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Causes of Dry Skin
Mild cases of dry skin are very common. Many things can cause dry skin. These include the climate, underlying health conditions, medications and the simple lack of hydration. Some can easily be fixed, others are a cause for concern and may require medical attention. Here are a few causes of dry skin:
1. Climate/Weather conditions: Living in extremely, cold, windy and low-humidity areas tends to dry up the skin. In such conditions, the skin tries its best to produce moisture (and oils) to lubricate the skin however because of the winds and cold, the skin dries up so fast that it needs extra help to do its job.
2. Heat: Lots of heat tends to reduce the air humidity which in turn requires the skin to produce enough sebum to match the limited humidity of the immediate environment. Sometimes the sebum is not enough. Such heated environments include wood/charcoal stoves, fireplaces, etc...
3. Medical conditions: these are causes for which medical attention is being given or might need to be given. The imbalance of hormones, sugars, and some other aspects of the body may be imbalanced and need proper regulation. And in that process dehydrate the skin. These include: diabetes, kidney disease, anorexia, HIV, and some harsh medications.
4. Other skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis: Eczema describes a group of skin conditions that cause itchy, inflamed, dry skin. These conditions include atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, dyshidrotic eczema, nummular eczema, seborrheic dermatitis, and stasis dermatitis.
5. Long hot and frequent showers: Good enough, it is quite the challenge to spend more than 5 minutes in ice cold water. PS: Cold water is great for the skin and body. Long hot showers drain the skin of all its natural oils which leaves it dry. Also, showering unecessarily very many times in a day is inadvertently not good for the skin too. One or two brief showers are sufficient.
6. Harsh soaps and detergents: Many popular soaps, detergents and shampoos strip moisture from your skin because they are formulated to remove oil. Our hearts go out to people who spend long hours hand washing clothes with harsh detergents. These definitely hurt the skin.
7. Aging: As people age, the skin thins and produces less of the oils needed for the skin to retain water.
8. Dehydration caused by limited water intake: This is a no brainer. No water means no hydration. No water paves the way for general body dryness.
Treatment and Prevention of Dry Skin
Many cases of dry skin resolve with drinking plenty of water and using moisturizer regularly. The AAD recommend using a butter, cream or ointment throughout the day to relieve dry skin. Butters and creams are generally more effective than lotions. Below are some tips:
1. Drink plenty of water especially when you're thirsty. Drink non-caffeinated beverages each day to help keep all your body's tissues, including your skin, well hydrated. It is recommended to take between 1 to 2 liters of water daily.
2. Moisturize your skin with butters, creams and oil-based lotions. A good moisturizer seals in water to help keep your skin's protective barrier healthy. Use moisturizer throughout the day, especially on the hands. Body butters have the best hydration - better than lotions - so stock up much more on them. Do this also after swimming.
3. Use a gentle cleanser or allergen-free soap. Use an oil-rich fragrance-free moisturizing soap while paying attention to the allergen content. Remember to always apply a moisturizing butter or cream while your skin is still damp.
4. Cover as much skin as possible in cold or windy weather. Harsh weather can be especially drying to skin. Scarves, hats, and gloves or mittens help protect your skin when you're outdoors. Wear gloves too!
5. Limit water exposure. Keep bath and shower time to 10 minutes or less. Use warm, not hot, preferably cold, water. Rinse and pat dry. Try to bathe no more than twice a day.
6. Bathe babies with care. For babies, using a moisturizing allergen-free soap thrice a week for bathing usually is enough especially in the first 4 weeks. Otherwise, bathe them in just water. However, clean their diaper area with each diaper change. Apply a thin layer of Baby Opal Butter (with shea butter) while the skin is still damp.
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