What causes dry patchy spots,and how to prevent them?

Answer 1

It could be eczema. You would treat this with an over the counter hydrocortisone cream. Just put a little bit on a couple of times a day. Eczema is red, sometimes has little pimples and the skin flakes off a lot.
Sometimes I just get dry skin patches, and the hydrocortisone helps a little with that, too, but the best thing I've found is Shea Butter. It's a miracle. I have gotten it at Bath and Body works in a round container with a blue label, but that was a long time ago, and I don't know if they'd still have it. Probably a better and cheaper way to go would be the health food store - I think ours has it available.

Answer 2

I have very dry skin and lips in the winter just like you describe and I have tried EVERYTHING!! but I can tell you now my routine that works a charm are these three things: 1) 8 glasses of water a day to keep skin hydrated (hard but worth it!) 2) Exfoliate the nasty dry skin with a good brand exfoliator 3) Moisturise - again good brand I use Liz Earle which uses natural products (google it) good luck!

Answer 3

Sometimes it's (the heartbreak of) psoriasis. Cortizone creams applied regularly can reduce or eliminate them. Not uncommon as we age even if we didn't have it when younger. Sometimes it's just dry skin. Check with your doctor or dermatologist.

Answer 4

It depends where they are on your body. If they occur on your face, you may be using the wrong [if at all] skin care products. If they're on your body, it may be because your water in your shower is too hot, or you're not applying lotion afterwards.

You can prevent them by applying moisturizer on your skin [everywhere.]

Answer 5

Use more moisturizer, or go and see a dermitologist

Answer 6

no clue

you mean like a bad rash?

Answer 7

coco butter might help.

Answer 8

not enough sex..............