The assessment of the skin entails several key factors serving as indicators to the functional physiology and health of the skin.

Although a general inclination during the skin assessment is to focus on terms of targeting results for the treatment, there are several factors indicative for cautionary measures that should not be overlooked.

The increase in inflammatory skin conditions, allergic reactions to medications, active topicals, and vascular-mediated skin diseases enhances the potential for a heightened skin sensitivity.

Multiple clinical and subclinical indicators help us determine the pathway for treatment in addition to the selection of modalities, and products.

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