Lesson 1How findin's guide management decisions: matchin' signs to medical vs aesthetic priorities an' stagin' treatmentDis section explain how fi translate clinical findin's inna staged management, distinguishin' urgent medical needs from aesthetic goals, prioritizin' safety, an' sequencin' therapies fi optimize efficacy, downtime, an' long-term skin health outcomes.
Separating medical and aesthetic prioritiesIdentifying red flags needing referralStaging acute, corrective, and maintenance careBalancing efficacy, downtime, and riskAdapting plans to evolving clinical responseLesson 2Targeted symptom review: acne history, flare triggers, atopic background, photosensitivityDis section detail targeted questionin' fi acne, atopy, an' photosensitivity, teachin' yuh fi identify flare triggers, temporal patterns, an' systemic associations weh refine differential diagnosis an' guide both medical an' aesthetic treatment choices.
Key acne history elements and chronicityIdentifying internal and external flare triggersAssessing atopic and allergic backgroundEvaluating photosensitivity and phototoxicityLinking symptoms to systemic red flagsLesson 3Comprehensive dermatologic history-takin': medical, dermatologic, medication, allergy, hormonal, an' family historyHere yuh wi learn fi structure a complete dermatologic history, integratin' medical comorbidities, prior skin disease, medications, allergies, hormonal factors, an' family patterns fi anticipate risks, refine diagnosis, an' individualize combined treatment plans.
Core medical comorbidities to documentPast dermatologic diagnoses and coursesMedication, supplement, and topical reviewDrug allergies and adverse skin reactionsHormonal and reproductive history pointsFamily history of dermatoses and cancersLesson 4Clinical scorin's tools an' scales: acne severity (IGA, GAGS), hyperpigmentation indices, photoagin' scales, an' quality-of-life measuresDis section cover validated clinical scorin's tools fi acne, hyperpigmentation, an' photoagin', plus quality-of-life indices, showin' how fi select, apply, an' interpret scales fi standardize assessment, track progress, an' support patient education.
Choosing appropriate acne severity scalesHyperpigmentation and melasma indicesPhotoaging and photodamage grading toolsDermatology quality-of-life instrumentsUsing scores to monitor treatment responseLesson 5Focused aesthetic history: prior procedures, expectations, risk tolerance, desire fi "natural" resultsYuh wi learn fi obtain a focused aesthetic history, explorin' prior procedures, satisfaction, expectations, risk tolerance, an' preferences fi natural results, enablin' realistic plannin', informed consent, an' prevention of dissatisfaction or harm.
Documenting prior aesthetic proceduresExploring motivations and treatment goalsAssessing risk tolerance and downtime limitsClarifying desire for subtle versus dramatic changeScreening for unrealistic expectationsLesson 6Objective photographic documentation: standardized lightin', views, scales, an' serial comparisonYuh wi learn principles of standardized clinical photography, includin' lightin', camera settings, patient positionin', an' use of scales, enablin' reliable serial comparison, outcome documentation, an' clear communication wid patients an' teams.
Setting up consistent lighting and backgroundStandard facial and body view protocolsCamera settings and distance standardizationUse of reference scales and color chartsOrganizing and securing image archivesLesson 7Structured skin examination: lesion morphology, distribution, skin type (Fitzpatrick), photodamage gradin', pore size, texture, atrophy, scarin'Dis section teach a head-to-toe skin examination tailored to combined care, emphasizin' lesion morphology, distribution, Fitzpatrick type, photodamage, texture, pores, atrophy, an' scarin' fi support accurate diagnosis an' aesthetic plannin'.
Systematic regional skin inspectionDescribing primary and secondary lesionsDetermining Fitzpatrick and Glogau typeGrading photodamage and dyschromiaAssessing texture, pores, and laxityCharacterizing scars and atrophy patternsLesson 8Lifestyle an' skincare assessment: products, routines, sun exposure, smokin', diet, sleepHere yuh wi learn fi evaluate lifestyle an' skincare behaviors, includin' product use, routines, sun exposure, smokin', diet, an' sleep, identifyin' modifiable factors weh worsen disease or impair aesthetic outcomes an' counselin' patients effectively.
Analyzing current skincare products and stepsAssessing UV exposure and photoprotectionEvaluating smoking, vaping, and pollutionDietary patterns affecting skin healthSleep, stress, and circadian disruptionDesigning realistic behavior change plans
