Sensitive Skin & Health Challenged Skin
T/F When the skin's immune system is activated the skin becomes red, swollen or inflamed.
true
T/F Transient sensitivity is more permanent and is generally caused by environmental factors.
False
T/F Increasing skin lipids will improve the skin's barrier function
True
For home care, gel masks are recommended for sensitive skin because they:
do not dry or tighten the skin
Which is NOT a definitive sign of sensitive skin?
distended capillaries
T/F The best time to have a facial is between 3pm to 5pm as the skin cells are open and the efficacy of skin care applied onto the skin is increased by 70%.
False
T/F Allergic reactions happen very quickly while irritant reactions can take a few days to appear.
False
Redness and flaking caused by overuse of benzoyl peroxide is an example of:
an irritant reaction
Which is a technique for testing sensitive skin?
touch-blanching
T/F Chemo or drug reactions during cancer treatment can affect the skin with red patches, severe itching, patches of swelling, and nails can become dry and cracked.
True
T/F Oil production by sebaceous glands is two times greater at noon than in the afternoon.
True
At the beginning of the night the process of cellular renewal and repair is the most effective.
True
Which is a term for small glass or metal globes that holds refrigerant fluid?
cryoglobes
The skin's natural barrier is made up of:
keratinocytes & lipids
T/F Skin irritants penetrate quickly into the skin when there are gaps in the keratinocytes
True
T/F Alcohol, spicy foods, heat, sun, and exercise are all vasoconstrictors and may aggravate the skin.
False
Which of the following cosmetic ingredients is NOT a preservative?
glycosaminoglycan
Restoration of the barrier function allows the skin to:
avoid irritant reactions
T/F As Menopause and pre menopause progresses estrogen declines causing skin changes including dry skin, wrinkling, acne, thinning hair and brittle nails.
True
T/F An hour of sleep before midnight is equivalent to two hours after midnight.
True
Which of the following statements is true?
an allergic reaction affects only certain individuals
The first step in treating skin reactions when you can't determine the offending product is to:
discontinue all products until the skin clears
T/F There can be significant side effects to cancer treatments such as chemotherapy and radiation on the condition of the skin.
True
T/F Sensitive skin will have a pink tone and appear very thin.
True
T/F Salon treatments of sensitive skin should focus on cleaning and calming the skin using antioxidants such as licorice, chamomile and green tea.
False
T/F Allergies & irritant reactions are treated in opposite ways.
False
T/F TEWL improves skin hydration.
False
T/F Sensitive skin frequently suffers from an impaired barrier function caused by a lack of hydration or moisture.
False
T/F Skin that welts from the slightest touch or scrape suffers from dermatographism.
True
Sensitive skin may be more subject to pain than normal skin because:
nerve endings are closer to the surface
T/F Your skin is more prone to an allergic reaction between 7am and 8am.
True
T/F Circadian rhythm is a scientific term that relates to the 24 hour cycle of biochemical, physiological or behavioural processes that can be observed in humans, plants and animals.
True
What should be used to cool the skin and reduce inflammation caused by irritants?
water compresses
T/F Cool mists are recommended for sensitive skin types.
True
T/F Allergic reactions affect only certain individuals while an irritant reaction can affect any skin type.
True
T/F Tobacco and caffeine which are vasoconstrictors, will cause a sudden dilation of blood vessels causing redness, and should be avoided in those with Rosacea
False
Which of the following statements is FALSE?
exfoliating agents can be used safely on any skin type
When cleansing sensitive skin, the less foam in the product the better because:
the more foam, the more detergent, so more lipids are removed in the process
Which of the following causes an irritant reaction in sensitive skin?
using a particular substance that has been rejected by the person's immune system
An injured or absent barrier function indicates what kind of damage?
environmental
T/F Rosacea is an acute condition of diffuse erythema, many telangiectasia and flushing.
False
Rashes, redness, and swelling are objective symptoms, which mean they are:
visible
Reactions that result from abrasives such as a scrub or microdermabrasion are:
mechanical
T/F Hives form when histamine is released by fibroblast cells when the skin is irritated.
False
T/F Cellular renewal is 30 times greater at noon than at midnight.
False
T/F Allergic reactions may be treated with topical hydroquinone.
False
T/F Gaps between keratinocytes in the epidermis will allow transepidermal water loss.
True
The barrier function on sensitive skin can be reinforced with:
lipid ingredients
Why are high SPF sunscreens more likely to irritate sensitive skin?
they contain more absorbing chemicals
T/F Chemical sunscreens that absorb UV rays generate heat and are more likely to irritate sensitive skins.
True
Individuals with dermatographic skin often have a history of:
Asthma
As a general rule for sensitive skin, the more products used:
the harder to determine an aggravating factor if the client has a problem
T/F Perioral dermatitis is a good example of a sensitive skin condition resulting from environmental factors.
False
T/F Stress impairs the barrier function making skin more permeable, more sensitive, more reactive.
True
T/F Sensitive skin can be determined by touch blanching which leaves an area of the skin pink after pressing on it with the fingers.
False
T/F When steamers are used in a sensitive skin treatment the unit should be at least 18 inches away from the face' (the further the better) and its use limited – for example to 3 – 5 minutes.
True
T/F Use of corticosteroids cause skin thinning, stretch marks, bruising, perioral dermatitis, telangiectasia, and infections
True
Why are sunscreens with zinc oxide and titanium dioxide better for sensitive skin?
they reflect sunlight, decreasing the amount of heat absorbed by the skin
T/F A client who complains of Redness triggered by heat or alcohol may actually have Rosacea in an early or mild stage.
True
T/F In a sensitive skin type the nerve endings and blood vessels are very close to the surface.
True
T/F Late night eating is detrimental to skin complexions and provokes the appearance of blackheads.
True
T/F Nourishing masks and intensive creams are less beneficial between 1 pm to 3pm as our skin is in defensive mode, preventing penetration and absorption of active ingredients into deep skin layers.
False
Which of the following statements about allergic reactions is false?
the reaction will occur with the first exposure to a particular product or chemical