Look, Touch, Ask
What are the three methods used during skin analysis?
Look, Touch, Ask
Which skin type has balanced oil production and small pores?
Normal
Which tool provides both light and magnification?
Magnifying Lamp
What skin condition involves redness, irritation, and reactivity?
Sensitivity
What does the Fitzpatrick scale measure?
Skin’s response/tolerance to UV exposure
What should you use to examine the skin closely during “Look”?
Magnifying lamp and Wood’s lamp
Which skin type has limited oil production and may feel tight?
Dry
Which tool uses black light to reveal different skin conditions?
Wood's Lamp
What condition may show a dull appearance, flakiness, and fine wrinkles?
Texture
What types of services can Fitzpatrick typing help guide?
Chemical exfoliation and laser treatments
What test can be used during “Touch” to check skin sensitivity?
Reactive skin test (pressing skin to gauge sensitivity)
Which skin type has uneven oil production, especially in the T-zone?
Combination
What does a higher diopter mean on a magnifying lamp?
What test is used to assess skin elasticity?
Elasticity Test
Why might a client’s self-identified Fitzpatrick type be inaccurate?
Clients may misidentify their skin type
What should you ask the client about their home-care routine?
Products and routine they currently use
Which skin type typically has large pores and widespread oil production?
Oily
What color fluorescence can indicate active oil production?
Orange
What can slow skin rebound indicate?
Reduced elasticity/aging
What is PIH?
Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation
Why do we use “Look, Touch, Ask”?
To identify skin type, conditions, concerns, and treatment needs
What is the main treatment goal for oily skin?
Decrease/control excess oil production
What must the room be like when using a Wood’s lamp?
Dark, with no ambient light
Name two things you might observe when analyzing aging skin.
Wrinkles, laxity, dullness, pigmentation, redness, loss of density
Why is Fitzpatrick typing important before certain treatments?
It helps identify treatment risks and appropriate treatment intensity