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When You’re Working Up Close.
You often see clients’ skin, hair, and nails up close. Noticing changes can help you approach services with care, being mindful of comfort, sensitivity, or self‑consciousness, and opening the door to a gentle check‑in when appropriate.
What You May Notice in Your Profession
Learn about skin, hair, and nail changes you may notice in your work as a hairstylist, barber, nail technician, esthetician, tattoo artist, or massage therapist.
Scalp, Hair, & Beard
For hairstylists and barbers
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Alopecia Areata
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Basal Cell Carcinoma
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Cold Sores (Orofacial Herpes)
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Folliculitis
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Head Lice (Pediculosis Capitis)
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Impetigo
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Melanoma
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Melasma
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Mole, Atypical (Atypical Nevus)
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Plaque Psoriasis
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Razor Bumps (Pseudofolliculitis Barbae)
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Beard Ringworm (Tinea Barbae)
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Scalp Ringworm (Tinea Capitis)
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Seborrheic Dermatitis
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Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Hands, Feet, & Nails
For nail technicians and massage therapists
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Athlete's Foot (Tinea Pedis)
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Basal Cell Carcinoma
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Common Wart
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Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis)
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Fungal Nail Infection (Onychomycosis)
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Nail Infection (Paronychia)
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Flat Wart
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Melanoma
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Mole, Atypical (Atypical Nevus)
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Pityriasis Rosea
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Plantar Wart
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Plaque Psoriasis
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Ringworm (Tinea Corporis)
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Shingles (Zoster)
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Squamous Cell Carcinoma
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Tinea Versicolor
Skin You Work On
For estheticians, massage therapists, and tattoo artists
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Acne (Acne Vulgaris)
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Acne Excoriée
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Acne Keloidalis Nuchae
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Allergic Contact Dermatitis
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Athlete's Foot (Tinea Pedis)
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Basal Cell Carcinoma
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Cold Sores (Orofacial Herpes)
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Common Wart
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Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis)
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Flat Wart
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Folliculitis
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Impetigo
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Irritant Contact Dermatitis
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Keloid
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Melanoma
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Melasma
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Mole, Atypical (Atypical Nevus)
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Molluscum Contagiosum
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Pityriasis Rosea
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Plantar Wart
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Plaque Psoriasis
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Ringworm (Tinea Corporis)
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Rosacea
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Shingles (Zoster)
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Squamous Cell Carcinoma
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Tinea Versicolor
Communication tips
Connecting with care
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Describe what you observe.
“I’m noticing an area here that looks a little different.”
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Invite sharing with open-ended questions.
“Is this something you’ve noticed before?”
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Respect comfort and boundaries.
“I wanted to mention it. No need to talk about it if you’d rather not.”
Communication tips
Guiding toward next steps
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Ask if they’ve already talked to a doctor.
“Have you had a chance to talk with a doctor about this?”
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Gently suggest checking in with a health care provider.
“You might consider getting medical advice on this.”
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Highlight that help or relief may be available.
“There may be a simple treatment a medical professional can help with.”
Questions About a Specific Condition?
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