Skin Types
Fitzpatrick Scale
Sensitive Skin
Glossary
Glossary
100

What has moderate to Large Pores  in T Zone?

Combination Skin 

100

A. Who Developed the Fitzpatrick Scale?   

B. Fitzpatrick Scale Measures What? 

A. Dr.Thomas Fitzpatrick

B. Ultraviolet Exposure/ Treatment Tolerance 

100

Which Fitzpatrick Scale tends to be more sensitive? 

Fitzpatrick 1 

100

holistically

Evaluating the entire individual 

100

TEWL

transepidermal Water Loss ; Evaporation on the skin surface 

200

Pores very small; Feels soft and smooth texture with good elasticity? 

Normal Skin Types 

200

Describe Fitzpatrick Scale 1 eyes; hair and skin reaction? 

Blue, Green

Blonde, Red 

Always Burne's in sun very white skin 

English, Irish, Or European

200

What Products are advised in Image for sensitive skin? 

Ormedic or Illuma 

200

Hypertrichosis

abnormal growth of hair where vellus hair normally grows. 

200

Melasma 

Hyperpigmentation patches of brown on the skin 

300

Small Fine pore size ; Feels rough, thin, and tight? 

Dry Skin Type 

300

Describe Fitzpatrick Scale 4 eyes; hair and skin reaction, Heritage?

Dark

Dark

Light Brown; Tans Easily experiences immediate pigment responses 

Mediterranean or Asian 

300

What is the goal for sensitive skin? 

Soothe; calm and protect 

300

Isotretinoin

Brand name for Accutane that is used to treat orally for acne.. No Facial Treatments can be preformed until client has been off this for 6 months 

300

Contraindications

Factors that prohibit a treatment due to health or medication reasons 

400

What Feels Thick and Firm, Uneven due to Congestion? 

Oily Skin Type 

400

Describe Fitzpatrick Scale 3 eyes; hair and skin reaction, Heritage?

Brown 

Dark

Tans well burne's moderately 

Spanish or Italian 

400

What is Telangiectasia? 

Visible broken capillaries due to intrinsic or extrinsic causes and are notable on sensitive skin around check and nose areas. 

400

Rhytides

Wrinkles 

400

Name 2 Contraindications  for Skin Treatments 

Skin disorder or disorders

Use of Isotretinoin 

Pregnancy ; Metal bones or plates; Pacemaker; Seizures 

Skin thinning or certain topical meds. Retinol A, Renova; Tazorac; Differin; or other Vita A 

500

What is Water Base verses Oil Base Products? What skin Type are prefered on Water Base?

Oil Base products protect acid mantle and increase barrier function; Water Base are oil free products that help hydration and balance of overactive oil glands.  

Water Base- Oily Skin; Combination; Normal  

Oil Base- Dry Skin Types 

500

Describe Fitzpatrick Scale 6 eyes; hair and skin reaction; Heritage ?

Dark 

Dark 

Never or Rarely Burnes, Tans easily 

African American 

500

Why is sensitive skin challenging to treat? 

Lower Tolerance for products and stimulation

500

Hirsutism

Excessive growth or Cover of Hair 

500

Striae

Dermal Scares due to rapid expansion or stretching! Known as Stretch Marks