skin conditions Flashcards
(43 cards)
what is ageing skin
a break down of collagen and elastin fibers, loss of adhesion of hemidesmosomes. Melanocyte damage, vascular damage
what does ageing skin look like
wrinkles, fine lines, sagging, pigmentation, thin, fragile skin
what nutrition for ageing skin
avocados, salmon, tuna, protein, nuts and seeds
what supplements for aging skin
collagen, Vitamin A,B,C,E, omega-3
what products for ageing skin
retinol, SPF, vitamin c serum
what professional treatments for ageing skin
microneedling, LED peels, mesowaves
what does rosacea look like
persistent redness, flushing easily, visible capillaries, red bumps or pimples with no blackheads, stinging, burning
nutrition for rosacea
anti inflammatory diet, whole foods, antioxidants, avoid spicy foods, omega 3 rich foods
what is rosacea?
a chronic inflammatory skin condition, overactive immune system
supplements for rosacea
EFAS, vitamin C, B Zinc, Antioxidants
Treatments for rosacea
LED, hydrodermabrasion, laser therapy
what is sensitive skin
genetics, weakened skin barrier, environmental changes, hormonal changes, harsh skin care, medication
what does sensitive skin look like?
Redness, Tight, dry/rashes, itchy. burning, easily irritated
nutrition for sensitive skin
anti inflammatory diet, whole foods, antioxidants, avoid spicy foods, omega 3 rich foods.
treatments for sensitive skin
hydroderm, LED, aloe mask
eczema what is it
impair barrier function linked to immune system + fillagrin deficiency/dysfunction
what does eczema look like
redness, tight/dry/rashes, itchy/burning, easily irritated, reactive
nutrition for eczema
reducing gluten/lactose, anti inflammatory diet, whole foods, avoid spicy foods, omega 3 rich foods
supplements for eczema
EFAS, zinc, vitamin A,B,C
acne what is it
diet, hormones, medication, stress, environmental factors
acne what does it look like
redness, inflammation, uneven texture, scarring, pustules, paptules, blackhead, pigmentation, sore, oily, sheen
nutrition for acne
avoid trans saturated fats, dairy products, sugar, increase good fats, protein, fruits and vegetables
supplements for acne
Zinc, vitamin A,C EFAS
treatments for acne
LED - blue
high frequency
MMA mask