Practitioners share their approaches to supporting patients with dermatitis using advanced skincare, regenerative therapies and light-based devices
Dermatitis refers to a diverse group of inflammatory skin conditions that disrupt the epidermal barrier, including atopic, contact and seborrheic forms.1 While traditionally managed within general practice and dermatology settings, medical aesthetic practitioners are increasingly encountering patients with undiagnosed or subclinical dermatitis – especially in the context of post-treatment sensitivity, inappropriate product use or cosmetic procedures gone awry.1
According to recent literature, rates of sensitive and reactive skin are on the rise, particularly following increased consumer experimentation with at-home acids and retinoids.2,3 This has led to a growing subset of aesthetic patients who present not only for rejuvenation but for reparative care. Given that many of these conditions are exacerbated by impaired barrier function and chronic low-grade inflammation, aesthetics clinics…
