| SKIN CONDITION |
CHARACTERISTICS |
| Aging Skin |
- Influenced by genetics, exposure to the elements (especially the sun), free radical damage, glycation, health conditions, overall skin care regimen, and lifestyle
- Loss of collagen and elasticity, wrinkles, lines, sagging skin, lipid atrophy, dehydration, and discoloration
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| Environmentally Damaged |
- 20+ years
- Response to sun exposure with or without protection, environmental pollution, free radical damage, glycation, and poor lifestyle habits such as smoking, excessive alcohol, and caffeine
- Uneven pigmentation, loss of collagen and elasticity, enlarged pores, lines, wrinkles, dehydration, rough texture, and actinic keratoses
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| Sun Exposed |
- Any age
- For those patients that spend their summers in the sun or whose lifestyle dictates prolonged exposure to the sun
- Focus on protection
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| Hyper-pigmentation |
- 20+ years
- Discoloration (often brown or darker than normal pigmentation) from over-production of melanin
- Sun exposure, medications, hormone changes, birth control, post-pregnancy, melasma, inflammation, post aggressive topical procedures, post-laser or post-chemical peel reaction
- Some ethnicities are prone to pigmentation problems
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| Acne Prone |
- 20+ years
- History of acne breakouts, hormonal imbalances (PMS, pregnancy, menopause, or stress), cosmetic and lifestyle links.
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| Active Acne |
- Puberty onward
- History of chronic acne, 10 or more lesions, genetic, hormonal, and stress related
- Cosmetics rarely bring on an acute acne condition.
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| Hypersensitive |
- Any age
- Influenced by genetics, environmental pollution, chemical exposure, and medications
- Characterized by a history of inflammation, erythema, and sensitivity to topicals and environmental sources
- Also includes history of alpha hydroxy acid use, glycolic, microdermabrasion, lasers, and surgery
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