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Dry areas of skin are not contagious but can be very uncomfortable. Whether you experience occasional, mild dry patches of skin or severe dermatitis, there are proven ways to alleviate it and restore nourished,supple, and hydrated skin. To help relieve flaky, dry skin, Madison, WI’s Radiance Skin Therapy & Laser Center provides expert advice and treatments.
If you have dry skin, it may flake, scale, itch,crack or even bleed. This condition can often be very uncomfortable. The dryness can sometimes make lines and wrinkles seem more noticeable as well. Though any part of the body can be affected by it, dryness is common on the hands,arms, and legs. Some people naturally have dry skin but even those with oily skin may develop dryness occasionally. It’s perfectly normal and common for skin to be dry sometimes.
For more information about improving dry skin, contact Madison, WI’s Radiance Skin Therapy & Laser Center. Call 608.240.0088 or fill out a contact form to set up a consultation.
Dry skin can happen when the skin loses water too quickly and becomes dehydrated or your skin doesn’t retain sufficient moisture. Sometimes, exposure to dry weather, hot water, and certain chemicals may be what’s causing your skin to dry out. It’s more common during autumn and winter when the humidity levels are lower. Aging is another cause, as your skin tends to become drier over time when the pores begin producing less oil, so older adults are more likely to struggle with this condition. A history of certain conditions such as eczema or allergic diseases is another risk factor.Dry patches of skin may also occur if you have the tendency to take frequent baths or wash with very hot water. Other causes associated with dry, itchy skin include medications, vitamin deficiency, diseases such as diabetes, anorexia,and skin barrier dysfunction.
Hyaluronic acid is a natural substance in the body that acts as a cushion and lubricant for the joints, skin, and other tissues. This substance can retain over one thousand times its weight in water. As we age, levels of hyaluronic acid in the skin decrease significantly, often leading to dehydrated skin as our skin loses volume and hydration. The loss of oil glands as we age can also make dry skin worse.
The most suitable treatment for dry skin depends on what’s causing it. Radiance Skin Therapy may sometimes simply recommend lifestyle changes and over-the-counter moisturizers to help alleviate the dryness but sometimes these may not be enough. In other cases, prescription ointments,lotions, and creams may be more effective. For some patients, simple changes to their skincare routine can help to soothe dry patches.
Chemical peels may help to decrease roughness and dryness. HydraFacial® nourishes skin and can address specific concerns such as dryness. Microneedling can also be beneficial for dry, dull skin. AQUAGOLD® Fine Touch gently plumps and hydrates skin. Microdermabrasion can reduce dry patches, restoring softer and smoother skin. Additionally, we offer a complete range of medical grade skincare products to rejuvenate and revitalize your skin.
When you have dry skin, it can often feel rough and flaky. Exfoliation can enhance the appearance of the skin, improving its luminosity, glow, and texture by removing dead skin cells from the surface of the skin. Exfoliation removes blockages from the pores, providing a smoother surface, and allowing skincare products such as nourishing serums and moisturizers to penetrate more deeply into the skin.Cosmetic treatments that exfoliate skin can often be the answer to dry skin problems. Chemical peels or chemical exfoliation may help to decrease roughness and dryness. Peels involve the application of a chemical substance to the skin to exfoliate its surface. The new skin that grows in is smoother, helping to reduce dryness and roughness. HydraFacial® exfoliates and nourishes skin and can address specific concerns such as dryness.
Due to its regenerative properties, microneedling can also be beneficial for dry, dull skin. The controlled micro-wounds stimulate a healing response in the skin to promote collagen production,improving the texture of the skin. The tiny channels that are created in the skin allow us to infuse active ingredients and serums more efficiently. Microneedling works well for general skin rejuvenation. AQUAGOLD® Fine Touch gently plumps and hydrates skin. This microchannel microinjector device is beneficial for dehydrated skin that is in need of rejuvenation. Additionally, we offer a complete range of medical grade skincare products to rejuvenate and revitalize your skin.
In addition to treating dry skin, we can also offer care and treatment for other skin conditions such as hyperhidrosis/excessive sweating, scars, cellulite, acne, pigmentation issues, jowls, and spider veins.
Various types of aesthetic treatments are available to enhance the look and feel of the skin, including BOTOX®, a neuromodulator that reduces dynamic wrinkles, hyaluronic acid dermal fillers to restore or add volume, and skin rejuvenation options such as IPL (intense pulsed light) and Genius® RF Microneedling to improve other types of cosmetic concerns.
Want to learn more about ways of relieving dry skin? Talk to Madison, WI’s Radiance Skin Therapy & Laser Center today to find out. Call 608.240.0088 or fill out a contact form to request a consultation.
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