Dry skin
Dry skin is a very common skin condition characterized by abnormal or excessive dryness of skin. Areas such as the arms, hands, and particularly lower legs tend to be more affected by dry skin.
Brief dry skin mechanism
• Skin is normally covered by sebum, which is the natural oil product of sebaceous glands. It helps to prevent skin dehydration.
• When the skin's fatty oils are stripped away, the skin loses its protection and loses moisture more easily.
• As skin becomes dry, it also may become more sensitive and prone to rashes and skin breakdown. This condition is sometimes referred to as xerosis.
• Dry skin may be an entirely invisible skin condition, or may cause a fine dry powder-like appearance of the skin. Untreated, dry skin may become irritated and result in a red rash (xerodermatitis).
Causes of dry skin
Medical conditions may cause dry skin
• Hypothyroidism
• Hyperthyroidism
• Diabetes
• Sjogren's syndrome
• Malnutrition
• Allergies
Medications cause dry skin
Medications for medical conditions like high blood pressure, (such as diuretics), allergies (such as antihistamines), and acne (such as. retinoids like Retin A) may also dry out the skin.
Treatment for dry skin
1. Frequent daily lubrication.
Because most dry skin is due to external causes, external treatments like creams and lotions can be applied and effectively control the skin breakout.
2. Moisturizer.
Often, dry skin can be improved by applying a bland over-the-counter moisturizer. Once other causes of dry skin have been ruled out, the main goals of treatments are to stop the itching, prevent loss of water, and restore skin hydration.
How to prevent Dry Skin
1. Balanced Diet,
2. Keep Away From Pollution,
3. Drink Lot Of Water
4. Don’t Wash Your Face Frequently.
5. Apply Natural Moisturizer
6. No Chemical Soaps
7. Do Exercises And Aerobics
8. Massage Face Using Rose Water And Glycerin Twicea Week
9. Learn Stress Management
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