Table of Contents
 
Introduction to Skin
Skin Anatomy and Physiology
Anatomy and Ageing
 
Introduction to Topical Products
Surfactants
Cleansers
Exfoliators (chemical and mechanical)
Toners
Correctives and Preventatives (Antioxidants and Pigment Inhibitors/Correctors)
Hydration and Moisturisers
Protections (Chemical and Physical Barriers)
Recovery Systems and Treatments (including lips, eyelashes, eyebrows and nails)
 
Prescription (Topical) Only Products
Kligman’s Formula
Retinoids
Brimonidine
Ivermectin
Pimecrolimus
Trichloroacetic Acid Cross (TCA X)
 
Introduction to Skin Procedures and Energy Based Devices
Dermaplaning
Indications, precautions and contraindications
Risks and side effects, complications and adverse events
Aftercare and follow ups
Vacuum Exfoliation
Indications, precautions and contraindications
Risks and side effects, complications and adverse events
Aftercare and follow ups
Milia Extraction
Indications, precautions and contraindications
Risks and side effects, complications and adverse events
Aftercare and follow ups
Chemical Peels
Indications, precautions and contraindications
Risks and side effects, complications and adverse events
Aftercare and follow ups
Mesotherapy (Exosomes, pink treatment, serums, NCTF)
Indications, precautions and contraindications
Risks and side effects, complications and adverse events
Aftercare and follow ups
Skin Needling (RF)
Indications, precautions and contraindications
Risks and side effects, complications and adverse events
Aftercare and follow ups
Radiofrequency (RF) Skin Tightening
Indications, precautions and contraindications
Risks and side effects, complications and adverse events
Aftercare and follow ups
Micro-Focused Ultrasound (MFU)
Indications, precautions and contraindications
Risks and side effects, complications and adverse events
Aftercare and follow ups
High Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU)
Indications, precautions and contraindications
Risks and side effects, complications and adverse events
Aftercare and follow ups
Ultrasonic Lipolysis (Fat Cavitation)
Indications, precautions and contraindications
Risks and side effects, complications and adverse events
Aftercare and follow ups
Cryolipolysis (Fat Freezing)
Indications, precautions and contraindications
Risks and side effects, complications and adverse events
Aftercare and follow ups
Light Emitting Diode (LED)
Indications, precautions and contraindications
Risks and side effects, complications and adverse events
Aftercare and follow ups
Intense Pulse Light (IPL)
Indications, precautions and contraindications
Risks and side effects, complications and adverse events
Aftercare and follow ups
Light Amplification by the Stimulated Emission of Radiation (Laser)
Indications, precautions and contraindications
Risks and side effects, complications and adverse events
Aftercare and follow ups
 
Patient Consultation
Health Assessment Screening
Skin Assessments
Treatment Planning
Informed Consent
Clinical Documentation
Clinical Photography
 
Skin Assessments
Skin Analysis
Skin Typing
Fitzpatrick Skin Typing
Glogau Scale
 
Treatment Planning for Skincare Products
Normal to Dry Skin
Sensitive Skin
Combination (Dry/Oily) Skin
Oily Skin
Dry to Very Dry Skin
 
Resources (content NOT in eLearning)
Appendix 1 - Patient Consultation template
Appendix 2 - Skin Assessments template
Appendix 3 - Fitzpatrick Skin Typing
Appendix 4 - Glogau Scale
Appendix 5 – Cheat sheet for ingredients and indications
Appendix 6 – Recommended procedure pricing
Appendix 7 – Advertising and privacy guidelines
 
References