Redness and Sensitivity
A lot of people come and see us and say that they have sensitive skin but what does this actually mean?
Usually – it means that they have a compromised skin barrier and sometimes this can cause sensitivity, sometimes redness and sometimes both.
This can be for a variety of reasons. Genetics, lifestyle or it could be as simple as using the wrong skincare.
There are 2 distinct types of sensitivity:
Immunogenic- where the skin responds to external irritants
Neurogenic Inflammations: where the inflammation begins in the nerves and nervous system.
The skin is our largest organ. It is also always on display. Therefore – conditions that cause sensitivity need to be treated to restore balance and comfort.
At the Townhouse Clinic we start with an in-depth skin consultation including a Skin Scan with our Observ 520x. This machine allows us to scan the deeper layers of your skin and allows us to view different skin issues, for instance vascularity (redness) which can indicate a compromised Skin Barrier.
How we treat Redness and Sensitivity depends on what we find.
Treatments for Redness and Sensitivity:
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Skincare – Obagi Medical Skincare
The Obagi Medical® Product range helps reduce the visible signs of ageing such as fine-lines, wrinkles, melasma (dark sports), hyper-pigmentation, laxity and uneven texture with additional targeted treatments for acne. It can be as simple as stripping back the skin care routine to just a few simple, good quality products. The Hero repair system consisting of 3 key Obagi products- Gentle Cleanser, Rebalance and Mineral SPF are very effective in calming sensitive skin.
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Dermalux LED Light Therapy
This treatment treats a number of skin concerns raging from: Acne and Problem skin, Pigmentation, Rosacea and Redness, Eczema, Psoriasis and Dermatitis. This is especially good for healing/rebalancing compromised skin and a course of treatment is highly effective.
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Supplements
Advanced Nutrition Programme is an Award-winning range of evidence-based skincare supplements. Scientifically formulated solutions to enhance skin health, boost immunity, and support overall well-being. Skin Accumax, Skin Omegas and Skin Clear Biome have been formulated especially for sensitive and rosacea prone skin.
