What is meant by Dry skin condition?
Dry skin condition is a universal problem, which converts plump cells into shriveled ones, creating fine lines and wrinkles. Dermatologists refer to this dry skin disorder as Xerosis.
How do i recognize Dry skin?
Dry skin is characterized by a coarse and poreless appearance with fine lines, especially around the eyes and mouth. If skin feels very tight after cleansing then the skin is dry. If it feels more like tissue paper, then one has dehydrated skin.
What exactly happens in Dry skin condition?
Normal, healthy skin is coated with a thin layer of natural lipids or fatty substances. They lock the moisture in leaving the skin soft and supple. The skin is 75 % water, which is kept in the skin by lipids (oils) on its surface and humectants within the skin. Humectants are sponge like substances that draw water back into the skin. If the skin has less oil, the skin is dry and if the skin has less moisture the skin is dehydrated! Severe diarrhea, vomiting, high fever, profuse sweating during exercise can dry out the skin. The first sign of dehydration in our skin is a loss of elasticity.
How do I use Cheryl’s HydraMoist?
The biggest mistake we make is applying a moisturizer directly on dry skin. One should always apply Cheryl’s HydraMoist after cleansing & Toning. This way, the moisturizer traps the moisture that is still on our skin.
How does age lead to Dry skin condition?
As we grow older, our skin tends to become drier because our oil producing glands become less active, making our complexion appear rough and dull. The lack of oil also causes cells to clump together in flakes or scales.
Severe dry skin is called Ichthyosis, which is inherited causing psychological distress. This skin disorder is sometimes called fish scale disease. Here the skin cells fail to shed normally and instead accumulate in thick dry scales. The colour ranges from white to brown.
What is Psoriasis ?
This is a skin condition where there is a rapid buildup of rough, dry, and dead skin cells that form thick scales.
Is Dry skin related to the sex of a person ?
Although everyone’s skin changes with age, the male skin tends to stay moist longer than females skin. Men experience a relatively less decrease in oil production until well into their 80’s, whereas women’s skin tends to become drier after menopause.
How does exposure to Sun affect Dry Skin ?
Like all types of heat, the sun dries our skin. More significant damage occurs in the dermis layer, where collagen & elastin fibres break down much more quickly than they should, which leads to deep wrinkles and loose or sagging skin (Solar Elastosis).
Can Dry skin condition affect other parts of the body ?
Apart from the face, dry skin also usually occurs on your arms, lower legs and sides of your stomach. This pattern can vary from person to person.
Dry skin in hot weather usually occurs when you live in hot climate where the temperatures are about 400 C and the humidity sinks to 10 % or less.
Do frequent Hot Baths & Shower & Swimming result in Dry skin ?
Frequent showering or bathing, especially if you like the water hot, causes a breakdown and deterioration of the lipid barriers in your skin. So does frequent swimming, particularly in heavily chlorinated pools.
Why should I not use soap on dry skin?
Soap quickly strips away our skin’s protective oil and water. Anti-bacterial soaps and detergents are the most damaging.
Is there any connection between dry skin and medication?
Yes. A number of medications have the side effect of drying out the skin.
This includes drugs for:
High blood pressure like diuretics.
Allergies like anti-histamines.
Acne conditions like isotretinoin.
If you notice dry skin while taking medications, consult your doctor.
Is there any connection between dry skin and medical problems?
Yes. Usually dry skin is caused by external factors like extreme weather condition and excessive air conditioning or central heating.
Sometimes, dry skin can be a sign of an internal disorder like:
Diabetes: Fluctuations in glucose levels can lead to dehydration that dries the skin.
Hypothyroidion: low level of thyroid can reduce the amount of oil produced by your skin.
Diet: Not eating the right food can make the skin dry. One possible case is eating disorder. Have foods that are rich in omega 3 fatty acid like fish, flaxseed etc.
How much water do I need to drink daily?
Drinking sufficient water, at least two liters of water every day. Reducing our intake of coffee and colas will go a long way in elevating the problems of dry skin.
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