Dry skin
Dry skin is usually not significant, but can be uncomfortable and unsightly when fine lines and wrinkles form.
There is a group of congenital diseases of dry skin called ichthyosis Ichthyosis can cause severe skin disfigurement Fortunately, environmental factors that can be partially controlled are the cause of most cases of dry skin Such factors include heat or cold, low humidity and prolonged exposure to hot water
Evaluation and treatment of chronic and severe skin problems require the intervention of a dermatologist However, to improve the condition at home, it is possible to use skin moisturizers and avoid using soaps that dry the skin.
Although the causes of dry skin (xerosis) are mainly caused by environmental factors, the condition is also caused by some diseases. Causes of dry skin:
- Weather Dry skin is usually most pronounced in winter when temperatures and humidity levels drop The opposite is the case in desert regions where temperatures are very high but humidity levels remain low
- Heat Central heating, stoves, fireplaces, etc Sh They reduce humidity
- Hot bath and shower A long, hot bath or shower causes the skin to become greasy The condition is also caused by frequent swimming, especially in chlorinated pools
- Hard soaps and detergents Many popular soaps and detergents cause the skin to lose moisture Deodorant and antibacterial soaps most often damage the skin Some shampoos cause dryness in the scalp
- Being in the sun The sun dries the skin Ultraviolet radiation of the sun penetrates into the deeper layers of the skin The most serious damage occurs deep in the skin, causing deep wrinkles and sagging skin.
- Other skin diseases There are other skin diseases, such as atopic dermatitis (eczema) and pathologies in which rough, dry, rapid shedding of dead skin cells is observed, resulting in the formation of thick scales (psoriasis).
Dry skin is mostly temporary and is associated only with the winter period, although the condition can last a lifetime. Although dry skin is most common on the arms and lower legs, symptoms vary from person to person Symptoms also depend on age, health status, place of residence, amount of time spent outside the home, and some other triggers.
Symptoms of dry skin:
- Feeling tight, especially after showering, bathing or swimming
- Rough skin
- Itching
- Mild to severe peeling or peeling
- Thin Consult a doctor if:
- Despite efforts the skin condition does not improve
- Dry skin accompanied by redness
- Dryness and itching does not allow you to sleep
- Signs of open wounds or infections as a result of itching
- Signs of a large volume of skin
