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What is skin type?
A classification that describes a person's genetic skin attributes.
Skin type is based on what factors?
Oil in the sebaceous glands and the amount of lipids in between the cells.
What are the 4 skin types?
What is the Fitzpatrick scale used for?
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What does the Glogau scale evaluate?
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What does the Rubin scale measure?
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What are characteristics of sensitive skin?
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What is considered the most challenging skin type?
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Which skin types are oilier and thicker?
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What is 'Tech Neck'?
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What areas have fewer sebaceous glands?
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What are intrinsic and extrinsic factors?
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What are contraindications?
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What is a client consultation?
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What is an intake form?
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What is a consent form?
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What is a client chart?
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How long is the typical consultation?
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What does lipidic mean?
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What does alipidic mean?
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What is occlusive?
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What is acne?
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What is actinic keratosis?
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What is asphyxiated skin?
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What is the difference between open comedones and closed comedones?
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What characterizes couperose skin?
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What are cysts?
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What is erythema?
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What is hirsutism?
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What is hyperkeratinization?
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What is hyperpigmentation?
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What is hypopigmentation?
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What is keratosis?
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What is melasma?
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What are papules and pustules?
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What is poikiloderma of Civatte?
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What is sebaceous hyperplasia?
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What are Glogau's types?
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Study Notes
Skin Types and Classifications
- Skin type classification is based on genetic attributes.
- Skin types are determined by the oil in sebaceous glands and lipid levels between skin cells.
- Four primary skin types: Normal, Oily, Combination, and Dry.
Skin Tolerance and Damage Scales
- Fitzpatrick Scale measures skin's sun exposure tolerance.
- Glogau Scale assesses photodamage categorized by age-related wrinkling.
- Rubin Scale measures depth of photodamage.
Characteristics and Challenges of Skin
- Sensitive skin is fragile, thin, and prone to redness.
- Type IV skin is considered the most challenging to treat.
- Types V and VI feature oilier and thicker skin.
Common Skin Conditions
- "Tech Neck" can occur from prolonged device use, leading to neck and spine pain.
- Areas like the neck and décolletage have fewer sebaceous glands, affecting skin quality.
- Acne involves chronic papular and pustular eruptions with increased sebum production.
- Actinic keratosis is a skin condition caused by sun exposure.
Skin Issues Explained
- Asphyxiated skin lacks oxygen.
- Open comedones are blackheads; closed comedones are whiteheads.
- Couperose skin shows redness and distended capillaries due to weakened walls.
- Cysts are fluid-filled, diseased matter located beneath the skin.
Pigmentation and Texture Conditions
- Erythema refers to skin redness.
- Hirsutism is excessive hair growth in areas where males typically grow hair.
- Hyperkeratinization is excessive accumulation of dead skin cells.
- Hyperpigmentation is darkened skin areas due to excess melanin, while hypopigmentation appears lighter due to melanin deficiency.
- Melasma is a brownish facial pigmentation commonly seen in pregnancy, also known as chloasma.
Additional Skin Characteristics
- Papules are small elevations without fluid, whereas pustules contain pus.
- Poikiloderma of Civatte results in pigmentation, mainly on the neck, due to sun exposure.
- Sebaceous hyperplasia involves benign lesions in oilier facial areas.
- Seborrhea refers to excessive sebaceous gland activity leading to an overproduction of sebum.
Effects of Sun Exposure
- Solar comedones are large blackheads around the eyes resulting from sun exposure.
- Striae, commonly known as stretch marks, are dermal scars creating visible lines.
Treatment and Client Management
- Sensitive skin requires soothing, calming, and protective treatments.
- Client consultations involve verbal communication to assess desired results.
- Intake forms serve as questionnaires to gather client details.
- Consent forms are written agreements between clients and estheticians for specific treatments.
- Client charts record all notes from skin analysis, treatments performed, and home-care recommendations.
Key Notes on Scales and Types
- Glogau's types range from 1 to 4 based on photodamage.
- Rubin's levels categorize skin damage into three levels.
- Categorized skin types include Normal, Combination, Oily, and Dry.
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Test your knowledge about different skin types and their classifications. This quiz covers essential concepts like the Fitzpatrick and Glogau scales, as well as the four main skin types. Perfect for anyone interested in dermatology and skincare.