sluggish skin

English translation: dull

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English term or phrase:sluggish skin
Selected answer:dull
Entered by: Åsa_Maria K

20:59 May 28, 2012
English language (monolingual) [PRO]
Medical - Medical (general)
English term or phrase: sluggish skin
This is a question from an exam for masseurs/skin therapists. Can't really make out what is meant by "sluggish skin".

When should tapotement be avoided?
A If the client has a ***sluggish skin***
B If the client has a combination skin
C If the client has a vascular skin
D If the client has a mature skin
Åsa_Maria K
Sweden
Local time: 22:08
dull
Explanation:
This sounds strange to me too because 'sluggish' usually refers to a person or a mood.

Found a few results online though which seems to suggest it means dull, which makes sense.

"Sluggish skin is usually dull, tired and lacking oxygen. Re-mineralise, hydrate and regenerate tired, sluggish skin with extracts such as White Nettle and Grape" ... at http://www.sbcgels.co.uk/by-symptom/sluggish-skin
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Lindsay Spratt
France
Local time: 22:08
Grading comment
Thank you, Lindsay!
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



SUMMARY OF ALL EXPLANATIONS PROVIDED
4 +4dull
Lindsay Spratt
4flaccid or loose skin
Ellen Kraus
2 +1Slow in responding to treatment
DLyons
3skin that is not radian, smooth, hydarted
Lirka
Summary of reference entries provided
Just to add to Lindsay & Gallagy's line of thought...
Sonia Geerlings
Not a medical term
Michael Barnett

  

Answers


4 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +4
dull


Explanation:
This sounds strange to me too because 'sluggish' usually refers to a person or a mood.

Found a few results online though which seems to suggest it means dull, which makes sense.

"Sluggish skin is usually dull, tired and lacking oxygen. Re-mineralise, hydrate and regenerate tired, sluggish skin with extracts such as White Nettle and Grape" ... at http://www.sbcgels.co.uk/by-symptom/sluggish-skin

Lindsay Spratt
France
Local time: 22:08
Works in field
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 8
Grading comment
Thank you, Lindsay!

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Jenni Lukac (X): I think that this is the closest, sometimes it also infers "flaccid" as well due to poor circulation and lack of hydration. Basically it's a description used to sell us creams and treatments!
8 mins
  -> Thanks, Jenni. Perhaps dehydrated would be a more correct term? I've recently learnt the difference between dry and dehydrated skin :)

agree  Yvonne Gallagher
3 hrs
  -> Thanks, gallagy!

agree  Shera Lyn Parpia: I think it denotes a lack of vitality
1 day 10 hrs
  -> Thanks, Shera!

agree  Phong Le
3 days 15 hrs
  -> Thanks Phong Le!
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6 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 2/5Answerer confidence 2/5 peer agreement (net): +1
Slow in responding to treatment


Explanation:
This is directly from the OED - but I'm not convinced that's necessarily what's meant here.

DLyons
Ireland
Local time: 21:08
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 12

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Yvonne Gallagher: Lindsay's "dull" is for cosmetic looks but yours is the medical exolanaton of "sluggish"
12 hrs
  -> Thanks gallagy2 .
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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
skin that is not radian, smooth, hydarted


Explanation:
That would be my [medical] interpretation of 'sluggish' which is, however, not an established medical term :)

HTH

Lirka
Austria
Local time: 22:08
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 47
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10 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
flaccid or loose skin


Explanation:
I ´d expect is meant here

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Note added at 10 Stunden (2012-05-29 07:27:49 GMT)
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Vitamins For Flaccid Skin | LIVESTRONG.COM
www.livestrong.com/.../232611-vitamins-for-fla... - 14 Jun 2011 – Vitamins For Flaccid Skin. Flaccid skin can be caused by aging or disease, and in either case can look unsightly. Intrusive treatments and

Ellen Kraus
Austria
Local time: 22:08
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman
PRO pts in category: 4
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Reference comments


6 hrs
Reference: Just to add to Lindsay & Gallagy's line of thought...

Reference information:
Sluggish = untoned, opposite of taut. Facial contours need defining / shaping. Typical causes: slow cellular renewal/ need for regeneration, build up of toxins, lack of hydration, oxydised cells, poor circulation…In very simple terms, the skin looks kind of fat and heavy/slightly sagging.

Sonia Geerlings
Australia
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
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1 day 15 mins
Reference: Not a medical term

Reference information:
Please note that this is an exam for masseurs and "skin therapists". I am not sure what a skin therapist is, but I cannot imagine any serious health care professional taking an exam with masseurs.

Speaking as a physician, I can say that "sluggish skin" is not in our lexicon so I will not hazard a guess.

It is possible that it is not even in the cosmetologist's lexicon and is thrown into the mix as one of the "wrong" answers on the exam.

Again I am not sure what is meant by "vascular" skin, but I would guess they mean skin with lots of telangiectasiae or arteriovenous malformations. That would be the "correct" answer as tapotement could produce bruising. So, "sluggish skin" may just be thrown in there to confuse the students. It is fun to confuse students. ;-)

Michael Barnett
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 138
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