Skin SciencesQuestion 43 of 100
A client arrives with red, cracked, weeping patches on the cheeks that she says is her eczema flaring. What should the esthetician do?
a.Perform a full exfoliating facial to remove the flaking skin
b.Decline treatment over the affected areas, refer her to her physician, and reschedule when the skin is intact and not inflamed
c.Apply a prescription-strength steroid cream from the dispensary
d.Massage the area vigorously to increase circulation
Explanation
Broken, weeping, inflamed skin is an open route for infection and is a contraindication for services on the affected areas; the esthetician refers to a physician and treats only intact skin. Exfoliation and vigorous massage further damage a compromised barrier. Dispensing or applying prescription medication is outside an esthetician's scope.
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