X
Characterized by:
- lack of lipids and sebaceous secretions
- dehydration
- non-visible pores
- Opaque, matt appearance
- thin, dry skin
- possible reddening areas, scaling, roughness and even itching
- feeling of tightness
- appearance of fine wrinkles
- pigmentation usually sun damage – sun spots etc
- vascularity
X
- excess oiliness and a shiny T-zone
- normal or even dry temple and cheeks
- concept of oily-dry vs oily
- Skin can be oily and dehydrated at the same time
- visible pores, with oiliness and blemishes in the T-zone
X
- generalized excess of oil on the skin surface
- open, visible pores
- generalized shine
- Blackheads and susceptibility to suffering from acne
- feeling of heavy, suffocating skin
- Pigmentation spots from previous spots
X
- weak skin barrier susceptible to penetration of irritants and bacteria
- tender to touch
- Generally dry and dehydrated
- Sensitive to products
- transient localized erythema, dryness, flaking and/or rash
- thin lines
- dull appearance
- rigidity
X
- problems of microcirculation with visible fine blood vessels
- problems with skin barrier
- Common in Fairer skin types
- transient to permanent redness or flushing
- Spider veins (telangiectasias) on cheekbones and nostrils, nose, chin
- breakouts of acne rosacea, in some cases
X
- different types of pigmentation disorders characterized by different causes, and patterns of pigment:
- Different types of Pigmentation
- Melasma: symmetrical pattern ( mask like)of pigmentation ( forehead, cheeks, upper lip. Brought on my
fluctuating hormones, chronic damage ( sun, heat devices)
- Post inflammatory hyperpigmentation – pigmentation spots from inflammatory lesions such as acne. Also from
heated devices ( laser, chemical peels )
- Sunspots – due to chronic sun damage. Covering face, neck and décolletage
- Freckles – genetically predetermined, worsen with chronic sun damage
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