"You never miss the water till the well runs dry"
Xerosis commonly known as dry skin is common in all age
groups with multiple causes.
Usually it’s seen when your skin starts losing its water and
oil. Some people are more prone for dryness.
Why its dry
Age:
Dry skin is common in
children with a family history of asthma and allergies known as atopic skin.
Usually our skin tends to become drier as we age because we
tend to lose the capacity to retain water as we age.
So it is better to use a regular moisturizer after 35-40
years of age.
Climate:
Winters usually make our skin dry and so does places where
the environment is dry due to trans epidermal water loss.
Skin Diseases:
Certain skin diseases like icthyosis, psoriasis and atopic
dermatitis can cause dry skin.
Systemic Diseases:
Internal diseases like thyroid dysfunction can cause dry
skin
Swimming :
Pools with high chlorine content predispose to dry skin.
What we see
Is dry cracked skin
Scaling
Itching
What we can do
Do not take a hot water bath
Use a gentle soap as per your dermatologists advise
Apply oil before taking bath.
Take quick and short showers
Pat dry your skin after bath
Moisturizers are the main treatment which contains petrolatum
is ideal, which helps you seal the water in the skin right after bathing
Cleaning your face twice a day is good enough, not more frequent
Chapped lips needs a moisturizing balm too.
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