Estheticians can provide clients who have skin disorders help in each of the following ways EXCEPT

• A. Referring the client to a dermatologist
• B. Recommending a suitable skincare regimen
• C. Providing educational resources about proper skincare
• D. Diagnosing the medical condition for the client

Answer: (D)

Estheticians work within a cosmetic skin care scope that emphasizes safe skincare, education, and appropriate referrals, not medical diagnoses. They can help clients with skin concerns by referring them to a dermatologist when a medical issue is suspected, recommending skincare regimens suitable for the condition, and providing educational resources on proper skincare practices. The activity that falls outside an esthetician’s scope is diagnosing a medical condition; diagnosing requires medical training and licensure, and attempting it could misidentify or delay proper treatment. For example, if a client has a suspicious mole or persistent, unusual changes, the esthetician should refer to a dermatologist rather than offer a diagnosis.