WorksheetsChemical Peels- Are You Ready? Pop Quiz
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
The 3 main conditions treated with chemical peels are:
Aging, Skin Rejuvenation, Acne
Aging, Acne, Pigmentation
Acne, Pigmentation, Texture
Pigmentation, Texture, Skin Rejuvenation
The main action of a chemical peel is desquamation of the stratum corneum and stimulation of collagen.
True
False
It is important that the client prepares their skin prior to receiving a chemical peel at least ____ days in advance.
7
10
15
18
During the proliferation (wound healing) phase, what occurs?
New tissue made of collagen & extra cellular matrix contracts, epithelial cells resurface to the injury.
The extra cellular matrix produces new collagen & elastin to resurface to the injury.
Type 3 collagen is remodeled to Type 1 to resurface to the injury
Type 1 collagen is remodeled to type 3 to resurface to the injury
Level 2 peels are: (multiple answers)
Jessner/TCA
AHA & BHA
Lactic/Glycolic
Pumpkin Enzyme
Which peel will show flaking and/or mild peeling?
Enzymes
Lactic/Glycolic
AHA/BHA
Jessners/TCA
A lower pH of chemical peel will result with what type of action occurring?
A stronger & deeper action
A milder but deeper action
A stronger & more superficial action
A milder but more superficial action
Salicylic peels are suitable for which skin condition?
Aging
Acne
Pigmentation
Dehydration
A contraindication for use of a salicylic peel is:
Gluten Intolerant/Celiac
Almond allergy
Lactose intolerant
Aspirin allergy
A mandelic peel is a universal peel & benefits an oily, aged, or pigmented skin, but a contraindication is:
Lactose intolerance
Aspirin Allergy
Almond/Nut allergy
Gluten intolerance
Benefits of a lactic peel are:
Anti-aging, evens skin tone, reduces pigmentation
Hydration, reduces sebum production, deep cleanses
Reduces sebum production, controls pigmentation, reduces pore size
Hydration, anti-aging, brightening
Glycolic peels are suitable for what Fitz skin type?
Fitz 1-6
Fitz 1-3
Fitz 1-4
Which of the following peels can be used for a Fitz 5?
Salicylic 10-20%, Mandelic 30-40%, Lactic 30%
Salicylic 10%, Mandelic 30%
Salicylic 10%, Glycolic 20%, Mandelic 30%
Lactic 30%
Level 3 peels are:
Jessners/TCA
AHA/BHA
Lactic/Glycolic
Mandelic/Enzymes
Which peel would you use on a sun-damaged, Fitz 2 with fine lines and excess sebum production?
Salicylic 20%
Glycolic 20%
Mandelic 30%
TCA
What Fitz skin type is TCA 15% used for?
Fitz 1-6
Fitz 1-4
Fitz 1-2
Fitz 1-3
Level 1 Peels are:
AHA & BHA
Lactic & Glycolic
Jessner/TCA
None of the above
How many layers do you apply for a Level 1 or Level 2 peel?
1
2
3
How many layers do you apply for a level 3 peel?
1-2
1-3
2-3
3+
Name Level 1 {Superficial} Peels:
AHA's: glycolic 30-50%, lactic 10-30%, and mandelic (40%
BHA's: Salicylic 30%
Enzymes
Salicylic 30%+
Glycolic 70%
Lactic 40%+
TCA 30-50%
Jessners Solution
When removing or neutralizing a peel, how many passes with cold 4x4's (Esty wipes) does it take?
1
1-3
3-6
10
A chemical peel should stay on for a minimum of ___ minutes to a maximum of ___ minutes.
3-8
5-10
10-15
1-5
Enzyme Peels can treat which condition(s):
Dehydration
Aging/Pigmentation
Fine Lines
All of the above
Name Level 2 {Superficial} Peels:
TCA 30-50%
Jessners Solution
Glycolic 30%+
Salicylic up to 40-70%
Lactic 40%+
Pumpkin Enzymes
Enzymes & AHA's like glycolic, mandelic, lactic
BHAs like Salicylic
A course of tailored treatments specific to the client needs is recommended. How frequently can the client return for further chemical peel treatments?
Once a week
Once every 2 weeks
Once every 3 weeks
Once a month
