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List the 6 AHAs and where they come from. |
- Citric Acid (Citrus Fruits) - Glycolic Acid (Sugar Cane or Honey) - Lactic (Sour Milk) - Malic (Apples) - Mandelic (Almonds) - Tartaric (Fermented Grapes) |
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How many stages of acne are there? Briefly describe each stage. |
4 Stages
• Grade 1 Non-inflammatory, mild Open comedones (blackheads) Closed comedones (whiteheads, milia)
• Grade 2 - Non-inflammatory, mild Mainly closed comedones (whiteheads, milia) most difficult to treat - Inflammatory Inflamed lesions (papules and a few pustules) mixed with milder non-inflamed lesions Responds well to topical treatments
• Grade 3 Inflammatory Inflamed lesions (papules and pustules) mixed with milder non-inflamed lesions, few nodules Responds well to topical treatments
• Grade 4 Inflammatory, severe Consists primarily of cysts and all inflammatory and non-inflammatory lesions (open/closed comedones, papules, pustules, nodules) Severe inflammation and purplish discoloration |
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How many categories are there in the Fitzpatrick scale? Describe each category. |
• Type I - Very fair, blonde/red hair, light eyes, freckles common, always burns, never tans • Type II - Fair-skinned, light eyes, light hair, burns easily, tans w/difficulty • Type III - Very common skin type, fair, eye & hair color vary, sometimes burns, gradually tans, moderate risk for skin cancer • Type IV - Mediterranean Caucasian skin, dark brown hair, medium to heavy pigmentation, rarely burns, tans easily • Type V - Middle Eastern skin, dark/black hair, brown eyes, rarely sun sensitive, skin darkens, may never burn • Type VI - Black skin, brown eyes, rarely sun sensitive, tans easily, may never burn
• Type I, Type II - High risk for skin cancer, vascular damage • Type III, Type IV, Type V, Type VI - Moderate risk for vascular damage
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