Skin type characteristics
which skin type has small pores and flakey areas?
dry skin
The skin assessment and recommendation has how many parts?
4
what UV protection is recommended for all Fitzpatrick types? give examples
physical protection
ex: Sunglasses, hat
Why is it important to understand your clients health history?
It is important for keeping you both safe and some health issues can lead to contra-actions or contraindications for some services.
common medications can influence skin health including?
photosensitivity
skin typing classifies skin based on what?
Oil production or sebum
name 2 demographic information from the client intake form that will help you get to know your client
name
age
occupation
address/city
gender questions
Which Fitzpatrick types are high risk for skin cancer? (3)
Type 1, Type 2, Type 3
what modalities do you want to use on a client that has an eye disorder?
cover eyes completely. use eye cream designed for sensitivity.
If your client is taking this medication, you should avoid treatment.
accutane
This skin type is characterized with yellow/orange dots through the center part of the face when looked at through wood lamp.
Normal
which skin type has an "orange peel texture"
oily
Which Fitzpatrick type is considered more "burn-resistant"
Type 6
what 2 health conditions do you want to avoid doing treatment on if your client has them?
infection and cancer
what is an example of antibiotic medication?
z-pack
oil production can change with age, but what stays the same?
number of pores
Whats the last part of the skin assessment system?
Teach
When performing a service that may cause issues, treat the client as if they have what Fitzpatrick type?
The next highest type
what are the 4 steps to determine your clients health history?
1.Review the answer on clients intake form regarding medical conditions
2. verbally acknowledge their answer
3. ask about the status of health conditions.
4. Note on skin charting form
what are 2 side effects of sleep medication?
potential pins and needles in the hands and arms, and rashes
our genetic predisposition determines our skin type, number of pores, and what else?
oil production
the "observe" step of the skin assessment and recommendation system includes what?
Demographic information
client concerns
health history
lifestyle factors
which Fitzpatrick types can suffer from keloid scarring? (3)
Types 4, 5 & 6.
After you have looked at the health history, and have noted any concerns in the contraindications and cautions/health history sections in the skin charting form you also make a not in the?
summary analysis under lifestyle/health factors
what are 3 effects of corticosteroids?
increased body hair
easy bruising
poor healing