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Living with psoriasis or eczema flare-ups that affect your skin’s appearance and comfort? At Reimagine Clinic in Montreal, our estheticians offer gentle, barrier-repairing treatments that soothe inflammation, reduce redness, and improve skin texture without aggravating your condition.
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Psoriasis and Eczema Treatment in Montreal: Care, Relief, and Expert Support
Psoriasis and eczema are two of the most common chronic inflammatory skin conditions, together affecting more than 10% of the global population. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, eczema (atopic dermatitis) affects up to 10% of adults, while psoriasis affects approximately 2-3% of the population. Both conditions cause significant physical discomfort and emotional distress, with symptoms that fluctuate between periods of flare-up and remission. Living with psoriasis or eczema means managing a condition that comes and goes, and the aesthetic impact (redness, scaling, rough patches, discoloration) can be just as challenging as the physical symptoms. At Reimagine Clinic in Montreal, we provide gentle, supportive aesthetic treatments designed specifically for skin affected by psoriasis and eczema. While we do not replace medical management, our treatments complement your dermatological care by addressing the cosmetic concerns that these conditions create, improving skin appearance, comfort, and barrier health during periods of remission.
What Is Psoriasis?
Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune condition that causes the body to produce skin cells at an accelerated rate. Normally, skin cells take about a month to grow and shed. In psoriasis, this process happens in just 3 to 4 days, causing cells to pile up on the skin surface and form thick, scaly, silvery-white plaques. The most common form, plaque psoriasis, typically appears on the elbows, knees, scalp, and lower back, but can occur anywhere on the body. Psoriasis plaques are often itchy, sore, and may crack and bleed. The condition is driven by an overactive immune system that mistakenly attacks healthy skin cells, triggering chronic inflammation. Psoriasis is not contagious. It tends to run in families and is triggered by stress, illness, cold weather, certain medications, and skin injuries.
What Is Eczema?
Eczema (atopic dermatitis) is a chronic inflammatory skin condition characterized by dry, itchy, red, and inflamed patches of skin. It is caused by a combination of genetic factors (particularly mutations in the filaggrin gene that weakens the skin barrier), immune system dysfunction, and environmental triggers. Eczema typically appears in the creases of the elbows and knees, on the face, neck, hands, and wrists, though it can occur anywhere. The intense itching often leads to scratching, which worsens inflammation and can cause thickening (lichenification), cracking, and secondary infection. Eczema is strongly associated with other atopic conditions including asthma, hay fever, and food allergies. Common triggers include dry air, harsh soaps, stress, allergens, certain fabrics, sweating, and extreme temperatures.
Aesthetic Treatments for Psoriasis and Eczema at Reimagine Clinic
It is important to be clear: aesthetic treatments do not replace medical care for psoriasis and eczema. These conditions require management by a dermatologist or physician. However, during periods of remission or mild activity, gentle aesthetic treatments can significantly improve skin appearance, comfort, and barrier health. At Reimagine Clinic, every treatment for psoriasis or eczema-affected skin is selected with extreme care. We start with a thorough skin analysis and free consultation to understand your condition, triggers, current medications, and what your skin can safely tolerate.
LED Light Therapy
LED light therapy is one of the safest and most beneficial treatments for psoriasis and eczema-affected skin. Medical phototherapy (UV light) is a well-established treatment for psoriasis, and LED therapy offers related anti-inflammatory benefits without UV exposure. Red and near-infrared LED wavelengths reduce inflammation, calm irritated skin, promote cellular repair, and support barrier healing. LED therapy is completely non-contact, requires no chemicals or products on the skin, and carries virtually zero risk of irritation. It can be used during mild flares to calm inflammation and during remission to maintain skin health. Regular LED sessions help extend the time between flare-ups for many clients.
HydraFacial for Gentle Hydration
HydraFacial is suitable for psoriasis and eczema-affected skin during periods of remission when the skin is calm and stable. The gentle vortex technology cleanses and hydrates without aggressive physical manipulation. The serums can be customized to include calming, barrier-repairing ingredients that support compromised skin. HydraFacial addresses the dryness, dullness, and texture irregularities that persist even when active inflammation has subsided. It should only be performed on clear, non-inflamed skin, and our team will assess whether your skin is in an appropriate state for treatment at each visit.
IPL Skin Rejuvenation During Remission
IPL skin rejuvenation can help address the residual redness and post-inflammatory discoloration that psoriasis and eczema leave behind after a flare resolves. By targeting the vascular component (redness) and pigment irregularities, IPL treatments even out skin tone and reduce the visible marks of past flares. IPL should only be performed on skin in full remission, never during active inflammation. Our team carefully assesses readiness before recommending any light-based treatment.
Laser Skin Rejuvenation for Post-Flare Texture
Laser skin rejuvenation can improve the texture and tone of skin that has been altered by chronic psoriasis or eczema. Repeated flares can leave the skin thickened, rough, or discolored. During stable remission, gentle laser treatments stimulate collagen remodeling that improves skin smoothness and reduces the visible evidence of past inflammation. Like all treatments for these conditions, laser therapy requires careful timing and should only be performed when the skin is completely calm.
Barrier-Repair Facials
Our rosacea facial protocol is well-suited for psoriasis and eczema-affected skin because it uses the gentlest, most calming products and techniques available. The treatment focuses on barrier repair, anti-inflammatory action, and deep hydration without any harsh exfoliation or aggressive manipulation. Hydro jelly mask treatments provide intense, cooling hydration that soothes compromised skin. These gentle facials help maintain skin comfort and health between medical treatments.
Managing Flare-Ups and Long-Term Skin Health
Timing matters when it comes to aesthetic treatments for psoriasis and eczema. Understanding when your skin can and cannot tolerate professional treatments is essential for safe, effective care. Here is our guidance for managing your condition alongside aesthetic treatments.
When to Treat and When to Wait
Aesthetic treatments should only be performed during periods of remission or very mild disease activity. During active flares (red, inflamed, scaling, weeping, or cracked skin), the priority is medical management with your dermatologist. Attempting aesthetic treatments on actively flared skin risks worsening the inflammation, causing pain, and triggering a more severe flare. Our team always assesses your current skin state before proceeding with any treatment. If your skin is not in an appropriate condition, we will recommend waiting and rescheduling. There is no pressure to treat, and your safety and comfort always come first.
Trigger Identification and Avoidance
Both psoriasis and eczema are triggered by identifiable factors that vary from person to person. Common psoriasis triggers include stress, cold weather, infections (strep throat), skin injuries (the Koebner phenomenon), certain medications (lithium, beta-blockers), and alcohol. Common eczema triggers include dry air, harsh soaps, stress, allergens (dust mites, pet dander, pollen), certain fabrics (wool, synthetic), sweating, and extreme temperatures. Keeping a trigger diary helps identify your personal patterns. Minimizing exposure to known triggers is one of the most effective ways to reduce flare frequency and severity.
Skincare for Psoriasis and Eczema
Daily skincare is crucial for managing both conditions. Use a gentle, fragrance-free, sulfate-free cleanser. Apply a rich, barrier-repairing moisturizer containing ceramides, hyaluronic acid, and colloidal oatmeal multiple times daily, especially immediately after bathing. Avoid products with fragrance, alcohol, essential oils, and harsh preservatives. For psoriasis, moisturizers containing urea or salicylic acid (at low concentrations) can help gently soften and reduce scaling. For eczema, focus on maximum hydration and barrier protection. Both conditions benefit from using a humidifier indoors during Montreal winters, when cold, dry air dramatically worsens symptoms.
Stress Management
Stress is one of the most significant triggers for both psoriasis and eczema flares. The connection between stress and skin inflammation is well-documented: stress hormones (cortisol) trigger immune dysregulation that worsens these conditions. Incorporating stress-reduction practices (meditation, yoga, regular exercise, adequate sleep, spending time in nature) into your routine can meaningfully reduce flare frequency. Some clients find that regular LED light therapy sessions, which are relaxing and anti-inflammatory, serve a dual purpose of skin treatment and stress relief.
Working with Your Medical Team
The best outcomes for psoriasis and eczema come from coordinated care between your dermatologist (or physician) and your esthetician. Always inform your medical provider about aesthetic treatments you are receiving, and always inform our team about your current medications and medical treatment plan. Certain medical treatments (such as phototherapy or immunosuppressants) may affect the timing and selection of aesthetic procedures. Our goal is to complement your medical care, not complicate it. We maintain open communication with your healthcare providers as needed to ensure safe, effective treatment.
Long-Term Aesthetic Maintenance
With proper management, clients with psoriasis and eczema can enjoy regular aesthetic treatments that improve skin appearance and comfort. We recommend gentle facials and LED light therapy every 4 to 6 weeks during remission to maintain barrier health and manage residual redness. HydraFacial treatments provide consistent hydration and gentle exfoliation. Regular skin analyses help track your skin health over time. Book a free consultation to discuss how we can safely support your skin. We offer flexible financing for ongoing treatment plans.
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Psoriasis is an autoimmune condition where the body overproduces skin cells, creating thick, silvery-white, scaly plaques. It typically appears on elbows, knees, scalp, and lower back. Eczema is a barrier dysfunction and immune condition causing dry, red, intensely itchy patches, often in skin creases (elbows, knees, neck). Psoriasis tends to be less itchy than eczema but the plaques are thicker. Eczema is more common in childhood and often associated with allergies and asthma. Both conditions are chronic and require different medical approaches. Our skin analysis helps identify your specific condition.
LED light therapy is the one aesthetic treatment that may be used during mild flares, as it is non-contact, anti-inflammatory, and carries virtually no risk of worsening the condition. However, most other aesthetic treatments (facials, IPL, lasers, peels) should only be performed during periods of remission when the skin is calm and stable. Treating actively inflamed skin risks worsening the flare. Our team always assesses your current skin state before proceeding with any treatment.
During remission, our rosacea facial is the gentlest option, using only calming, anti-inflammatory products with no harsh exfoliation. HydraFacial provides gentle cleansing and deep hydration suitable for compromised skin. Hydro jelly mask treatments deliver intense, cooling hydration. LED light therapy is the safest add-on for anti-inflammatory support. Avoid chemical peels and aggressive exfoliation on psoriasis or eczema-affected areas.
Neither psoriasis nor eczema can be permanently cured, but both can be very effectively managed. Medical treatments (topical corticosteroids, immunomodulators, biologics for psoriasis, moisturizers and barrier-repair for eczema) control the underlying disease. Aesthetic treatments at Reimagine Clinic complement medical care by improving skin appearance, reducing residual redness, and supporting barrier health during remission. Many people achieve excellent control where flares are infrequent and mild. Consistent trigger avoidance, skincare, and stress management significantly improve outcomes.
No, neither psoriasis nor eczema is contagious. You cannot catch these conditions from touching someone who has them or through any form of contact. Psoriasis is an autoimmune condition driven by genetics and immune dysfunction. Eczema is a barrier and immune condition strongly linked to genetics and the environment. The visible nature of flares can cause social discomfort, but there is absolutely no risk of transmission. Aesthetic treatments that improve skin appearance during remission can boost confidence and reduce the social anxiety these conditions sometimes cause.
Common psoriasis triggers include stress, cold dry weather, infections (especially strep throat), skin injuries, certain medications (lithium, beta-blockers), and alcohol. Common eczema triggers include dry air, harsh soaps, fragrance, stress, allergens (dust mites, pet dander), certain fabrics (wool), sweating, and extreme temperatures. Montreal winters are particularly challenging for both conditions due to cold outdoor air and dry indoor heating. Identifying and avoiding your personal triggers is one of the most effective strategies for reducing flare frequency.
Treatment costs depend on the type and frequency of aesthetic services. LED light therapy is among the most affordable and can be added to other treatments. Gentle facials and HydraFacial treatments are in the mid-range. IPL treatments for residual redness are priced based on the treatment area. Package pricing is available for ongoing maintenance. We offer flexible financing. Book a free consultation to discuss safe options for your skin.
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