Skin Conditions
Primary skin lesions are changes in the structure of the skin during:
What is the early stages of development
All of the following factors affect skin absorption EXCEPT:
condition of thermoreceptors
What should PH of the skin be
4.5 - 5.5
The term for the buildup of skin cells on the epidermis is:
What is keratosis
Smoking is known to cause:
increased wrinkling
A chronic inflammatory disorder of the sebaceous glands that occurs when hair follicles become plugged with sebum, dead skin cells and bacteria is called:
What is acne
An ingredient used in skin care products to cover (mask) odor of raw ingredients is:
fragrance
Acids or bases used to alter the desired product pH level are called:
PH adjustors
Which medical condition has hormonal and reproductive challenges and usually shows acne and hair growth on the face and chin?
polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
What lifestyle factor causes a complex chemical response in the body that is mediated by the hypothalamus, pituitary and adrenal glands?
Stress
Oval or irregular patches of white skin that do not have normal pigment are characteristics of:
vitiligo
Examples of an emulsion include:
Cleansing Creams
A substance that is able to dissolve another substance is called a(n):
solvent
Identifying skin type, Fitzpatrick type and any skin conditions is performed during which part of the Skin Assessment and Recommendation System?
Analyze
How long before sun exposure should a sunscreen product be applied?
15 Minutes
Which secondary lesion is a dried mass that is the remains of an oozing sore?
Crust
Ingredients that are designed to dissolve keratin proteins on the surface of the skin are called:
Enzymes
Matter with definite weight but indefinite volume and shape is called:
Gas
The first stage of wound healing is:
homostatis
Eighty percent of facial aging is caused by cumulative UV exposure referred to as:
photoaging
Inflammation on the cheeks and nose in a typical "butterfly pattern" is a sign of what medical condition?
autoimmune disease
What type of exfoliation uses an abrasive material or device to stimulate removal of the upper layer of the stratum corneum is known as:
Mechanical
A solid is defined as:
matter with definite weight, volume and shape
What are the two primary immune cells in the epidermis?
Langerhans cells and macrophages
The 2 types of UV (ultraviolet) rays that sunscreen helps to protect skin against are:
UVA and UVB