Acne Triggers

Question 1

Genetic, hormonal, environmental, lifestyle, certain products, and dietary influences affect acneic breakouts>

Answer 1

TRUE

Question 2

Genetics

Answer 2

-need to know if your clients parents had acne at any time of life
curing is NOT possible

Question 3

Premenstrual water retention can cause slight swelling, enough to influence the epidermis and block pilosebaceous units

Answer 3

TRUE

Question 4

Treatment options for hormonally induced acne include

Answer 4

-additional exfoliation to keep the stratum corneum thin so oil can escape to the surface more easily.
ex:
-chemical peels
-enzyme peels
-microdermabrasion
homecare produts:
-antibacterial cleanser
-salicylic acid-based products that are lipophilic
-water based moisturizers

Question 5

Enviroment

Answer 5

-poor air quality
-pollutants
-comedogenic exposure
increases the inflammatory response of the sebaceous glands
-Dramatic climate change influences oil production

Question 6

Treatment for Enviromental influences

Answer 6

cleanse their face at the end of the workday to remove:
-residual pollution
-oil
-grime
-other pore clogging factors can improve skin quality.
treatments that exfoliate as well as oxygenate the skin can help

Question 7

Lifestyle

Answer 7

STRESS can stimulate the adrenal gland to produce more hormones
(leads to more oil production)
-Adrenal glads that are constantly excreting adrenalin to keep up with the pace of an overly active lifestyle can create a hormonal imbalance that can affect skin.