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Melasma is a common complaint seen by dermatologists, in which patches of pigmentation appear on the skin - usually on areas of the face such as the upper lip, cheeks and forehead. There is no cure for melasma, but there are a number of ways to treat and prevent melasma, ...
Read moreThe DRNW Skin Type is Dry, Resistant, Non-Pigmented, and Wrinkled, with two barriers to skin health: dehydration and aging. This is a common skin type that can be easily managed with the proper daily skin care regimen and lifestyle habits such as wearing sunscreen and avoiding deliberate tanning. What Are ...
Read moreThe DRPW Skin Type is Dry, Resistant, Pigmented, and Wrinkled, with three barriers to skin health: dehydration, pigmentation, and aging. A common skin type, DRPW skin can fit a number of profiles, including: A person younger than 30 years old with dry skin who is often in the sun without ...
Read moreThe DRNT Skin Type is Dry, Resistant, Non-Pigmented, and Tight, with only one barrier to skin health: dehydration. Because they only have one barrier to skin health, DRNTs are rarely seen in a dermatology practice. Though dryness can lead to a dull, uneven complexion and sometimes itchiness and flaking, these ...
Read moreThe DRPT Skin Type is Dry, Resistant, Pigmented, and Tight, with two barriers to skin health: dehydration and pigmentation. This skin type is uncommon and is usually seen in those with Fitzpatrick Skin Type III or higher. The two main concerns, dryness and pigmentation, tend to go hand-in-hand, as itching ...
Read moreThe ORNW Skin Type is Oily, Resistant, Non-Pigmented, and Wrinkled, with only one barrier to skin health: aging. This skin type is ideal for people over 30, since signs of aging naturally become more apparent around this age due to accumulated sun exposure and the natural aging process. ORNWs over ...
Read moreThe ORPW Skin Type is Oily, Resistant, Pigmented, and Wrinkled, with two barriers to skin health: pigmentation and wrinkles. Dryness and sensitivity are not an issue for this skin type, though ORPWs can struggle with uneven skin tone and accelerated signs of aging such as lines, wrinkles, and sagging skin. ...
Read moreThe OSPW Skin Type is Oily, Sensitive, Pigmented, and Wrinkled, with three barriers to skin health: inflammation, pigmentation, and aging. Together, inflammation and pigmentation problems can be a challenge for OSPWs, often leading to acne, melasma, rosacea, or post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. However, by using the proper skincare regimen and treatment options ...
Read moreThe ORPT Skin Type is Oily, Resistant, Pigmented, and Tight, with only one barrier to skin health: pigmentation. An uncommon skin type, ORPT is usually found in younger people who have frequent sun exposure. Occasionally, younger women with melasma will have ORPT skin. In this case, discontinuing the use of ...
Read moreThe OSNW Skin Type is Oily, Sensitive, Non-Pigmented, and Wrinkled, with two barriers to skin health: inflammation and aging. While underlying inflammation combined with excessive oil and clogged pores can often lead to acne for this skin type, OSNWs can fairly easily achieve clear, smooth skin by following the proper ...
Read moreThe OSNT Skin Type is Oily, Sensitive, Non-Pigmented, and Tight. The majority of people with this skin type are under the age of 30 with acne. Sensitivity caused by underlying inflammation is the one barrier to skin health for OSNT types. However, using the proper acne treatment regimen for your ...
Read moreThe DSNW Skin Type is Dry, Sensitive, Non-pigmented, and Wrinkled. The majority of people with this skin type fit into one of two categories: 1) an adult with rosacea and photoaging or 2) a woman with acne. Though this skin type can be challenging to manage because it has three ...
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