CAP 302 Case studies 1
CAP 302 Case studies 1
Pigmented acne scarring
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Doris is a 26-year female who is seeing you for the first time complaining of recurring breakouts across the chin and cheeks and resulting pigmented scarring of previous lesions.
History
C/O of acne as teenager which cleared up.
In early twenties acne reoccurred resulting in atrophic and pigmented scarring.
Finds the lesions itchy and scratches them for relief, at times draws blood.
Phyco-social
Lives by herself in social housing and works part time in a factory making batteries.
Not very social with a few friends that she occasionally sees.
Diagnosed at 23 years with Bi-Polar Disorder and recently with early menopause.
Consultation
Skin has apparent adequate moisture values yet also appears lipid dry.
Appears to be a light Fitzpatrick 4
Medications
Lithicarb (Lithium carbonate) 250 mg
Home care
Doris uses whatever is on sale and the local supermarket which has a vast range of products it seems.
Does use a foaming cleanser, a skin degreaser toner and a moisturiser for mature skin. Doris thinks a heavy cream-based moisturiser suits her skin better. Scrubs her skin weekly or when she remembers with an apricot shell scrub due to its nice smell.
Use the Case Study 1. Week 8 Response sheet to upload and put your name as the file name
Questions
Explain the type and severity of the clients acne scarring, including the acne scar grading.
What do think is causing these breakouts and give rationale for each?
Articulate a comprehensive skin care protocol for the client considering all client characteristics (What to use, when and why)
If LASER was your go to treatment for this client, explain what type of laser and parameters you would use and why.
CAP 302 Clinical Observation
Case study 1. Week 8
Pigmented acne scarring
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Responses:
Explain the type and severity of the clients acne scarring, including the acne scar grading.
What do think is causing these breakouts and give rationale for each?
Define an extensive protocol using non-LASER based treatment modalities you would use for the client.
Articulate a comprehensive skin care protocol for the client considering all client characteristics (What to use, when and why)
If LASER was your go to treatment for this client, explain what type of laser and parameters you would use and why.
