skin in TCM?

Fire Signup and view all the answers

The three I's of the Roberts Skin Type Classification System are inflammation, injury, and insult.

True Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of women with androgen isotypes?

Tend to have thicker, oilier skin Signup and view all the answers

What skin classification system uses cards with different grades of pigment and hues?

Taylor Hyperpigmentation Scale Signup and view all the answers

What are the pathways through which energy flows known as in Ayurveda?

Energetic centers or chakras Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Lancer Ethnicity Scale

People of Nordic or Celtic ancestry receive a score of one on the scale.
Ethnic backgrounds rated four include Polynesian, Thai, Korean, and Mediterranean.

Aging and Skin

Intrinsic aging results from genetic factors.
Women with higher estrogen levels typically exhibit smaller, defined waistlines.
Clients showing redness or trauma to the skin should be prioritized for treatment.

Energy Concepts in Different Cultures

Japanese refer to energy in the body as "Ki."
Acupuncture uses meridians to describe energy pathways within organs.
Ayurveda defines energy pathways as energetic centers or chakras.

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)

The fire element in TCM encompasses heart, small intestine, and red blood circulation energies.
Specific skin conditions are associated with elements:
- Wood relates to oily skin, blackheads, and hyperpigmentation.
- Metal corresponds to dry, lifeless skin.
- Earth indicates lymph circulation issues.
- Water signifies dehydration, wrinkles, and lack of tone.
- Fire associates with irritated and sensitive scalp conditions.

Skin Classification Systems

Fitzpatrick Type III adjusts to Fitzpatrick IV for individuals of Cherokee descent when assessing for IPL.
Rubin classification level 1 is suited for AHA and BHA treatments; level 2 needs medium-depth peels and stronger home care.
Glogau classification type IV includes severe acne scarring, while type I shows no wrinkles at rest.

Acupuncture and Energy Points

Acupuncture points related to the heart are located at the upper lip, tip of the nose, and nostrils.
Specific CFM areas correspond to different organs:
- Bridge of the nose: Spleen
- Heart: Upper lip
- Hormones: Chin area
- Cheeks: Lungs
- Temple areas: Gallbladder
- Lower eye circle: Spleen
- Between eyebrows: Liver

Skin Properties and Responses

Darker skin often experiences hyperpigmentation after trauma, which is challenging to resolve.
Women with androgen isotypes demonstrate thicker, oilier skin.

Hyperpigmentation and Skin Type Assessment

The Taylor Hyperpigmentation Scale evaluates pigmentation through cards with varying grades.
Determining Fitzpatrick type excludes questions about freckles on unexposed skin areas.

Dr. Pugliese's Classification

Dr. Pugliese identified two categories for evaluating clients' needs based on body types, called isotypes.

General Treatment Guidelines

Treat visible signs of trauma and aging in a prioritized manner, addressing aging concerns last.

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