Dry skin
What is Dry Skin?
Dry skin is a very common skin condition for all ages.
It is usually not a serious problem, but sometimes it takes patience and persistence to deal with it.
It is observed when the skin does not have the necessary moisture and natural oils it needs to maintain its soft texture and elasticity.
Display Areas
Dry skin can occur anywhere on the body, but it most commonly occurs on the feet, hands, face, elbows, around the mouth, and on the genitals.
Dried" skin is noticeably dehydrated, with redness, fine lines, and even cracks that may "open."
Plus it peels, itches, looks and feels rough.
Causes of Dry Skin
The causes of dry skin are many and start with our age.
As we grow older it becomes more difficult to retain moisture in our skin and include a series of habits in our daily routine, such as heat caused by central heating or fireplaces, cold and dry climate conditions, very hot bathing, as well as harsh soaps and perfumes designed to remove oil from the skin.
Additionally, people who are dealing with another skin condition such as atopic dermatitis or psoriasis are more likely to have dry skin.
Treatment
Proper hydration of the skin and changes in the daily routine are often enough to treat dryness.
However, when the symptoms persist or become painful, the advice of a dermatologist is necessary, for proper skin care that will prevent the occurrence of infections or atopic dermatitis.
Frequent Questions
I have dry skin. Should I avoid products with certain ingredients?
The American Academy of Dermatology recommends that when you have dry skin, you should avoid skin care products with alcohol, alpha hydroxy acids and fragrances, and retinoids.
I moisturize my skin but the dryness persists. Why;
You may be washing your skin too often or with too hot water, or not using the right moisturizer for your skin type. Visiting the dermatologist is the best move.
