Pharmacology for Estheticians

Understanding how medications affect the skin is essential for providing safe and effective treatments. Pharmacology for Estheticians is a practical guide designed to help estheticians recognize how common medications can influence skin conditions, healing, and treatment outcomes.

Created by licensed esthetician Allison Trepanier, this guide breaks down important medications estheticians frequently encounter in the treatment room and explains how they can impact the skin and aesthetic treatments.

Inside this guide, you’ll learn about medications such as oral antibiotics, hormonal contraceptives, spironolactone, isotretinoin, blood thinners, corticosteroids, and GLP-1 medications, and how they may influence skin health and treatment decisions.

This ebook also covers:

• How medications can affect the skin barrier, inflammation, and healing
• Treatment considerations for procedures such as peels, lasers, and microneedling
• Consultation tips for identifying medication-related contraindications
• Skin reactions estheticians should monitor
• Ingredient interactions to be aware of in skincare routines
• Documentation and intake recommendations for client safety

Whether you're an experienced esthetician or just beginning your career, this guide will help you feel more confident identifying medication-related skin changes and adjusting treatments appropriately.

Digital Download

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