week 1.2- Extended Health screening
With proper sanitation, clients with herpes simplex can be treated with
Neither Basic facials or Microdemabrasion
Clients with blood pressure concerns should avoid anything that lowers their body heat. (T/F)
False
Clients who indicate that they have had acne or frequent blemishes should be asked about the history and pattern of the breakouts along with how long they have had the problem and how they have treated it. (T/F)
True
Acnegenic ingredients will cause inflammation in the follicle which can result in acne keratosis. (T/F)
False
When treating clients prone to cold sores
Use a prophylactic before stimulating treatments
Clients using Accutane need to be even more careful, since Accutane:
affects the skin of the entire body and stays in the body for long periods
Clients taking antibiotics should NOT receive:
Stimulating Treatments
Actinic keratosis are pre-cancerous lesions which may indicate the presence of skin cancer. (T/F)
True
An example of a topical keratolytic is:
Retin A
An esthetician can treat clients with HIV and AIDs when proper pre-cautions are taken but should not treat clients with Hepatitis without specific directions from a physician. (T/F)
True
Avoid heavy massage on large varicose veins as pressure may loosen a blot clot. (T/F)
True
An excessively thick stratum corneum will not absorb a moisturizer well. (T/F)
True
Clients that are more likely to have allergies tend to have:
thin, dry, erythemic skin
The number one cosmetic allergen is:
Fragrance
When treating clients with eczema or psoriasis
treat as sensitive skin
Clients using tretinoin must avoid
Waxing, heat and heat-producing products, Fragrance alcohol
Because keratolytic drugs peel the skin and make it more penetrable chemical exfoliation should often be avoided in those who are using these types of drugs. (T/F)
True
When performing a treatment on a client being treated for cancer all massage moves should be slow and very gently (T/F)
False
Erythemic skin is an indicator to avoid:
Keratolytic agents
Chemical exfoliants are not contraindicated for clients using Keratolytic drugs.(T/F)
False
What kind of effect does Accutane have on the body?
keratolytic
Erythemic skin turns red easily during simple esthetic procedures. (T/F)
False
Clients with high blood pressure may have:
Redness of the face, couperose, and facial swealling
Skins that turn red easily during simple esthetic procedures are said to have erythrosis. (T/F)
False
Common topical keratolytic drugs used by a client include Retin A, Renova, and Differen which is also known as Adapalene. (T/F)
True
Taking prophylactic drugs 1-2 weeks before an appointment allows the herpes simplex client to
Have alphahydroxy acid peels and have a microdermabrasion Facial.
Hemophilia is a disease in which:
the blood does not clot normally
Stress can cause or worsen acne and rosacea. (T/F)
True
An example of a systemic drug is:
Accutane and prednisone
Fragrance and preservatives are the first and second cause of cosmetic allergies.(T/F)
True
A chronic disorder is always:
Ongoing
Salicylic acid should be avoided on clients allergic to:
Aspirin
Erythemic skin is skin that:
turns red easily
Patch tests should be performed on what part of the body?
Behind the ear or inside the arm
An example of facial surgery that is elective is:
Scar revisons after burn, an eyelid lift to revamp sagging muscles, dermabrasion for post cystic acne
Overusing an exfoliant can over sensitize someone to that product and result in or cause an allergic reaction. (T/F)
False
When treating clients with seborrhea dermatitis:
avoid stimulating treatments and heavy creams
Keratolytic drugs cause the skin to peel. (T/F)
True
Which of these is NOT a chronic disorder?
cancer
Keratolytic agents are safely used with:
none of the following- all essential oils, fragrance products, alcohol based products
Clients using topical keratolytics on the face can still:
wax their legs
When treating clients with high blood pressure
avoid or use caution with any treatment that raises body temperature
Which drug can a patient use safely while receiving a chemical exfoliation?
Prozac
Retin A and Renova are also known as tretinoin. (T/F)
True
Clients allergic to aspirin should avoid
Wintergreen, Willow Bark, Filipendula Extract
Who can benefit from taking prophylactic treatments before visiting the spa?
clients with herpes simplex
OTC or over the counter types of medications are those that can be obtained without a prescription. (T/F)
True
Details about the products a client is presently using at home will often help to identify the source of present skin conditions. (T/F)
True
Hydroquinone is used to treat skin inflammation or dermatitis. (T/F)
False
Lupus patients can safely undergo which treatment without too much concern or caution?
steaming
Women who have acne or rosacea tend to also have:
Stress
When treating clients with chronic headaches
avoid electrical modalities
Hepatitis is a condition in which the liver is inflamed. A client with this condition should not be treated without specific written directions from their physician (T/F)
True
Oral medications frequently taken by clients include antacids, hormone replacement, antidepressants, blood pressure, and antibiotics. (T/F)
True
Keratolytic drugs can cause skin to be:
More permeable, more sensitive
Keratolytics should be used on clients with eczema or psoriasis to reduce the thickness of the stratum corneum and ensure penetration of treatment products. (t/f)
False
Waxing and other strong treatments are contraindicated for clients using the Prednisone, Retin A and Renova (also known as tretinoin) as well as Accutane which is the strongest topical acne drug that can make skin sensitive long after a client stops taking it (T/F)
False
Clients who experience edema:
Have Swelling
The drug tretinoin can be found in:
Renova
Synthetic ingredients are often more stable, more effective at stimulating cell renewal, and less likely to cause allergies. (T/F)
True
What causes flare up and pimples as a result of trying a new product or ingredient?
acnegenic substance
An oral form of Vitamin A, known as Accutane, will make the skin on the entire body very fragile and sensitive (T/F)
True