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Face Reality Skincare CertificationExams Solved Correctly To Score A+
What is acne? CORRECT ANSWERS Inherited, inflammatory skin condition
5 Inflammatory conditions inside an acne-prone pore CORRECT ANSWERS 1.
Increased 5-alpha reductase
2. Deficiency in linoleic acid
3. Elevated levels of interleukin1a
4. Elevated levels of MMP-8
5. P. Acnes bacteria
Retention Hyperkeratosis CORRECT ANSWERS The overabundance of skin cells that
shed rapidly
Corneocytes CORRECT ANSWERS Abnormally sticky skin cells
P. Acnes Bacteria CORRECT ANSWERS Skin cells, sebum, and hair can clump
together into a plug. This plug gets infected with bacteria and swelling results
Closed Comedone CORRECT ANSWERS Whitehead
Open Comedone CORRECT ANSWERS Blackhead
Inflammatory Papule CORRECT ANSWERS Pimple
Inflammatory Pustule CORRECT ANSWERS Similar to pimple, but filled with white
blood cells
Why are antibiotics not the most effective when it comes to acne? CORRECT
ANSWERS Root cause of acne is not bacteria, so antibiotics is only treating a symptom
of the acne.
Root cause of acne CORRECT ANSWERS Plug of dead skin cells in the pore becomes
recognised as a foreign invader by the body. White blood cells are sent to the area to
defend against the "invader"
Core solution in treating acne CORRECT ANSWERS Use of products that penetrate the
pore and prevent dead skin cells from building up and to fight any inflammatory
tendencies
3 types of acne CORRECT ANSWERS 1. Inflamed
2. Non-inflamed
3. Combination acne
, Inflamed Acne Characteristics CORRECT ANSWERS Redness with pimples, pustules,
and possibly cysts.
Usually hot/warm to the touch.
Can bleed when extractions are performed.
Sensitive
Non-Inflamed Acne Characteristics CORRECT ANSWERS Dull, sluggish, and pebbly
appearance.
Open and closed comedones.
Usually not sensitive or reactive to products.
Combination Acne Characteristics CORRECT ANSWERS Most common.
Treat with inflamed acne protocol until inflammation clears.
Non-inflamed lesions will need to be treated more aggressively.
3 Levels of Acne Severity CORRECT ANSWERS Mild, moderate, and severe
Mild Acne CORRECT ANSWERS 10 lesions or less on each side of the face
Moderate Acne CORRECT ANSWERS 10-30 lesions on each side of the face
Severe Acne CORRECT ANSWERS 30 lesions or more on each side of the face
7 Most Common Acne Imposters CORRECT ANSWERS 1. Acne Rosacea
2. Steatocytoma Multiplex
3. Folliculitis
4. Staph Infection
5. Perioral Dermatitis
6. Keratosis Pilaris
7. Rosacea Fulminans/ Pyoderma Faciale
Causes of Rosacea CORRECT ANSWERS Allergic reaction to bacterial residue of
demodex mites
Triggers for Rosacea CORRECT ANSWERS Extreme weather, stress, exercise,
*alcohol, *spicy foods, wind, heated beverages, humidity, hot baths, sun, and wind
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