Fitzpatrick Scale Skin Types Treatments 
Enlightened Beauty
MARCH 24, 2025
Many new estheticians feel a mix of fear, pressure, and uncertainty when it comes to advanced treatments like peels. You get the Fitzpatrick type, you follow a standard protocol, and boom results. Understanding the Fitzpatrick scale is important, but its not the whole story. Skin is nuanced.
Associated Skin Care Professionals
AUGUST 29, 2023
Social orders were based on wealth, education, political views, and other factors, including skin color. The Fitzpatrick Scale The Fitzpatrick Scale was not developed until 1975 by Dr. Thomas Fitzpatrick, chairman of Harvard Medical School, but it has become the trusted gold standard of skin typing.
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US Dermatologt Partners
MAY 1, 2024
This significant increase in cases indicates just how important it is for us to become more aware of what BCC looks like so we can contact dermatologists or other medical professionals right away for a diagnosis and treatment plan. Common risk factors for skin cancer include: Frequent and prolonged exposure to UVA and UVB rays.
Lydia Sarfati
APRIL 25, 2024
While we, as estheticians, need to address very specific skin care concerns of our clients on a daily basis, from acne breakouts to dry, compromised skin, preventative aging treatments continue to be the most prevalent concern. Environmental protection is the important practice to reduce the risk of premature skin aging.
Lydia Sarfati
MAY 16, 2023
Skin Care Ingredients: Sun protection is the important practice to reduce the risk of skin cancer and skin aging. Knowing what factors are most affecting your clients’ skin and the proper ingredients and treatments to address their concerns will be key to growing your business, especially environmental factors going forward.
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