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Get coverage for your equipment on- and off-site! More at ascpskincare.com/bpp 37 Perioral Dermatitis Perioral dermatitis is an acne-like condition that presents as a pattern of red papules around the mouth, hence the name. Many clients and estheticians may think this is chin acne, but it's an infl ammatory condition that doesn't respond to standard acne protocols. Perioral dermatitis most often occurs in women aged 20–55. The cause is unknown but is thought to be hormonal in nature since it mostly occurs in women. Perioral dermatitis is not contagious but should be referred to a physician or dermatologist for treatment, which is usually oral doxycycline, a low-dose antibiotic. The condition may recur. Estheticians should avoid peels, exfoliants, microdermabrasion, or any other type of drying or stimulating treatment. Lightweight, non-fatty, fragrance-free products are best. Sebaceous Hyperplasia Sebaceous hyperplasia is a fairly common condition that causes lesions seen in oily areas on clients over 30. These lesions often look like open comedones, but they are an actual growth. Clients describe them as looking like a donut or a daisy. The lesions are caused by an overgrowth of the sebaceous glands in the dermis. This tissue growth "presses" upward on the follicle, creating an "edge" on the ostium. Estheticians often attempt to extract the lesion, and sometimes do remove some sebaceous material, but the stretched follicle is still apparent. Sebaceous hyperplasia is generally benign and mostly just an esthetic nuisance. The lesions can be treated by electrodesiccation (electric needle) or frozen with liquid nitrogen. They can recur, and clients who get them usually have several. Home care using a salicylic serum and salicylic peels in the treatment room can help minimize the appearance of the lesions. For these clients, suggest an at-home routine with lightweight, non-oily hydrators and sunscreen. Seborrheic Dermatitis Seborrheic dermatitis, often referred to as dandruff , is an infl ammation of the skin that presents as red, fl aky areas often seen at the hairline and scalp, by the ears and ear areas, at the corners of the nose, or in the eyebrows. Seborrheic dermatitis is essentially an infl ammation of the sebaceous glands and occurs in oily areas of the skin. The cause is unknown, but it is A Note from the Author These conditions and many more are featured in the SkinPro app, available free to ASCP members. I am so excited to be involved in creating content for this app that serves as a directory of great information on esthetics, medical skin conditions, and health conditions that aff ect the skin. Each condition entry contains a photo of the condition and information including treatments, precautions, contraindications, and reference sources. Scan here to access the app, or visit ascpskincare.com/skinpro.