Understanding Dry Skin
Dry Skin And Dermatitis
It's important to recognize that dry skin and dermatitis are not one and the same. Very dry skin patches can actually be a form of dermatitis but a person can have perfectly healthy skin for the most part with just some problem patches of dermatitis here and there.
Treating your dermatitis the same way you treat typical dry skin can be effective in some cases but not always. Usually dermatitis is caused by something more severe than the causes of typical ... Read More »
Irritants
Like environmental factors, there are other irritants that can cause dry skin. The chemicals used in laundry detergents and fabric softeners are often very irritating to most people, and these things usually stay in fabrics long after they get out of the washing machine. Some fabrics themselves are very irritating to the skin, which can cause it to become dry and flaky. If you've ever noticed your skin being very itchy when you wear a certain article of clothing, you ... Read More »
Oily Skin Products
There are many products you can buy to treat dry skin but unfortunately there are also many products you may be using that cause dry skin as well. Anything that is used to clean dirt and dust from the skin is also going to rinse off those natural oils as well. And some products are very irritating to the skin and can cause it to become dry and then sore.
Many treatments that can be used for acne and oily skin ... Read More »
Environmental Factors
Your skin is like the exterior of your car - it picks up dust, dirt, pollutants, and many other factors that affect its appearance. Unlike your car's exterior, the skin's health is also affected by these factors. These elements get caught in the skin's pores and folds of the skin and cause dryness. Dust and dirt absorb the natural oils that the skin produces which in turn causes it to be dry and irritated.
Most people that live and work in ... Read More »
Eating And Drinking
The skin is very much affected by what a person eats and drinks. The body absorbs vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and other important nutrients from food and drink and then the blood circulates these vital elements to all cells of the body. The skin is no exception; it's fed from the blood underneath the surface of the skin. Skin needs moisture from what you drink and what you eat in order to be soft and supple.
However the body needs to ... Read More »
Addressing Dry Skin
Dry skin can be more than just unsightly; it's also irritating and at times somewhat painful. The constant itch of skin can be a real source of distraction, and if you scratch too much or too hard you can break the skin. When skin in compromised like this it is more prone to infections and other problems, and this can leave scars and cause hair loss on the scalp.
It is possible for genetics to play a large role in a ... Read More »