Dry skin treatment

Dry skin (synonyms: asteatosis cutis, sebostasis, xerosis cutis, xeroderma) is common and has various causes. In the Western world, the most important cause is; the daily hot shower. Warm water, and especially hot water or water and soap washes the natural layer of fat from the skin. This is restored by the body through sebum production, but sebum production varies from person to person and decreases with age. With frequent or hot showers, the sebaceous glands cannot keep up and the skin becomes drier.
Some medicines can also cause a drier skin (isotretinoin, estrogens, anti-androgens, cytostatics).

Causes of dry skin:
★ showering too often or too hot
★ using too much soap
★ air that is too dry
★ predisposition
★ older age
★ medication (including retinoids)

What can we do for you?

After we have determined together that there is indeed a case of a drier skin, we will put together a treatment plan. We often see that the incorrect use of cleansing products and care products is the underlying cause of a drier skin. In order to restore the moisture balance, we will, in addition to treatments, also give customized advice regarding skin care products.