Pigmentation

What type of light-based therapy is generally not recommended for Fitzpatricks V-IV?

• Red LED therapy
  

• IPL (Intense Pulsed Light)

• Fractional Laser

• Radiofrequency

What is a safe starting point for treating hyperpigmentation in darker skin tones?

• Perform deep chemical peels regularly

• Go slowly, use gentle exfoliation and target the underlying causes with safe, brightening ingredients and prevent with SPF

• Avoid any treatments, as pigmentation is irreversible

• Only use laser treatments for quick results

Which of the following is a common concern when treating darker skin tones with lasers?

• Hyperpigmentation or hypopigmentation

• Pain

• Sensitive skin post-treatment

• Abnormal erythema

Hypopigmentation is contraindicated to treatments such as chemical peels, laser & microneedling

• True

• False

Post inflammatory erythema (PIE) is caused by papules, pustules and cystic acne

• True

• False

Which of the following can cause some types of Hypopigmentation?

• Bacteria & yeasts

• Tranexamic acid

• Facial scrubs

• Avoiding the sun

Eczema can cause hyperpigmentation and thickening of the skin due to what?

• Making the skin sensitive to cleansing

• Frequent scratching & itching

• Excess bacteria on the skin

• Poor blood circulation

What type of disease is Vitiligo?

• Bacterial

• Infectious

• Auto-immune

• Viral

The Lancer Scale is based on the race and genetic background of individuals?

• True

• False

Where are Melanocytes located within the skin?

• Dermis

• Epidermis

• Hypodermis

• Stratum Corneum