Utah Master Esthetician Practice Exam

What type of biological response does skin needling promote?

1. Inflammation

2. Wound healing

3. Skin pigmentation

4. Collagen breakdown

The correct answer is: Wound healing

Skin needling promotes wound healing as it involves creating tiny micro-injuries in the skin’s surface, which triggers the body's natural healing response. This micro-injury process stimulates the production of collagen and elastin, two essential proteins that contribute to the skin's firmness and elasticity. When the skin perceives these injuries, it activates inflammatory processes and repair mechanisms, facilitating regeneration and rejuvenation of the tissue. While inflammation is an initial phase in the wound healing process, it is not the primary goal of skin needling; instead, it is a temporary response that helps to facilitate the healing process. Similarly, while some treatments may impact skin pigmentation, that is not the intended outcome of skin needling. Collagen breakdown is also not relevant in this context, as skin needling aims to enhance collagen production rather than break it down. Thus, the correct answer reflects the overall objective and effect of skin needling on the skin's biological response.