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WorksheetsPSI Contraindications for Facial Services
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
A contraindication is best defined as:
A product that enhances skin care results
A condition requiring avoidance of certain treatments
A method of exfoliation for sensitive skin
A physician’s written approval for services
If a client is allergic to fragrance, which action is contraindicated?
Using unscented products
Using scented products
Performing electrical treatments
Performing a skin analysis
Which medication requires avoiding waxing and peeling agents for at least 6 months?
Prednisone
Retin-A®
Isotretinoin (Accutane)
Ibuprofen
A client is currently using Retin-A®. What service should be avoided on the treated area?
Facial massage
Waxing
Cleansing
Moisturizing
A pregnant client requests a chemical peel. What is the correct response?
Proceed with caution
Perform only electrical treatments
Require physician’s written permission before proceeding
Avoid all facial services permanently
A client with a pacemaker requests microcurrent therapy. What should you do?
Perform the service carefully
Avoid electrical treatments
Use only light-based treatments
Refer to another esthetician
Why should clients on oral steroids avoid waxing?
Steroids increase hair growth
Steroids cause thinning of the skin
Steroids reduce allergic reactions
Steroids improve healing time
A client with diabetes requests extractions. What is the safest approach?
Proceed normally
Avoid extractions without physician approval
Use more pressure during extraction
Perform only waxing services
Which condition requires postponing all facial services until cleared by a physician?
Sensitive skin
Open sores or herpes simplex
Pregnancy
Allergies
A client reports taking blood thinners. Which service is contraindicated without physician approval?
Cleansing
Waxing
Moisturizing
Skin analysis
A client with lupus requests a stimulating facial massage. What is the correct action?
Perform massage carefully
Avoid massage without physician permission
Use exfoliating scrubs instead
Proceed with electrical treatments
A client with recent facial surgery requests a facial. What should you do?
Perform only light exfoliation
Require physician’s permission before treatment
Avoid moisturizing products
Proceed with waxing only
