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What is Type 1 on the Glogau Scale?
What age range is associated with Type 2 on the Glogau Scale?
What characterizes Type 3 on the Glogau Scale?
What features are associated with Type 4 on the Glogau Scale?
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Study Notes
The Glogau Scale Overview
- A method for assessing photo-damage due to sun exposure and aging.
- Categorizes skin wrinkling into five types based on age and severity of damage.
Skin Type Descriptions
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Type 1
- Minimal to no wrinkles
- Typical age range: 20 to 30 years or younger
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Type 2
- Wrinkles only appear with facial expressions
- Early to moderate signs of photo-aging, including light keratosis
- Typical age range: 30 to 40s
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Type 3
- Wrinkles visible at rest
- Indicates advanced photo-aging, hyperpigmentation, and telangiectasia (broken capillaries)
- Presence of keratosis
- Typical age range: 40 to 50s
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Type 4
- Predominant wrinkles, severe photo-aging
- May show noticeable severe scarring
- Age range is not specifically defined
Importance of the Glogau Scale
- Serves as a tool for skin analysis and evaluation of sun-related damage.
- Helps professionals determine appropriate skin care treatments and interventions based on the type of damage present.
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Test your knowledge on the Glogau Scale for skin analysis from Milady Chapter 12. This quiz covers the different skin types and their characteristics based on age and photo-aging signs. Perfect for students in aesthetics and skincare courses.
