Sensitive Skin

What are some symptoms of sensitive skin

• Redness

• Pustules

• Uneven skin tone

• All of the above

An increase in TEWL indicates an impaired barrier function

• True

• False

What is the inflammation stage of the wound healing process

• Blood vessels in the wound constrict to reduce blood flow

• Collagen is remodelled from type III to type I and the wound fully closes

• A new network of blood vessels is constructed so granulation tissue can receive nutrients

• White blood cells and growth factors create swelling, heat and redness to the wounded area

What are some factors which can cause the skin to change colour? Select all that apply

• Hormones

• Exposure to chemicals

• Transpiration of cellular waste

• All of the above

Which light on the Observ 520 will show vascular or pigmentation?

• Cross polarised

• Parallel polarised

• True UV

• Woods Lamp

A chronic immune-mediated disease whereby the immune system becomes overactive resulting in keratinocytes being over stimulated

• Eczema

• Rosacea

• Psoriasis

Eczema weakens your skins natural barrier function which impacts the retention of moisture and protection against outside elements

• True

• False

What classification does eczema fit into?

• Endogenous

• Exogenous

Exogenous classifications are caused by links to hereditary/ internal factors rather than environment

• True

• False