Lesson 1How findings guide management decisions: matching signs to medical vs aesthetic priorities and staging treatmentThis part shows how to turn clinical findings into step-by-step management plans. Learn to spot urgent medical issues versus beauty goals, put safety first, and order treatments to boost results, cut downtime, and support lasting healthy skin.
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, photosensitivityThis section covers focused questions on acne, eczema tendencies, and sun sensitivity. You'll spot flare causes, patterns over time, and body-wide links to sharpen your diagnosis and pick the best medical and beauty treatments.
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-taking: medical, dermatologic, medication, allergy, hormonal, and family historyLearn to gather a full skin health history here, weaving in other illnesses, past skin issues, meds, allergies, hormones, and family traits. This helps predict risks, nail the diagnosis, and tailor combined treatment plans for each patient.
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 scoring tools and scales: acne severity (IGA, GAGS), hyperpigmentation indices, photoaging scales, and quality-of-life measuresThis covers trusted scoring tools for acne, dark spots, sun damage, and life quality impacts. See how to choose, use, and read them to standardise checks, track changes, and educate patients clearly.
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 for "natural" resultsYou'll master taking a targeted beauty history, checking past treatments, satisfaction levels, hopes, risk comfort, and love for natural looks. This sets up real plans, solid consent, and avoids letdowns or issues.
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 lighting, views, scales, and serial comparisonMaster standard skin photo rules here, from lighting and angles to scales and patient pose. This ensures trustworthy before-after shots, good records, and easy chats with patients and your team.
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 grading, pore size, texture, atrophy, scarringThis teaches a full-body skin check for mixed care needs, focusing on spot shapes, spread, skin tone types, sun damage levels, pores, feel, thinning, and scars to guide spot-on diagnosis and beauty plans.
Systematic regional skin inspectionDescribing primary and secondary lesionsDetermining Fitzpatrick and Glogau typeGrading photodamage and dyschromiaAssessing texture, pores, and laxityCharacterizing scars and atrophy patternsLesson 8Lifestyle and skincare assessment: products, routines, sun exposure, smoking, diet, sleepEvaluate daily habits and skin routines here, like products used, sun habits, smoking, food, and rest. Spot fixable factors worsening skin issues or beauty results, and guide patients well.
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
