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ASCP SkinPro got a glow-up! Check out new app content at ascpskincare.com/skinpro 81 likelihood of skin cancer. Some clients may be interested in camouflage cosmetics. These specialized cosmetics double as both a skin color normalizer and physical sunblock. MENTAL HEALTH NOTES Grief is a common experience for those who live with autoimmune diseases. Dreams may be lost or hopes dashed with the interruption of pain and the challenges that come with medical appointments and tests. So, it's not surprising that your client may arrive in a state of anger, sadness, or guilt. The side effects of appearance change coupled with the constant challenges of the disease process can also lead to depression.9 Stress plays a role in exacerbating conditions that are tied to the immune system. Common treatments can help but could also hinder, so it's important to always ask your client what their preference is. Here are some treatments to consider incorporating in your spa: • Cold therapy—cold can be a trigger for some conditions but soothing for others • Light—specifically with lupus, clients may have sensitivity to light, so dim lighting may work best • Soothing music—such as spa sounds and classical music • Sound healing—such as sound bowls and gongs • Vibrational therapies—some conditions may affect balance, and therapies with vibrational aspects could exacerbate the condition, so client communication is critical • Warm therapies—nonlight, indirect heat like biomats, hand warmers, saunas You could be the conduit of care at the perfect time and help someone by referring them to a physician who specializes in a certain type of skin condition. vitiligo