Fitzpatrick Type
The classification system designed to measure the skin's tolerance to the UV light and estimates the amount of melanin pigment present.
Fitzpatrick Scale
Mass of trapped sebum and skin cells that turns a blackish-brown color due to oxidation from the opening of the follicle and light refraction.
Open comedo
Most commonly seen skin type during skin analysis.
Combination
Dehydration
Over production of melanin on the skin creating dark spots and uneven skin tone.
Hyperpigmentation
Classification system developed by Dr. Richard Glogau to evaluate severity of skin photoaging.
Glogau Scale
Dead skin cells and sebum creates a trapped mass under the skin surface similar to a closed comedo but it does not have a follicle opening to be extracted.
Milia
Least common skin type found during skin analysis.
Normal
Scale to determine breakout activity of an individual consisting of four types of breakouts.
Acne Grade Types 1-4
Spots on the skin with a complete loss of melanin pigment, leaving a white spot.
Hypopigmentation
Eye color(s) most associated with a Fitzpatrick Skin Type 1.
Blue or Green
Cluster of red blood vessels/growth near the surface of the skin that can be flat or raised, it is non-cancerous.
Cherry Angioma
Small pore size, prone to the look of skin aging quicker, less sebum production, can feel tight, dry, and/or flaky.
Dry skin type
Redness present in the skin due to inflammation.
Dark spot left over on the skin from an injury/inflammation, can often take the shape of the injury, i.e. big bites
Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation/PIH
Medium or Olive skin, any eye/hair color, sometimes burns, develops a light brown tan, moderately sun sensitive.
Fitzpatrick Skin Type 3
Small, raised blister-like skin lesion or bump that fills with a yellowish-white fluid called pus.
Pustule
Over production of sebum, large pores, commonly found to have skin congestion (open/closed comedones) and more apt to breakout with papules and pustules.
Oily skin type
Broken or distended capillaries, commonly seen around the nose, chin, and cheeks.
Telangiectasia
A pigmented patch on the skin commonly found in women. Can be caused by hormonal fluctuations in the body, birth control pills, or HRT (hormone replacement therpay)
Melasma
Can be contraindicated for aggressive skin treatments including chemical peels with TCA.
Fitzpatrick Skin Types 4, 5, and 6
A closed sac-like pocket of fluid, puss, air, blood, or semi-solid fluid like sebum residing in the tissue with a distinct membrane. Out of an esthetician's scope of practice to extract.
Cycst
Characterized by rhytids, dryness, thinning of the skin, slow cell turnover rate, and photoaging.
Aging skin/Mature skin
Abnormal, potentially pre-cancerous, cells that creates a sharp, rough patch of skin caused by the sun. Most commonly found on the face and forehead.
Actinic Keratosis
A chronic skin condition that causes the skin to lose its pigment, leading to pale or white patches.
Vitiligo