Sensitive Skin Flashcards
Barrier Function prevents
TEWL
Barrier Function Serves as a
Protective shield
Impaired barrier function
Thinner stratum Corneum
Lower lipid production
Gaps between keratinocytes
Penetration of irritants
Sensitive Skin Type
Hereditary
Sensitive Skin Condition
Temporary
Touch Blanche test
Similar to touching a sunburn
Can feel warm to the touch
Transient Sensitivity
Not permanent
Sensitive to skin care products
Irritant
Affects everyone
Allergen
Only affects certain people
Adverse reaction protocol
Remove with cold water
cold compress
Discontinue use of all products until skin is clear
Cosmetic allergy
Hydrocortisone cream 1%
How to patch test
Right behind the ear
Ditch of the arm
Hypoallergens
Common allergies removed from them
“Less rule” tpfh
Time
Product
Friction
Heat
Dermatographism
“Skin writing” 15-30 minutes
Localized hive produced from scratching or scraping
Inflammation cascade
Biochemical reactions that occur when the skin is irritated. Cytokines signals cells to produce “self destruct” enzymes
Enzymes
Collaganase
Elastase
Hyalironase
Treating 1st degree burn
Cool it off
Cover burn with gauze bandage
OTC pain reliever
Watch the area for signs of infection
Edema
Swelling
Erythema
Redness
Pruritis
Itching
Subtype 1
Erythematotelangiectatic
Subtype 2
Papulopustular
Subtype 3
Phymatous
Subtype 4
Ocular
Why is subtype 3 more common in men?
They do not take care of it early on
What products help with TEWL and sensitive skin?
emollients
occlusive
5 tips for treating sensitive skin
Less Time Less Pressure Less Friction Less Product Less Heat
Questions to ask if someone has rosacea?
Do you flush easily to heat, stress, or spicy food?
ages affected by rosacea
20-30
What are 3 mechanical irritants?
granular scrubs
microdermabrasion
chemical peels
how can you recognize sensitive skin?
red broken capillaries
