JP3212295B2 - Skin diagnostic system - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to the diagnosis of skin using a computer based on a medical questionnaire and skin test results, and the selection of cosmetics based on the skin test results.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, diagnosis of skin and selection of cosmetics have been performed based on medical questionnaires and skin test results. However, since it is performed based on human judgment, accuracy is often lacking, and it is often difficult to select an appropriate cosmetic.

[0003]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide an accurate skin diagnosis using a computer by answering a number of questions in a questionnaire and examining skin sebum and moisture. It is to select cosmetics.

[0004]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In order to achieve the above object, the present invention is directed to a diagnostic system for diagnosing skin based on an examination of the skin and responses to a questionnaire, wherein the diagnostic system is used for skin and sebum and water. Input means for inputting the answer to the examination and the medical questionnaire and storing it in a database, and using the data stored in the database, determining means for diagnosing skin and selecting cosmetics,
Printing means for printing the result of the skin diagnosis and selection, wherein the determination means applies a tester to at least two places for sebum for a fixed time, and applies a tester to at least one place for moisture. It is characterized by using the result of time application and answers to a plurality of types of questions in a medical questionnaire. This makes it possible to make an accurate diagnosis of the skin and select an appropriate cosmetic.

[0005] In addition, by printing a diagram of the distribution of sebum based on the result of the examination of the sebum, it is easy to grasp the characteristics of the skin. By dividing the sebum into stages using a numerical result of the test result and the questionnaire response result, it is possible to more accurately classify the sebum. The selection of the cosmetic by the determination means includes a case in which a plurality of types of skin care cosmetics are performed and a cosmetic is not selected, so that a cosmetic more suited to the characteristics of the skin can be selected.

[0006]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a flowchart showing computer processing according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG.
First, an inquiry sheet is input (S102) and stored in the customer database. This customer database is constructed so that it can be used for various purposes based on the entered medical questionnaire. Based on the medical questionnaire data input to the customer database, the computer diagnoses the skin of the customer (S104), and selects an appropriate cosmetic for the customer (S106). These results are saved as a work file and are used when printing out the diagnosis results and the like. Finally, the diagnosis results and the selected cosmetic items are printed out in an easy-to-understand manner (S1).
08), this process ends.

[0007] In an embodiment, the medical questionnaire is completed and returned at home. The skin may be examined at home 20 minutes after washing the face by using a tester and bringing it into close contact with the skin. The questionnaire is performed, for example, on a condition related to skin condition, a condition related to skin troubles, a condition related to living customs, and the like. The returned medical questionnaire and tester data are input to the cosmetics sales system by, for example, OCR. The tester's data is determined by the staff in charge of the returned data, and is divided into stages and converted into data. From the system, a diagnosis result output by the computer, a sample of the selected cosmetic, and the like are also sent to the customer's home.

The objects to be inspected include those relating to sebum and those relating to skin moisture. As for sebum,
For example, three testers for inspection are sent, and three testers are pressed against the forehead, the head of the nose, and the cheeks 20 minutes after face washing. The skin moisture is similarly measured by pressing against the skin 20 minutes after face washing. By examining three places on the face with a sebum tester, the distribution of sebum on the face can be illustrated. These testers will be returned with the medical questionnaire. The examination of sebum is not limited to the above three places. For example, two places, forehead and cheek, may be used. In these two sebum tests,
An illustration of the sebum distribution on the face is possible. In the illustration of this distribution, for example, a normal distribution of sebum (the head of the nose usually has a large amount of sebum, etc.) can be considered.

It is not always necessary to return the medical questionnaire or the like. For example, a system may be used in which after the medical questionnaire has been entered by the customer on the Internet, the medical questionnaire data is stored in the customer database on the server. In this case, only the medical questionnaire for the tester such as sebum may be returned, or the customer may perform step-by-step classification. In this way, when performed on the Internet, the medical questionnaire can be easily obtained at home. Can be entered. By using the Internet, diagnosis results and the like can be delivered to customers by e-mail or the like. Further, in the above description, the type of the cosmetic according to the characteristics of the skin is selected. However, a system that newly mixes the cosmetic with the component according to the characteristics of the skin of the customer individual may be used. The above-mentioned customer database is stored and used for a customer's order for cosmetics, questions, and the like. In addition, when there is an order for cosmetics or a notification of a change in skin condition, the content is updated so that the latest state of the customer can be always grasped and the change can be grasped.

[0010]

Embodiment <Inspection on Skin Condition> An embodiment of an inspection on the skin will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG.
Is a description showing an instruction for a customer to perform sebum and moisture tests on the facial skin using the tester that has been sent. The testers to be sent are three tapes A for examining sebum and one tape B for examining moisture. Tape A is gray so that they can be distinguished from each other.
Tape B is black.

The customer puts a tester for sebum test on three places A: forehead, B: right cheek and C: nose after 20 minutes of face washing as shown in FIG.
Press for 0 seconds. D: A tester for moisture test is also pressed on the left cheek for 10 seconds. As described above, by pressing the tester for sebum test and the tester for water test on different parts, sebum and water at each part can be accurately tested. Note that the pressing time needs to be changed depending on the tester used. These testers are returned in an attached plastic bag. When returned, the expert will classify the sebum tester into five stages and the moisture tester into three stages as test results. In order to accurately grasp the characteristics of the skin, it is important to set the environment at the time of the examination. In particular, sebum and skin moisture are easily affected by the environment. For this purpose, the skin characteristics in a stable state can be grasped by using the tester sent as in this embodiment in a calm environment at home and measuring after 20 minutes of face washing.

<About the Questionnaire> A questionnaire for grasping the condition of the customer's skin will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. FIG. 3 shows a question regarding the skin condition in the questionnaire. It lists the following questions,
This is a form to be entered in the answer column. A1: The one where the skin is easily sticky. A2: If you do not put anything on after washing your face, your skin will be stiff. A3: Even if a "moist type" lotion is applied, the skin is slightly bulky. A4: Makeup is easily lost. A5: It is a constitution in which acne and pimples are easily formed. A6: The skin is easily dried. Also, if your skin tends to dry out,
How big is that? A7: The skin is rough now. A8: There have been rashes, redness, or itching using cosmetics. A9: A specialist has pointed out that he is atopic or allergic. The students are asked to answer the above questions A1 to A9.

FIG. 4 shows a question about a skin problem in the questionnaire. It lists the following questions and fills them out in the answer box. B1: I feel that the skin is no longer stuck. B2: I am worried about sagging of the face line (contour). B3: I want to have proper aftercare for spots and freckles due to sunburn. B4: I'm worried that the acne marks have stained. B5: The skin tends to be dull. B6: I am worried about the bear under my eyes. B7: The T zone is greasy and partially bulky, so it is not known what to use. B8: When I laugh, I think the wrinkles around my mouth stand out. B9: The eyes are easily dried, and wrinkles at the eyes are worrisome. B10: I am worried about darkening of pores. For each of these, ask the corresponding answer to circle the number in the answer column.

FIG. 5 shows questions about the customer's lifestyle. It lists the following questions and fills them out in the answer box. C1: I often spend time in a room with good cooling and heating. C2: I do not exercise much and do not sweat much. C3: I keep in mind UV protection even when shopping nearby or on a cloudy day. C4: For skin care, he prefers refreshing types to moist types. C5: There are many opportunities to use OA equipment. C6: I think you have a balanced diet. C7: I like oily dishes rather. C8: Cosmetics are properly used depending on the season. C9: The person often stays up late at night, and she is short of sleep. C10: Recently, both mental and physical stress has been felt. For each of these, have the number of the corresponding answer in the answer column circled.

Note that, in addition to the above-mentioned question, the age and the like are to be entered in the questionnaire. Also, the above-mentioned questions are examples, and other questions can be added or changed. Alternatively, the medical questionnaire shown in FIGS. 3 to 5 may be accessed as a page on the Internet so that the customer can directly enter an answer or the like from a personal computer at home or the like. In this case, the result of the examination of the sebum and the skin moisture can be answered via the Internet.

<Skin Diagnosis> FIG. 6 shows how the computer system which inputs these data makes a skin diagnosis using the above-mentioned examination and questionnaire.
This will be described in more detail. (Health Condition) In order to check the health condition of the skin, the answer and the like of the questionnaire regarding the skin condition in the above-mentioned questionnaire and the age are used. The judgment result is prepared by preparing a plurality of sentences indicating the diagnosis result, and selecting the sentence. The text representing the diagnosis result is printed on the diagnosis slip.

(Sebum) The results of a sebum tester measuring the three parts of the head, forehead, and cheeks of the nose and the answers of the questionnaire for the condition of the skin are quantified, and the sebum is expressed by a calculation formula. Calculate the score. This sebum score is divided into stages to grasp the condition of the sebum of the customer. This diagnosis result can be shown by displaying a sentence indicating the result of the classification (a little more, etc.) and displaying the sebum score with a circle or the like on the graph. In addition, because we measure three places of sebum,
The determination of the difference in sebum at each site is also performed, and the result can be expressed in text. As for the sebum distribution of the face, as shown in FIG. 6, the computer judges from the sebum test result described above from the sebum score and the aforementioned site difference so that nine different faces surrounded by dotted lines can be displayed. I do. As shown in FIG. 6, each face displays the head of the nose, both cheeks, and the forehead in four shades (1 to 4). Usually, the head of the nose has the most sebum, so the head of the nose is always displayed darkest. The nine displays are, for example, as follows. In FIG. 6, the number in the section of sebum uses the number of the sebum score. (1) Nose head: 2 Both cheeks: 2 Frame: 1 (2) Nose head: 2 Other part: 1 (3) Nose head: 3 Both cheeks: 1 frame: 2 (4) Nose head: 3 Other part: 2 (5) Nose head: 3 Both cheeks: 1 frame: 2 (6) Nose head: 4 Other part: 3 (7) Nose head: 3 Both cheeks: 3 Frame: 2 ( 8) Nose head: 4 Both cheeks: 2 frames: 3 (9) Nose head: 4 Both cheeks: 1 frame: 3 By displaying as shown in FIG. 6, the sebum distribution pattern on one's face can be seen at a glance. You can figure out.

(Skin moisture) Regarding the skin moisture (moisture) examined by a tester, for example, after dividing into three stages,
The answer to the related questionnaire is also quantified and calculated to obtain the dryness score. This dry score is divided into stages, and the result is, for example, diagnosed in three stages of the sentence "moisture is kept", "moisture is slightly lacking", and "moisture is insufficient". Indicated by printing on a vote. The test result of the skin moisture can also be illustrated by showing a dry score with a circle on the graph. As described above, not only the test results of sebum and skin moisture but also the results of interviews are quantified and corrected to calculate the score, so that a diagnostic result that is accurate and more close to the actual feeling of the customer can be obtained. . Also, by displaying the calculation results in a graph, the results can be easily grasped.

(Acne / Break) Next, by using a computer to select a sentence indicating a diagnosis result on acne or a breakout prepared in advance, based on the answer to the question about the constitution and diet and the sebum score calculated above. I have. At this time, in order to call attention, the traffic light green,
A signal display in three colors of yellow and red may also be displayed.

(Stain / Sobacas) The advice for the stain / sobacas is selected from sentences prepared in advance by using an answer to a question or the like regarding the stain. The signal display is also selected accordingly. (Skin dullness) Advice for skin dullness is selected from a plurality of sentences prepared in advance using answers to questions related to skin dullness. The signal display is also selected accordingly. (Small wrinkles at the eyes) Advice for small wrinkles at the eyes,
Using a response to a question or the like regarding fine wrinkles at the eye of the medical questionnaire, a selection is made from a plurality of sentences of measures prepared in advance. Signal display can also be performed for this.

(Wrinkles / Sags) Advice on wrinkles / sags is provided by selecting a prepared sentence using answers to questions about skin firmness or sagging. The wrinkle / slack diagnosis result can be displayed not only in sentences but also in a signal. As in the example shown above, for various items, by judging from the tester's examination and the answer to the question on the medical questionnaire, etc., it is possible to select appropriate advice sentences and display signals for alerting etc. , Can be printed on the medical certificate.

<Selection of Cosmetic> The selection of the cosmetic using the test results by the above-described tester and the questionnaire (survey sheet) will be described in detail. As cosmetics for skin care, there are usually cosmetics of types such as cleansing, facial cleansers, cosmetics, and essences. Therefore, cosmetics for each type are recommended. First, selection of a cleansing cosmetic will be described. Using answers to questions about makeup of the questionnaire, etc., selection is made from sentences prepared in advance by a computer. In addition, cosmetics for recommended cleansing are also selected from, for example, two types. For recommended cosmetics, print the product name on the diagnosis slip, and select the text
For example, it is printed in the column below.

The selection of the face wash will be described. Based on the classification of sebum, answers to questions related to skin roughness in the questionnaire, using the classification of sebum, etc., select from sentences prepared in advance and, for example, three types of cosmetics recommended for facial cleansing Select from inside. As a result of determination using a computer, recommended cosmetics are printed with the product name on a diagnostic slip, as in the case of cleansing, and the selected text is printed, for example, in a column below. Next, selection of a cosmetic liquid after face washing will be described. Using the answer to the preference for skin care in the medical questionnaire and the classification of the sebum, etc., it is selected from the sentences prepared in advance, and the cosmetic liquid after face washing is selected from, for example, four types. Similarly, the recommended cosmetic liquid is printed with the product name on the diagnosis slip, and the selected text is printed, for example, in a column below it. At this time, a sentence for calling attention to a part to be noted may be printed.

Finally, the selection of the serum is described. Using questions and age etc. about spots and freckles in the questionnaire,
In addition to selecting from prepared sentences, recommended serums are selected from, for example, four types. This is also printed as described above. In addition, each cosmetic may not be selected depending on the skin diagnosis result. This is because, when the cosmetic is not used, it is better for the health of the skin due to the characteristics of the skin.

<Printout of Diagnosis, etc.> As described above, regarding the diagnosis results and the recommended cosmetics,
It is printed out on a medical certificate by a computer. Items to be printed out include skin sediment distribution maps, skin diagnostic results including red, yellow, and green signal indications, notes on skin care, and recommended cosmetics. These items may be performed by storing the diagnosis results in a work file and printing them collectively as shown in FIG.

<Evaluation of Selection Results> The results of questionnaires on cosmetics recommended using a computer using the test results and questionnaires by the tester described above are shown below.

[Table 1] Cleansing

[Table 2] Face wash

[Table 3] Lotion

[Table 4] Essence As described above, at least about 50% of the respondents answered that they fit, and the selection of cosmetics by the above selection method has obtained good results.

The present invention is not limited to the examples described in detail above. Those skilled in the art will recognize the various variations as obvious from the above description. Further, the present invention may be applied not only to a stand-alone computer system but also to a client-server system or the like composed of a plurality of systems. The system according to the present invention can be realized by reading and executing the program from a storage medium storing the program according to the present invention by the system.
This recording medium includes a floppy disk, CD-RO
M, magnetic tape, ROM cassette and the like.

[0028]

According to the present invention, as described above, at least two inspections for sebum and one inspection for water are performed,
The computer can be used to accurately diagnose the skin and select cosmetics using the test results together with the responses to the questionnaire.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a flowchart illustrating a process according to an embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating the use of a tester for examining skin.

FIG. 3 is an example of a questionnaire regarding the condition of the skin.

FIG. 4 is an example of a questionnaire regarding skin problems.

FIG. 5 is a questionnaire regarding living customs.

FIG. 6 is a diagram for displaying the distribution of sebum.

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Claims (5)

(57) [Claims] 1. A diagnostic system for diagnosing skin by using an examination on the skin and a response to the questionnaire, comprising: an input unit for inputting the answer to the skin inspection and the questionnaire regarding sebum and moisture and storing the answer in a database Using data stored in the database, determining means for diagnosing skin and selecting cosmetics, and printing means for printing the results of the diagnosis and selection of skin, wherein the determining means relates to sebum Uses a tester for at least two locations for a certain period of time, and for water, uses the result of applying a tester to at least one location for a certain period of time, and answers multiple types of questions in a questionnaire. A diagnostic system, characterized in that: 2. The diagnostic system according to claim 1, wherein the printing unit prints a diagram of the distribution of the sebum based on the test result of the sebum. 3. The diagnostic system according to claim 1, wherein the determination unit performs the classification of the sebum using numerical values of test results and inquiry response results. 4. The diagnostic system according to claim 1, wherein the selection of the cosmetic by the determination means is performed for a plurality of types of skin care cosmetics. 5. The diagnostic system according to claim 4, wherein
A diagnostic system characterized by including cases where cosmetics are not selected.