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Conventional medicine has long been drawn from naturally derived sources – including aspirin from the willow tree, digoxin for heart failure, vincristine for cancer treatment, and statins for cholesterol. Dermatology is no exception.
Starting their life with a life-long disease that has no cure can be highly distressing for children. The impact of psoriasis on the quality of life in children is more significant than that of other chronic diseases such as asthma, epilepsy, and diabetes.
While one disease may affect the physiological aspects of the body, another can affect the psychological need for human interaction. While skin diseases may seem more superficial when compared to the myriad of potential internal diseases, individuals suffering from skin diseases have deeper psychological effects.
Starting their life with a life-long disease that has no cure can be highly distressing for children. The impact of psoriasis on the quality of life in children is more significant than that of other chronic diseases such as asthma, epilepsy, and diabetes.
As clients seek a more whole-body and preventative approach to skin concerns like aging, acne control, and hyperpigmentation, integrative approaches will help estheticians address clients more completely.
While dermatologists and estheticians have a similar focus on improving the skin’s health, their approaches will differ. Together, they create a team of professionals you can count on to improve your skin beauty, wellness, and health.
