Dry and itchy skin often signals a compromised skin barrier, which not only causes discomfort but can also affect your skin’s long-term health and appearance. At The Medical Skin Clinic, we use a multi-faceted approach to tackle dryness, combining prescription skincare from ZO Skin Health and Obagi Medical with innovative injectable treatments like Profhilo and Sunekos. These solutions work together to repair, hydrate, and strengthen your skin barrier for lasting results.
Why the Skin Barrier Matters
The skin barrier is your body’s first line of defence, locking in moisture and protecting against irritants, allergens, and environmental damage. When the barrier is compromised, you may experience:
Increased water loss, leading to dryness and flakiness.
Redness and sensitivity caused by inflammation.
Persistent itching and irritation due to barrier dysfunction.
Skin disease - Eczema, psoriasis and other skin conditions can be worsened by a compromised skin barrier.
Repairing your skin barrier requires a targeted approach that hydrates, soothes, and strengthens, which is why we recommend a combination of prescription skincare and injectable treatments.
Prescription Skincare: ZO Skin Health and Obagi Medical
We exclusively use ZO Skin Health and Obagi Medical, two leading brands in medical-grade skincare, to address dryness and barrier dysfunction. These products are backed by science and formulated to target the underlying causes of dry and itchy skin.
How ZO Skin Health Repairs and Protects the Barrier
ZO Skin Health focuses on restoring and maintaining skin health with innovative formulations:
Hydrating Crème: This non-greasy moisturiser is designed to repair the skin barrier, reduce redness, and soothe irritation with ingredients like oatmeal and fatty acids.
Exfoliation Accelerator: Gently exfoliates dead skin cells, allowing hydrating products to penetrate more effectively.
Growth Factor Serum: Supports skin regeneration and hydration while reinforcing the skin barrier with advanced peptides and antioxidants.
ZO Skin Health products are designed to strengthen your skin's resilience over time, improving its ability to retain moisture and combat environmental stressors.
How Obagi Medical Strengthens the Skin Barrier
Obagi Medical offers prescription-strength solutions tailored to address specific skin concerns:
Obagi Hydrate®: A deeply hydrating moisturiser formulated with Hydromanil™, which provides both immediate and long-lasting hydration.
Retinol Products: Low-dose retinol stimulates skin cell turnover, promoting a healthier barrier while reducing the appearance of fine lines and dryness.
Obagi Nu-Derm® System: This comprehensive skincare system is particularly effective for addressing dryness and repairing damaged skin.
Obagi’s formulations are designed to target the deeper layers of the skin, repairing and fortifying the barrier from within.
Profhilo: Deep Hydration and Barrier Support
Profhilo is a revolutionary injectable treatment that delivers concentrated hyaluronic acid deep into the skin, targeting dryness and skin laxity at a cellular level.
How Profhilo Enhances the Skin Barrier:
Increased Hydration: Profhilo draws water into the skin, deeply hydrating even the driest areas and reducing trans-epidermal water loss (TEWL).
Stimulated Collagen and Elastin: By encouraging fibroblast activity, Profhilo strengthens the skin’s structural foundation, making the barrier more resilient.
Barrier Function Boost: With improved hydration and elasticity, the skin becomes more effective at retaining moisture and defending against external aggressors.
Sunekos: Hydration and Skin Regeneration
Sunekos is another injectable treatment that combines hyaluronic acid with amino acids, providing essential nutrients for skin repair and regeneration.
How Sunekos Repairs the Barrier:
Enhanced Regeneration: The amino acids in Sunekos stimulate the production of collagen and elastin, key proteins for maintaining a healthy skin barrier.
Improved Hydration: Like Profhilo, Sunekos replenishes moisture reserves in the deeper layers of the skin, reducing dryness and flakiness.
Strengthened Skin Matrix: By improving the extracellular matrix, Sunekos enhances the barrier’s ability to retain water and resist irritation.
Sunekos is particularly beneficial for those with fragile, thin, or crepey skin, offering a combination of hydration and repair that supports long-term barrier health. We find in invaluable around the difficult to treat eye area in particular, improving tired looking eyes quickly.
Combining Skincare and Injectable Treatments
For optimal results, we recommend a combination of prescription skincare and injectables. While ZO Skin Health and Obagi Medical products repair and nourish the skin on the surface, Profhilo and Sunekos address deeper hydration and structural support.
A Typical Treatment Plan:
Consultation: A thorough skin assessment to understand your concerns and needs.
Prescription Skincare Regimen: Tailored recommendations from ZO Skin Health and Obagi Medical to repair and strengthen your skin barrier.
Injectable Treatments: Profhilo and/or Sunekos to deliver hydration and stimulate repair from within.
Maintenance and Monitoring: Regular follow-ups to adjust your skincare and treatment plan as your skin improves.
Treating Skin Disease
Conditions such as eczema, psoriasis and urticaria can result from skin barrier dysfunction or indeed contibute to drying the skin further as the dry, scratch cycle perpetuates the loss of moisture in the skin. Managing these skin conditions can be challenging, particularly under the restrictions to treatment available under the NHS. A private consultation with one of our Clinicians can help you to get your skin condition under control which in turn supports healthy, hydration of the skin.
Why Choose The Medical Skin Clinic?
At The Medical Skin Clinic, we specialise in holistic, evidence-based skincare solutions. By combining options such as evidence-based medical treatments, ZO Skin Health, Obagi Medical, and advanced injectable treatments like Profhilo and Sunekos, we can help you achieve healthier, hydrated skin that looks and feels its best.
Take the First Step Towards Healthier Skin
Don’t let dry, itchy skin hold you back. At The Medical Skin Clinic, we’re here to help you restore your skin barrier, improve hydration, and regain your confidence.
Book your consultation today at www.medicalskinclinic.co.uk or call us to learn more. Let us create a personalised treatment plan that delivers visible, long-lasting results.
Healthy, radiant skin is just a step away—let us help you achieve it!
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