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Esthetics Reference Sheet

The document describes the two main layers of the skin - the epidermis and dermis. The epidermis contains 5 layers and the dermis contains blood vessels, hair follicles, glands and connective tissue. It also defines common skin characteristics like elasticity, thickness and texture that are analyzed. Skin types - dry, oily and combination - are identified based on sebum production. Several common skin conditions are defined such as pustules, papules, milia and various types of discoloration.

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Esthetics Reference Sheet

The document describes the two main layers of the skin - the epidermis and dermis. The epidermis contains 5 layers and the dermis contains blood vessels, hair follicles, glands and connective tissue. It also defines common skin characteristics like elasticity, thickness and texture that are analyzed. Skin types - dry, oily and combination - are identified based on sebum production. Several common skin conditions are defined such as pustules, papules, milia and various types of discoloration.

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Esthetics Reference Sheet

Layers of the Skin


• Epidermis- The upper or outermost layer of the 2 main layers of the skin. It contains squamous
cells, basal cells and melanocytes. Within this layer, it’s composed of 5 layers Stratum Corneum,
Stratum Lucidum, Stratum Granulosum, Stratum Spinosum, Stratum Germinativum(Basal layer)
• Dermis- The lower or inner layer of the 2 main layers of cells that make up the skin. It contains
blood and lymph vessels, hair follicles, collagen, elastin fibers, oil (sebaceous) and sweat
(suderiforus) glands.
Skin Analysis
• Elasticity- The ability of the skin to stretch & return to its normal state
• Dehydration- lack of water
• Thickness- Thin, Medium, Thick
• Texture- Smooth, soft, rough
• Sensitivity- Redness, chapped or inflamed skin, sensitivity to products or treatment
• Skin Type: Sebum is oil produced by the sebaceous gland
*Dry- Not enough oil produced. Follicles are usually small, barley seen
*Combination- Follicles are more obvious. The follicle is usually med-large outside the T-
Zone on the cheeks
*Oily- The follicle is large in size containing more oil across the face
*Normal- Good Oil/Water balance. Follicle is small to med just on the edge of the T-Zone
• Conditions:
* Pustule- “Zit” Inflamed papule with white or yellow center containing pus, white blood
cells, debris and bacteria
* Papule- “Pimple” Small elevation on the skin that contains no fluid, but may develop
into a pustule
* Milia- Small, firm white papules. Whitish pearl-like mass of sebum and dead cells under
the skin, with no visible opening. It feels hard and covered. Must be lanced
* Open Comedone- “Blackhead” Open at the surface and has been exposed to oxygen
* Closed Comedone- “Whitehead” Opening of the follicles are blocked with debris and
white blood cells. Softer than Milia
* Macule- Freckle or red spot. Discoloration
* Lentigo/Lentigenes- Freckle or multiple freckles
* Dyscromia- Abnormal pigmentation. White and/or brown spots
* Hyperpigmentation- Brown spots
* Hypopigmantation- White spots
*Couperose- Distended capillaries

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