Utah Master Esthetician Practice Exam

Disable ads (and more) with a membership for a one time $2.99 payment

Prepare for the Utah Master Esthetician Exam with engaging flashcards and multiple choice questions featuring hints and explanations. Enhance your knowledge and ace the exam!

Each practice test/flash card set has 50 randomly selected questions from a bank of over 500. You'll get a new set of questions each time!

Practice this question and more.

What skin condition contraindicates the use of a suction machine?

Dry skin
Couperose skin
Oily skin
Aged skin

The correct answer is: Couperose skin

Couperose skin, characterized by redness and visible capillaries, is particularly sensitive and easily irritated. The use of a suction machine in such cases can exacerbate the condition, leading to increased redness, irritation, or even bruising. Suction can cause additional stress to fragile capillaries, making it unsuitable for skin that is already compromised or showing signs of vascular issues. In contrast, while dry skin, oily skin, and aged skin present their own challenges, they do not typically involve the same level of sensitivity and concerning vascularity as couperose skin does. Therefore, it is essential for estheticians to avoid using suction on couperose skin to prevent aggravation and potential damage.