Advanced Dermatology Treatments for My Skin Type

Before delving into the plethora of treatments and products to enhance your skin, you must know your skin type. This is because one size does not fit all when it comes to skincare. Each skin type requires specific care. Science has made treatments tailored for each skin type possible.

In this article, we will briefly discuss the major skin types, outline characteristics specific to each skin type, and go further into informing you on advanced dermatological treatments and procedures for enhancing and improving these skin types. This will enable you to make an informed choice for a robust, glowing, healthy skin.

 What Is My Skin Type

Science categorizes the skin into 5 common types by characteristics. These are discussed as follows:

1. Dry Skin
2. Normal Skin
3. Oily Skin
4. Combination Skin
5. Sensitive Skin

DRY SKIN

As the name implies, dry skin lacks moisture and is often flaky and tight. In extreme weather conditions, dry skin can be scaly or even itchy. A survey by the International Society of Dermatology found the condition self-reported in 40% of respondents of dark skin of geriatric demography. This is a pointer to its significant prevalence among the ageing population.

Managing Dry Skin

To Manage dry skin, we recommend the following science-backed procedures and solutions to help your skin be radiant, smooth and glowing.

Regular Use of Moisturizers

Moisturizers are skincare products and solutions that are specially purposed to hydrate the skin. These manage dryness, calms itching and aids the skin to heal when necessary, keeping a smooth texture and ensuring a radiant glow. Some moisturizers available at our pharmacy include:

1. Hydrating & soothing moisturizer
2. Hydrating & soothing body butter
3. Therapeutic Aloe-C lotion
4. Radiance glow oil

Dermatological Procedures and Treatments for Dry Skin

Dry skin needs intense hydration and occasional repair. So, the following treatments aid manage dry skin.

Hydrating Facials: This procedure involves the infusion of hyaluronic acid for deep moisture and skin rehydration, managing dry skin.

Mesotherapy: This is a non invasive treatment which Infuses various solutions like hyaluronic acids, vitamins and peptides directly into the skin for hydration and improved skin health.

Polynucleotides: Promotes tissue repair and hydration for rejuvenated skin.

NORMAL SKIN TYPE

As the name implies, normal skin simply entails that your skin is balanced. It is neither too dry nor too oily. A normal skin looks and feels completely comfortable.

Procedures Enhancing Normal Skin.

Enhancing Normal Skin

There is usually no treatment for normal skin. However, dermatologist will counsel one maintains its balance through the following processes and procedures:

1. Hydrafacial Treatments: Regular Hydrafacial treatments cleans, exfoliates and hydrates the skin. This helps maintain skin balance and enhances its appearance.
2. Microneedling: Also called collagen induction therapy, Microneedling helps the skin maintain a healthy, youthful appearance.
3. Chemical Peels (Mild): Chemical Peels enhance skin tone and texture.

OILY SKIN

Oily skin refers to skin that constantly looks and feels oily. When the sebaceous gland produces more oil than is required, the resultant effect is an oily skin. Oily skins are prone to breakouts such as Acne. This is because the excess oil often mixes with dead skin cells to block skin pores, leading to Acne.

Due to the above, you will agree with us that oily skin is delicate and in need of treatment and constant management.

Treatments for Oily Skin

The following procedures help the skin manage excess oil and prevents breakouts:

1. Chemical exfoliants: Frequent use of these help unclog pores and mop up excess skin oils.
2. Salicylic Acid Peels: Clears clogged pores and reduces acne.
3. Laser Acne Therapy: Targets sebaceous glands to reduce oil production.
4. Photodynamic Therapy (PDT): Combats acne-causing bacteria and controls oil.
5. RF Microneedling: Reduces sebum production while tightening pores and improving skin texture.

COMBINATION SKIN TYPE

Combination Skin is one that is oily and either normal or dry. Not to be mistaken for normal skin, combination skin has regions that are oily and other areas that are normal or dry. A simple way to put it is that combination skin has the characteristics of both the oily and either the normal and the dry skin type across different areas of the body.

Managing Combination Skin

As earlier iterated, combination skin requires a balanced approach that would cater for both oily and normal or dry areas. The following procedures make the cut in that regard:

1. Customizable Facials: Tailored to address specific areas with targeted products.
2. Fractional Laser Therapy: Evens out skin texture and addresses multiple concerns.
3. Customizable chemical peels: Removes dead skin cells for a smoother and more radiant complexion.
4. Microdermabrasion: Gently exfoliates to balance oiliness and dryness while improving overall skin tone.

SENSITIVE SKIN TYPE

Sensitive Skin is the skin type highly prone to responding to environmental factors. Irritations and itching when introduced to certain substances are the hallmarks of sensitive skin.

Treatments for Sensitive Skin

Sensitive skin demands gentle yet effective treatments to minimize irritation such as:

1. LED Light Therapy: Soothes inflammation and boosts healing.
2. Oxygen Facials: Delivers calming nutrients to rejuvenate sensitive skin.
3. Customized skincare routines that address its peculiar concerns.

Conclusion

We have in this article discussed the need to understand your skin type. We told you that certain products and procedures are tailored to specific skins and that all treatments are not for everyone. We discussed the 5 skin types namely dry skin, oily skin, normal skin, combination skin, and sensitive skin. Taking time to discuss their peculiarities and treatments for enhancing and beautifying them. We are hopeful that the knowledge gained in this article will guide you to take better care of your skin going forward.

However, it is important to always see a dermatologist for a well-informed view. You can always give us a call at Skin101 for a consultation and for better details on 07048810000.