Acne Imposters Flashcards

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Folliculitis

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Fungal acne imposter caused by moisture, needs anti fungal cream. No core w/ extractions.
May present w acne. Use Mandelic acid, Keratonisal, Zinc. No Benzy Acne med

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5 causes of Inherited acne

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1.increase of 5 Alpha Reductase
2. Decrease of linoliec Acid
3. Elevated Interlueken 1A
4. Increase of MMP8
5. Plug forms for P Acne Bactrria to thrive

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Corneocyte Shedding Rates

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Normal Skin: sheds 1 layer per day

Acne: 5 layers per day

Abnormally sticky

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Retention Hyperkeratosis

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Over abundance of shedding skin cells caused by sticky corneocytes shedding 5 times the normal rate

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P Acne Bacteria

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Once pore is clogged by Hyperkeratosis, this bacteria eats excess sebum and makes fatty acids that inflame skin.
#5 characteristic of Acne

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What does elevated levels of Interleukin 1A do

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Sends signal for an inflammatory reaction to the pore; white blood cells, swelling, pressure.

Cause of acne

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What is 5 Alpha Reductase

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Converts testosterone to DHT, which elevates oil secretions that P Acne Bacteria thrive off, eating and making fatty acids which cause inflammation. Part of the hereditary disorder of acne #1

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P acne Bacteria

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When a plug is finally formed in the pore, this bacteria eats the excess oil that increases levels of 5 Alpua Reductase makes, causing fatty acids that create inflammation.

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inflamed acne Severity Treatment and condition

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Red, hot, sensitive
Easy to treat
Fast to results
Use gentle slow approach w/ product power
Type 1
Rupture causes spread of bacteria to skin around it

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Non Inflammed Acne Papule

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Congested, open and closed comedones, non painful, take a more aggressive approach, usually not as sensitive, takes longer to resolve

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2 types of inflammatory pimples

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1 papule : Rupture of pore from the pressure; red round welt

  1. Pustule: white blood cells present
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2 Deeper Acne Lesions

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1, Nodule: deep papule in skin; presents with a dome shape

2, Cyst: may resemble Nodule but is a collection of pustules measuring 5 mm (size of pencil eraser) across. This is painful and may cause scarring.

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What is a Deficiency of Lineloic Acid

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2 trait of acne: less than normal Vitamin F; which created plump less and moisture. Reduced levels increase imbalance of sebum.

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Microcomodomes

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Educate clients that most acne starts this way deep in skin; products need to penetrate this to stop acne from starting. This is where the cycle begins. Deep under stratum corneum next to the sebaceous gland has hyperplasia, the oil keeps producing feeding the microcomodone; may take 3 months to appear

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Acne Contributing Factors from a condition or drug

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Drugs, Steroids, Lithium, PCOS w/ increased androgen leads to more oil,

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16
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3 Acne Types

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  1. Inflammatory: treat 1st and gently
  2. Non inflammatory: treats longer and more takes longer, usually not reactive; aggressive approach
    3, Combo
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17
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Elevated level of MMP. 8

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It’s a disorder of a
Genetic mediator of inflammation that is overreacting within the cell

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3rd Acne Type

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Combination of inflamed and non inflamed
Treat inflamed first

19
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What imposter we can’t help but may be with acne

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Steatocystoma Multiplex

20
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7 acne imposters

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Rosacea Type 2
Steatocystoma Multiplex
Folliculitis
Rosacea Fillimens/ Pyroderma Faciale
Staph Infection
Perioral Detmatitis
Keratosis Pilaris

21
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Type 2 Rosacea (who did Rosy come with and a…) plus baseline acid

What protocol to use

3 antibacterial products to use

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Acne imposter we can treat; persistent flushing with papules that have no core when extracted,
No comodones
Antibacterial products are Salycilic acid, Mandelic Acid Benzoperoxide Acne med

Use mild infection protocol

Ask and Educate about triggers

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3 Acne Severities

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Mild 10 or less
Moderate 30 or less
Severe more than 30

23
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Papulopustular Rosacea

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Type 2 Rosacea that we may treat

24
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Steatocystoma Multiplex

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Rare, excessive oil disorder with no core in lesions.

Can’t help directly but can help if acne is present with it.

25
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Lifestyle Acne Trigger products, medical conditions and drugs

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Detergents
No fabric softeners, water softeners
Potassium chloride/salt
Swimming iodized chlorine
Sun exposure damages long term
Hand lotions (reccomend non comedogenic)
SLS
Cosmetics

Low estrogen birth control
Depo Provera
Most IUDs

Polycystic Ovaries PCOS

Meth, marijuana, drugs

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What to do besides picking

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Ice for 2 mins 2 times a day

27
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Correct Extraction Redness Time

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A few hours

28
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Pore clogging Ingredients Familiar

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Algae Extract
Chlorella
Coal Tar
Cocoa Butter
Coconut Oil
Cotton Seed Oil
Cotton Awws
Cocoa Alkanes
Kelp
Mink Oil
Plankton
Red Algae
Seaweed
Shark liver oil
Shea Butter
Spirulina
Sulfated Castor or Canola Oil
Wheat Germ Glyceride or Oil

29
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Pore Clogging Lanolins definition
(3 ylated and one PG)

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Wool oil/ fat used in many products

Acetylated
Acetylated Alcohol
Ethoxylated
PEG 16

30
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Pore Clogging Isopropyls

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Isopropyl is a volatile flammable alcohol

All end with ATE
Isotear
Lsotear
Linol
Myrsit
Palmit
Neopenntano

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2 common sulfated oils to avoid

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Make bubbles, comedogenic, avoid sulfated jojoba or castor oil

32
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D & C Reds that are comodogenic

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17
21
30
36

33
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Myristic Comodogenic Forms and what is it

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Acid
Lactate
Myristate

Common saturated fatty acid made from nutmeg

34
Q

Food Beverages good for acne

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More antioxidants
Ceylon Cinnamon
Apple Cider Vinegar
Green tea
Chicken
Fish

35
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Bad foods for acne

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Iodines (excreted through sweat glands)
Milk
Cheese
Trans fats
Sugar
Omega 6 Oils
Vegetable Oils

36
Q

What is different about face reality

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Holistic approach personalized to clear acne at a 90% success rate within 3-4 months.

No harmful medication side effects

Also anti-aging and rejuvenating

37
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Folliculitis

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Non treatable Fungal Acne Imposter
No core
Anti fungal cream
May present w/ acne
No acne Med

38
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Folliculitis Imposter Products

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Mandelic, Zinc Sunscreen, Antifungal cream, Kerazonisol (topical retinal that can help shed the stratum Corneum and improve moisture content)

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Surfactant definition

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Common Comodogenic Emulsifier and Cleansing Agent may be hydrophilic or lipophilic

40
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Benxoperoxide works by?

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Benzoyl peroxide works by peeling away the skin to get rid of dead skin cells, excessive oil, and bacteria that may be trapped underneath

41
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What is AcneMed and what % do we offer

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