Dry skin

Dry skin, especially on the face, is a common problem that affects many people in both summer and winter. The cause of excessive dryness of the skin is the natural aging process, environmental factors, as well as medical.

If the skin is severely dry, redness, irritation and itching can occur. Dry skin loses its radiance and wrinkles appear on the face. Therefore, when we notice that our skin becomes unnaturally tight, flaky and dull it is worth using appropriate care for dry skin or seek advice from a specialist in aesthetic medicine. Dermatologist will recommend appropriate dermocosmetics and treatments for dry skin restoring proper hydration of the skin.

Why does the skin become excessively dry?

The main cause of dry skin is a disruption in its barrier function. When the skin begins to lack lipids that inhibit water loss, then the skin loses moisture and easily becomes dry.

The following contribute to skin dryness and loss of valuable lipids:

  1. Environmental factors such as cold and dry air, strong wind, air-conditioning, bathing in hot water, skin contact with soap, detergents, solvents and other chemicals, and prolonged sun exposure.
  2. Disease such as eczema, atopic dermatitis or hypothyroidism.
  3. Hormonal fluctuations in the body, such as in women during menopause.
  4. Topical creams containing retinoids or salicylic acid.
  5. Certain oral medications.
  6. Aging of the body and skin. As you age, you lose the subcutaneous fat layer, hyaluronic acid, which keeps the skin hydrated, and collagen, which is responsible for skin firmness. The skin then becomes thin, flabby, and dry.

How to care for dry skin?

Daily dry skin care should include cleansing with products for dry skin, using good moisturizing creams and serums, and protecting against UV rays. To cleanse the skin, choose a product with the right PH that does not contain soap. In order for the moisturizer to deeply penetrate the skin, it is worth from time to time to exfoliate the epidermis with a gentle scrub. Moisturizing cream should contain active ingredients such as hyaluronic acid or urea and strengthen the barrier function of the skin.

For dry skin, products containing vitamin B3, which stimulates the body’s immune functions, vitamin C to protect the skin from free radicals and vitamin A for proper collagen synthesis are recommended.

If home remedies for dry skin do not bring the expected results and the skin is irritated, itchy and red then it is worth consulting a specialist in aesthetic medicine.

Professional skin care treatments for dry skin

Aesthetic medicine offers a range of modern moisturizing and firming treatments that restore the water-lipid balance of the skin.

Good results are obtained with laser therapies. Pulses of light stimulate the production of collagen and elastin, and soothe redness and wrinkles. They also improve skin texture and tone. Effective firming and moisturizing of the skin are provided by microdermabrasion treatments, needle mesotherapy, treatments using platelet rich plasma and hyaluronic acid injections. After a series of treatments, the skin looks fresh and radiant, and there is no trace of dry, red and itchy patches.

Treatments for dry skin in the Zakrzewscy Clinic of Aesthetic Medicine and Dermatology

In our clinic we know that dry skin requires comprehensive and regular care. Therefore, in addition to moisturizing and firming treatments for dry skin, we offer our Patients an innovative method of skin care at home using dermocosmetics Universkin.

Depending on the degree of loss of skin moisture and accompanying symptoms such as redness, flaking and itching, we offer our Patients appropriate treatments for dry skin. Some of the most effective treatments for dry skin include:

  1. Needle mesotherapy involves subcutaneous injection of a preparation based on hyaluronic acid enriched with additional substances with moisturizing and antioxidant properties. Mesotherapy treatment perfectly moisturizes the skin improving its condition and restoring glow. Deeply rebuilds and revitalizes the skin ensuring long-lasting effect of hydration and firmness. Mesotherapy treatment is completely safe and almost painless. For full Patient comfort local anesthesia is used.
  2. Pristine Diamond Microdermabrasion, which gently removes dead cells while stimulating collagen and elastin production. Already after the first treatment there is a significant improvement in the structure and color of the skin, as well as the degree of absorption of moisturizing cosmetics.
  3. Thermolifting, a treatment using NIR infrared light and Alma Pixel Co2 fractional laser, which effectively stimulates fibroblasts to produce collagen and elastin in the skin. As a result, the firmness and density of the skin is improved.
  4. A therapy using platelet rich plasma, which is very good at firming and moisturizing the skin from the inside. Plasma is taken directly from the Patient’s blood and then injected into the skin using mesotherapy technique. There is no risk that the body reacts poorly to the subcutaneously introduced preparation. Platelet rich plasma is successfully used for skin that has lost its hydration, firmness, elasticity and radiance.

Starting a series of treatments for dry skin is preceded by a medical consultation in order to determine the optimal treatment plan together with the Patient. During the therapy the Patient’s condition is constantly monitored and possibly modified depending on the skin’s reaction.

In Zakrzewscy Clinic Patients can also benefit from other anti-aging treatments such as:

You can read more about how to prevent and delay skin aging in our articles:

If you are struggling with the problem of dry skin and would like to restore optimal hydration and firmness to your skin, we invite you to our clinic for professional treatments in the field of aesthetic medicine that will effectively solve your problem.

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