Skin type
is a classification that describes a person's genetic
genetic
skin attributes. Skin type is determined by genet-ics and ethnicity, but like everything else, skin can change over time.
T-zone
is the center area of the face, corresponding to the "T" shape formed by the forehead, nose, and chin
palpation
to examine the skin through touch, manipulating it to determine conditions such as oiliness and elasticity.
holistically
a system of evaluating the entire individual in an interdisciplinary style, recognizing that body systems work synergistically
consent form
a customary written agreement between the esthetician (salon/spa) and the client for applying a treatment, whether routine or preoperative
contraindications
factors that prohibit a treatment due to a condition; treatments could cause harmful or negative side effects to those who have specific medical or skin conditions
d�collet�
also referred to as d�colletage (dek-UH-luh-taj); pertaining to a woman's lower neck and chest
Dehydration
lack of water
extrinsic
primarily environmental factors that contribute to aging and the appearance of aging
Fitzpatrick scale
scale used to measure skin's reaction to the sun. There are six types: type 1 is the fairest, and type 6 is the darkest; all skin falls somewhere on this scale when evaluated on factors such as eye color, skin tone, heritage, and response to UV exposure
hirsutism
condition pertaining to an excessive growth or cover of hair
hypertrichosis
condition of abnormal growth of hair, characterized by the growth of terminal hair in areas of the body that normally grow only vellus hair
intrinsic
skin-aging factors over which we have little control because they are a part of our genetics and familial heredity
isotretinoin
brand name: Accutane; a controlled prescription medication derived from vitamin A that is used to treat severe acne that has not responded to other treatments
melasma
a form of hyperpigmentation that is characterized by bilateral patches of brown pigmentation on the cheeks, jawline, forehead, and upper lip due to hormonal imbalances such as pregnancy, birth control pills, or hormone replacement therapy
NSAIDs
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs; over-the-counter medication used to reduce inflammation, such as ibuprofen
Palpation
manual manipulation of tissue by touching to make an assessment of its condition
photosensitivity
high sensitivity of the skin to UV light, usually following exposure or ingestion of certain medications, or chemicals that result in accelerated response of the skin to UV radiation
rhytids
wrinkles
skin type
classification that describes a person's genetic skin type
solar comedones
large open comedones, usually around the eyes, due to sun exposure
striae
dermal scars due to rapid expansion or stretching of connective tissue leaving deep red, pink, or purple linear marks on the skin that gradually fade to light pink or silver over time. they often occur during growth phases in puberty, pregnancy, and weigh
tech neck
rhytids that develop due to the repeated movement of looking down at a cell phone or other electronic device
telangiectasia
visible broken or distended capillaries less than 0.5 mm due to intrinsic or extrinsic causes
TEWL
abbreviation for transepidermal water loss; water loss caused by evaporation on the skin's surface
Wood's lamp
filtered black light that is used to illuminate skin disorders, fungi, bacterial disorders, and pigmentation