Super Fitness Health BlogDry Skin And Dermatitis
Regretfully, it is unavoidable that, as you grow older, you are more likely to suffer from dry skin. Nevertheless, dry skin is a condition that can trouble anyone of any age at anytime. A lot of people just regard the unsightly consequences as unavoidable. This is not necessary as dry skin is easily banished.
Symptoms vary in each individual and range from a minor, itchy inconvenience to an embarrassing and painful on-going problem. In the worst cases the skin can become raw with open sores that are susceptible to infection.
However, eczema and contact dermatitis are two other common complaints that may lead to a dry skin condition. In addition, dermatologists often refer to the fish-like scaling of advanced cases as ichthyosis. If you are prone to dermatitis, you should read a respected skin health website. Or, you may like to view this You Tube video. In this article, we will not be concerned with these particular medical ailments.
Natural, healthy skin is soft and smooth At the surface is a thin covering of natural lipids; fatty cells that help to maintain the correct level of hydration in the epidermis. Dry skin and chapped hands (see: www.dermashield.co.uk/chapped-hands.html) can occur when these essential lipids are removed by over zealous washing or by using hash soap products.
The inevitable process of growing older may also be responsible for a drying out of the skin. Indeed, the majority of retired people suffer to some extent. Women are particularly prone as changes in hormone levels can be a contributing factor to the problem.
People with an inadequate or non-varied diet often suffer from dry skin. The medical conditions of diabetes, thyroid imbalances, along with others, can also make people susceptible to dry skin.
Having understood the major causes of itchy, dry skin, you will be pleased to hear that the majority of cases can be effectively eased by applying a few easy to follow tips.
Adopt a sensible skin hygiene routine:
Always use a hypo-allergenic, fragrance free soap or shower lotion. Perfumes and additives can irritate already vulnerable skin.
Never scrub yourself clean with harsh sponges. If you ignore this advice, along with any ingrained grime, you are likely to damage your skin’s own top buffering layer.
Do not take a bath in water that is piping hot or, better still, use the shower. Any wrinkling of your skin after washing means that the water was too hot and damage to your epidermis may have resulted.
Avoid drying your skin by rubbing with a towel. If you do, again, you run the risk of damaging the skin’s fragile outer layer. Instead, blot yourself dry by dabbing with a cotton soft towel.
Secondly, make use of a top quality moisturiser:
Regularly using a moisturising cream is critical in addressing dry skin problems. However, be careful with your choice of product. Always opt for a moisturiser that is fragrance, and preferably, alcohol free – the fewer allergens that your skin is exposed to, the the quicker it is likely to heal. This will exclude most cosmetic moisturising creams and lotions.
Once you have implemented these changes to your daily routine, follow changes in your skin condition by becoming self-aware:
Take time to make a daily assessment of the extent of your dry skin and endeavour to pinpoint any activity, hobby or circumstance that seems to aggravate its condition. Contact with irritants plays a significant role in initiating and worsening dry skin and its associated problems.
Following these few commonsense guidelines will very likely ease or alleviate mild outbreaks of dry skin. Nevertheless, it is very important that if your skin condition is persistent, or the area affected feels swollen or painful to touch, or the outbreak onset was rapid, then you should consult your doctor.
Disclaimer: This posting is based on information freely available in the popular press and medical journals that deal with dry skin and other skin ailments. Nothing contained here is intended to be or should be considered to be providing medical advice. For medical advice the reader should consult with his or her doctor or other medical professional.
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