Lesson 1How findings guide management decisions: matching signs to medical vs aesthetic priorities and staging treatmentThis part shows how to turn clinical observations into phased management plans, separating pressing medical issues from beauty goals, focusing on safety, and ordering treatments to boost effectiveness, reduce recovery time, and promote lasting skin wellness in diverse Namibian populations.
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 segment covers focused questions on acne, eczema tendencies, and sun sensitivity, helping you spot outbreak causes, timing patterns, and body-wide links to sharpen diagnosis and direct both medical and cosmetic treatments suitable for Namibian skin types.
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 historyYou will master organising a full skin health history, weaving in overall health issues, past skin problems, drugs, allergies, hormone influences, and family traits to foresee dangers, hone diagnosis, and customise integrated care plans for patients across Namibia.
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 area discusses proven scoring methods for acne, skin darkening, sun damage, and life quality impacts, guiding you on choosing, using, and understanding these tools to uniform evaluations, follow improvements, and educate patients effectively in local practices.
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" resultsLearn to gather a targeted beauty history, delving into past treatments, contentment levels, hopes, risk acceptance, and wishes for subtle enhancements, allowing for practical planning, clear agreements, and avoiding disappointment or injury in Namibian clinics.
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 comparisonGrasp basics of uniform skin photography, covering lights, camera setups, patient poses, and measurement aids, to ensure dependable before-after comparisons, record results, and foster open talks with patients and colleagues in Namibian healthcare.
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 adapted for joint care, stressing spot shapes, spread, skin tone categories, sun harm levels, pore and feel assessments, thinning, and marks to aid precise diagnosis and beauty strategies relevant to Namibia.
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, including items used, habits, sun contact, tobacco use, eating, and rest, pinpointing changeable elements that harm skin or beauty results, and advising patients wisely in Namibian contexts.
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
