Skin Diseases

It's me again guys! Just another update with what's going on. Due to the manner of the course I've been told to do some research on different skin diseases that are contagious and non-contagious. This is so that I know what skin types I can and cannot work on. This is not only for my safety but also the safety of the model. I wouldn't want to create more of a problem!!

Contagious

Impetigo - Impetigo is incredibly common and highly contagious. It can cause a skin infection that creates sores and blisters. However it's not usually serious and can easily be healed within a week of treatment. If a model were to have this particular disease I wouldn't be able to put any make up of any sort on them so that I don't cause more damage and so that I don't catch it.

Conjunctivitis - Conjunctivitis is condition that effects the thin layer that goes over your eye. It causes it to inflame making redness appear. The condition is caused by blood vessels in eyes enlarging making the eye look like it's red all over. This particular disease is highly contagious meaning that if I were to put any make up on someone with it, I would have to throw the brushes away as they could pass on the disease even after cleaned.

Non-Contagious

Eczema - is caused by the inflammation of the skin, making it become red and itchy. Depending on the severity of the condition, Eczema can either turn scaly and more pigmented or in a more serious case can cause blisters and sores. Eczema is one of the most common skin conditions. If a person was to have this disease I would still be able to do their make up as it is not contagious. 

Psoriasis - Psoriasis it almost like Eczema where patches of the skin become red and scaly. The skin can also become quite flaky. It's not a contagious disease however it is incurable and it is a long term condition. I would still be able to apply the make up to the flaky parts of the skin, however if the skin is red then I would have to try and avoid that area so that I wouldn't make it any worse.

Contra Action - A contra action is something that happens when you are with a client or afterwards. Things like inflammation of the skin, redness of the skin, itchiness or swelling. It's best to ask if the client is allergic to anything before you start. However if any of these signs appear during the process take the make up off straight away and place a cold flannel on their face.

Contra Indication - A contra indication is something that has happened to the client before you have started their make up. Like I previously mentioned, it is best to ask the client if they are allergic or have sensitive skin so that you are able to get an idea as to what I can and cannot put on their face.