Many people suffer from dry skin, particularly on their lower legs, elbows, and forearms especially if you are older. The skin feels rough and scaly and often is accompanied by a distressing, intense itchiness. Low humidity - caused by overheating during the winter and air conditioning during the summer - contributes to dryness and itching. The loss of sweat and oil glands as you age also may worsen dry skin. Anything that further dries your skin - such as overuse of soaps, antiperspirants, perfumes, or hot baths - will make the problem worse. Dehydration, sun exposure, smoking, and stress also may cause dry skin.
Some diseases like diabetes and kidney diseases can make your skin dry and cause itching. Certain medications can cause the skin to itch too.
The most common treatment for dry skin is the use of moisturizers to reduce water loss and soothe the skin. Moisturizers come in several forms - ointments, creams, and lotions.
A humidifier can add moisture to the air. Bathing less often and using milder soaps also can help relieve dry skin. Warm water is less irritating to dry skin than hot water.
2006-11-24 02:29:56
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answered by Country Hick 5
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In Summer , people sweating alot, also oil from sebaceous oil gland emerging; In Winter, human seldom sweat.
Doctors say Itching is due to Sensitive Allergy , or Dried Skin. Western Doctor would prescribed Aqueous Cream or Emulsifying Ointment.
I think it also because microbials that when skin dry, it has no barrier so microbials can easily to get into your skin inside; drink more water, if not water enough, oil gland will flow more oil, then much more lack of water, so much drier and oily.
You can visit Chinese Medical Doctor to seek help
2006-11-24 05:02:20
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answered by JuliaChan 1
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Dry air form central heating, decreased intake of fluids and the cold air outside. This is very common during the winter months.
You can use Lubriderm or Eucerin to restore moisture into the skin. I like Jergens original scent, it woks best on my skin and is not too thick, greasy or sticky.
Good luck
2006-11-24 02:22:23
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answered by Blunt 7
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Best thing Ive found for the fastest recovery is put hand moisturiser on your hands and put rubber gloves on over top. Tough to do at work but when your home is best time. The gloves will act as a second skin while your skin underneath uses the time to heal and regenerate without the dryness sinking deeper into the flesh.
2016-03-19 03:16:04
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answered by Anonymous
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Lack of moisture, in the air and decreased intake of fluids. Try a quality mosturizer/body lotion. Dry skin just itches.
2006-11-24 02:19:11
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answered by RBRN 5
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2016-05-17 11:28:56
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answered by James 2
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I have the same problem. I guess its because of the dryer, colder air. Try putting lotion on everywhere you tend to itch after you shower.
2006-11-24 02:17:47
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answered by Anonymous
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this happens mainly to my hands,after ive washed them & then go outside,it seems to dry your hands up & also scar it.
i think it might have something to do with your hands being moist while out in cold weather.
2006-11-24 02:22:16
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answered by forest lover 2
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because cold dehydrates you, you need to drink a lot of water
2006-11-24 02:24:47
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answered by gone 4
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i ask the same question my is the same way
2006-11-24 02:20:03
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answered by Megan 2
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