What is meant by abraded skin?

Abraded skin refers to a condition in which the outermost layers of the skin have been physically removed or damaged. This can occur due to friction, scraping, or other forms of trauma that disrupt the skin's surface. The result is a compromised protective barrier, which may expose the underlying layers of skin, leading to redness, pain, and potential for infection. Understanding this term is important for estheticians, as they may encounter clients with abraded skin and need to adjust their treatments to accommodate healing or avoid using certain procedures that may further irritate the skin.

The other options represent different skin conditions or characteristics that do not relate to the mechanical disruption of the skin surface. Excessively oily skin pertains to an overproduction of sebum, sunburned skin refers to damage caused by UV radiation, and signs of aging reflect the natural changes in the skin due to factors like time and environmental exposure. Each of these conditions requires a distinct approach in esthetic treatments, unlike abraded skin, which specifically necessitates care for a compromised barrier.