in Los Angeles Glendale

Psoriasis is a chronic immune-related skin condition that causes skin cells to renew much faster than normal. The extra cells build up on the surface, creating thick, dry, scaly, or inflamed patches that may itch, burn, crack, or feel sore. It commonly appears on the scalp, elbows, knees, and lower back, but it can affect other areas.

Psoriasis is not contagious and cannot be spread through touching. Its exact cause is not fully understood, but genetics and environmental triggers can play a role. Symptoms may come and go in periods called flare-ups.

Because psoriasis is a medical inflammatory condition rather than simple dryness, clients with suspected psoriasis should receive an appropriate medical diagnosis before having facial or exfoliating treatments performed over the affected area

Psoriasis develops when the immune system becomes overactive and causes skin cells to grow much faster than normal. Instead of shedding naturally, the extra cells collect on the skin’s surface and form thick, dry, scaly, and inflamed patches. Genetics can increase a person’s likelihood of developing psoriasis, but the exact cause is not fully understood.

Certain factors may trigger the first appearance of psoriasis or cause an existing condition to flare, including:

• Emotional or physical stress
  
• Cold, dry weather
  
• Cuts, scratches, burns, or sunburn
  
• Infections, including strep throat
  
• Smoking or heavy alcohol use
  
• Hormonal or immune-system changes
  

Triggers are different for each person, and psoriasis is not caused by poor hygiene and is not contagious.

Facial treatments cannot diagnose, treat, or cure psoriasis because it is a chronic immune-related condition that requires care from a qualified medical professional. Anyone experiencing persistent scaly patches, redness, itching, cracking, pain, or a suspected psoriasis flare should first consult a dermatologist or healthcare provider for an accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment plan.

Once the condition is medically diagnosed and stable, a very gentle, customized facial at Guidance to Glow in Glendale may help support hydration and improve the comfort of dry skin. Active, painful, cracked, or severely inflamed areas should not be treated. Aggressive exfoliation, chemical peels, scrubs, microdermabrasion, extractions, heat, and irritating products should also be avoided because skin injury can trigger or worsen psoriasis flare-ups.

Professional facials should only complement—not replace—the care and recommendations provided by your dermatologist or medical professional.

Step 1: Gentle Cleanser

Step 2: Copper Complex Peptide

Step 3: Phyto Calming Serum

Step 4: Moisture renew

Step 5: Nourish Me Sheet Mask

Step 6: Revital Eye Cream