Acne - Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
A close up look of the pathophysiology of acne, the causes, symptoms and how to treat this effectively in clinic.
The course is delivered online
o Layers of the skin
o Different types of follicles and their role in acne
o Follicle anatomy
o Barrier function
o Skin and the immune system
o Acne bacteria and the role of fatty acids
o Skin inflammation
o How acne develops
o Inflammatory and non-inflammatory acne
o Comedonal versus inflammatory acne
o Scarring
o Genetics and acne
o Hyperkeratosis
o Keloids
o Sensitive skin
o Hormones role in acne
o Puberty
o Premenstrual breakouts
o Pregnancy and acne
o Perioral dermattitis
o Birth control pills and acne
o Acne and menopause
o Environmental factors
o Weather effects on the skin
o Contact acne
o Acne detergicans
o Occupational acne
o Greasy work environments
o Steroids and acne
o Contact acne
o Diet and acne
o Cosmetic acne
o Client consultation
o Products for homecare
o In salon treatments
