Socioestheticians in pharmacy

Having gone through this rotation, I appreciate the socioesthetician information that I learned throughout. As a pharmacist, we always offer advice for our patients about the safest and most effective products to use. Having a socioesthetician background is definitely helpful to make good recommendations. For instance, we learned about the ingredients in the products we use everyday. Chemicals like DEA, formaldehyde, and parabens can be harmful to the body in more ways than one. They can cause hormonal imbalances, skin irritations, dermatitis, and may even be carcinogenic. Other chemicals like Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) and butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) act as antioxidants, preservatives, and stabilizers and can be mostly found in cosmetics like lipsticks and eyeshadows. Diethanolamine (DEA) is an undesirable chemical that acts as a foaming agent and pH adjuster most commonly found in cosmetics like foundation. Another group of chemicals found in nail polish, hair sprays, perfumes, lotions, soaps, and shampoos are Phthalates dibutyl phthalate (DBP), dimethyl phthalate (DMP), and diethyl phthalate (DEP). Being aware of such ingredients, pharmacists can have a well rounded knowledge not just about skin care but also about products used on a daily basis. We also discussed complementary and alternative medicine; which can be used for a variety of reasons including prevention of illness, maintaining general wellness, reduction of pain, treatment of certain health conditions, as well as supplementation to conventional medicine. Furthermore, we looked into the use of fermented food as a prevention mean for breast cancer. As pharmacists, we always advice patients to have healthy well balanced diets, which include fermented food and probiotics, not only to prevent cancers but also to increase their energy and maintain a healthy weight.

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Maha Sohail

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To understand the role of socio-estheticians in pharmacy, it is important to first understand what estheticians do and what their practice entails. Estheticians are licensed skin care professionals who provide treatments for enhancing the health and appearance of the skin. An esthetics license in New York State allows providers to use compounds or procedures including makeup, eyelashes, depilatories, tonics, lotions, waxes or sanding and tweezing. These may be performed manually, mechanically, chemically, or with electrical means and instruments. The licenses are valid for four years.

Most estheticians are usually found in spas and salons, whereas medical estheticians work together with healthcare providers performing laser and light-based procedures. They may be employed by a hospital, medical practice, or any healthcare facility. Additionally, they can be found working in plastic surgery, dermatology, medical spas, and other health, beauty, and fitness establishments that incorporate laser into their business. Since medical estheticians provide care to patients with skin conditions, skin traumas, and aging skin, their role in the pharmaceutical industry involves a multitude of important aspects.

One aspect in which estheticians may play a role in pharmacy includes product development. Estheticians' expertise in skin physiology can provide insight during the development of skincare and cosmetic products and help ensure the products will be safe and effective. They can participate in clinical trials by testing formulations and offer feedback on its cosmetic components. Another aspect includes education, where estheticians can provide pharmaceutical company employees with knowledge about skincare, skin conditions, and the use of skincare products. They may be involved in training sales representatives to communicate effectively about skincare products to healthcare professionals. Furthermore, estheticians can contribute to research projects focused on understanding skin health, creating skincare solutions, and exploring new ingredients for pharmaceutical applications.

Specifically, socioestheticians can contribute to patient care in oncology. Cancer patients experience a multitude of adverse reactions as a result from their chemotherapy or immunotherapy. Some of these include alopecia, changes in nails and pigmentation of the skin, photosensitivity, rash, blistering, and pruritis. Nail changes consist of darkening or developing white streaks. They can become brittle, dry, or cracked as well. Radiation therapy may also cause the skin to become dry and peel, and the area may also appear sunburned or become swollen. Sores may develop that become painful, wet, and infected, otherwise known as moist reactions. Furthermore, stem cell transplants can cause graft-versus-host disease, which is when the patient's body see the tissue as foreign and attack them. This may lead to thickening of the skin, rash, or blisters. Ultimately, these changes may be minor but can be severe as well.

If socioestheticians collaborate with pharmacists to tailor individualized skincare regimens for their patients, they can have the potential to significantly enhance their patients' physical and mental wellbeing, which would strengthen the patients' quality of care. Patients would have a higher self esteem as a result, while also treating the adverse effects they experience from their medications. This not only goes for oncology, but any disease state that has negative impacts on a patient's skin. Ultimately, this approach would foster a comprehensive and improved patient healthcare experience.

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