PROFESSIONAL LHR EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% PASS
2026/2027
Lasers can harm skin if self tanner, spray tan or prolonged sun exposure is present in treatment
are. T/F - ANS True
LHR contraindications: - ANS Recent tan or spray tan
Accutane
Pregnacy
Open sores
Photosensitive medications & topical creams
Clinical Endpoints for LHR: - ANS Perfollicular Edema
Mild erythema
It is recommended to wear SPF30 with 8-9% zinc when receiving laser. T/F - ANS True
Rare laser complication - ANS Paradoxical Hair growth
Before treating patients assess their......... - ANS Fitz type
Tanning habits
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, Contraindications
Liver spots, age spots & sun induced freckles are examples of.... - ANS Lentingines
Fitz 1-3 can be treated with what wavelength? - ANS Any wavelength
Fitz 4-8 can be treated with what wavelength? - ANS Longer wavelength
How long should an actuate patient wait to receive laser treatment? - ANS 6 months
ABCDEs of melanoma - ANS asymmetry, border, color, diameter, evolution
How can melasma darken? - ANS Prolonged sun exposure & heat
What does PWS stand for? - ANS Port Wine Stain
Another name for telangiectasia? - ANS spider veins
Pre LHR Instructions: - ANS Avoid sun exposure 2-3 weeks before
Avoid electrolysis, tweezing or waxing 6-8 weeks prior
Herpes simplex patients must begin antiviral therapy 2 days prior & continue 1 week post
Tanning products discontinued before & during
Antibiotics & other photosensitive medicine 2 weeks prior
Shave & avoid lotions
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% PASS
2026/2027
Lasers can harm skin if self tanner, spray tan or prolonged sun exposure is present in treatment
are. T/F - ANS True
LHR contraindications: - ANS Recent tan or spray tan
Accutane
Pregnacy
Open sores
Photosensitive medications & topical creams
Clinical Endpoints for LHR: - ANS Perfollicular Edema
Mild erythema
It is recommended to wear SPF30 with 8-9% zinc when receiving laser. T/F - ANS True
Rare laser complication - ANS Paradoxical Hair growth
Before treating patients assess their......... - ANS Fitz type
Tanning habits
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, Contraindications
Liver spots, age spots & sun induced freckles are examples of.... - ANS Lentingines
Fitz 1-3 can be treated with what wavelength? - ANS Any wavelength
Fitz 4-8 can be treated with what wavelength? - ANS Longer wavelength
How long should an actuate patient wait to receive laser treatment? - ANS 6 months
ABCDEs of melanoma - ANS asymmetry, border, color, diameter, evolution
How can melasma darken? - ANS Prolonged sun exposure & heat
What does PWS stand for? - ANS Port Wine Stain
Another name for telangiectasia? - ANS spider veins
Pre LHR Instructions: - ANS Avoid sun exposure 2-3 weeks before
Avoid electrolysis, tweezing or waxing 6-8 weeks prior
Herpes simplex patients must begin antiviral therapy 2 days prior & continue 1 week post
Tanning products discontinued before & during
Antibiotics & other photosensitive medicine 2 weeks prior
Shave & avoid lotions
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