Basic Facts About Dry Skin Treatment
There is nothing unusual about skin dryness on hands, face, abdomen, feet or shins. Although it causes a minor discomfort, the problem can be easily solved by a basic dry skin treatment consisting of an oily moisturizer or body lotion.
How do you know if your dry skin needs treatment? If you feel the skin too tight on your bones and you have an unpleasant rough sensation when you pass your hand over it, then the dermis is most certainly dry. There is a genetic predisposition to the problem on the one hand, and on the other, dry skin is a common occurrence for all types of skin during the cold season.
Many people prefer using complex dry skin treatments at least once a week; they make it at home with all natural ingredients. The options here are pretty numerous:
You can try massaging extra-virgin olive oil, coconut oil, almond oil, Shea butter or cocoa butter in the skin right after bathing; another option is to bathe in milk – although this is a bit extravagant and more difficult to put into practice. You can also spread a thin film of yogurt on the drier skin portions and leave it for at least ten minutes before rinsing with warm water.
Dry skin could also indicate some dermatological conditions such as dermatitis, psoriasis or eczema. Only a doctor can pass a diagnosis on such health problems, yet, the symptoms are not that difficult to recognize: itchy red skin areas, possibly affected by inflammation, flakes, blisters and even cracks of the skin.
The doctor may recommend the administration of oral medication in parallel with a treatment using either a regular high quality moisturizer or a special ointment relying on steroids as active substances. Normally the response to prescribed and homemade treatments is very good for skin dryness, particularly when you take lifestyle measures too.
Another way of preventing dry skin treatment is to avoid all skin contact with chemical detergents, cleansers or other synthetic compounds with an irritative action. Moreover, the standard soap you may use could contribute to deteriorating the condition of the skin, therefore, it is a good idea to change it to some mild cleanser with a neutral pH.
Dry skin can also be present when the skin structure is determined by genetic factors; and in these circumstances, you should use good moisturizers permanently, adjusting the product to the season and the day-night cycle.
