Causes, Symptoms & tips for skin dryness

 

In winter season most people develop dry skin condition which is not an issue but it could be threatening if left unattended. Let's dive into it.

Definition:

Dry skin, also known as xerosis or xeroderma, has many causes. It's a common condition that affects people of all ages.

Skin dryness often leads to itchy, scaling and cracked skin.

Symptoms:

1. Skin tightening.
2. Rough skin.
3. Itching
4. Scaling or peeling
5. Skin cracking
6. Reddish on white skin or Grayish on brown/black skin.
7. Deep crack that may bleed

Causes:

1. Excessive use of chemical products on skin.
2. Rough weather conditions like dry air, changing of seasons.
3. Too much hot water in shower or spending too much time in the hot shower.
4. Too much use of soap which wipes away your skin moisture.
5. Dehydration: lack of water in the body.
6. Any skin conditions like cancer, eczema or diabetes is the reason for your skin dryness.

Who & how you could develop:

1. Anyone can have dry skin condition but it is more likely to develop if
2. You are above 40 because skin’s ability to retain moisture decreases with age. 🧓
3. You live in a cold, windy or low-humidity climate. ☁️
4. Using hands to work with cement, clay or soil. 👷
5. Swimming more frequently in chlorinated pools.
6. Different skin conditions like hypothyroidism, diabetes or nutrition deficiency.

How to prevent:

1. Moisturise your skin properly every two hours if you are outdoors, swimming more oftenly and sweating. Use glycerin or sunblock.
2. Don’t spend more than 10 minutes in the bath 🚿 and don’t take shower more than once a day.
3. Use moderately warm water. 🌊
4. Use fragrance free soap. If you wash your hands more often than apply moisture on your hands properly.
5. Cover your skin as much as possible in harsh weather conditions.
6. Wear gloves 🧤 while gardening, using harsh cleaners. 

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