Dry Skin: Causes, Treatment, and Prevention

Stay Young Bureau Apr 10, 2023

Dehydration

Dry skin is caused when your skin loses water quickly and becomes dehydrated. It can lead to small cracks and scales on your skin. Credit: Stay Young Bureau

Age

Older adults tend to develop dry skin as their pores produce lesser oil naturally. Credit: Stay Young Bureau

Genes

You are more likely to develop eczema or contact dermatitis if there is a family history of dry skin diseases. Credit: Stay Young Bureau

Winter Season

During the winter season, when the humidity is low, you may experience dry skin. And once summer starts and humidity is high, dry skin will go away. Credit: Stay Young Bureau

Lightweight Moisturiser

If you are facing mild dry skin, your dermatologist will prescribe a lightweight moisturiser to treat your dry skin. Credit: Stay Young Bureau

Heavy Moisturiser

If you have very dry skin, you can choose a heavy moisturiser cream per your dermatologist’s prescription. Credit: Stay Young Bureau

Topical Creams

If you have dry, itchy skin, your dermatologist may suggest some topical creams to reduce itchiness and dryness. Credit: Stay Young Bureau

Stay Hydrated

Drinking plenty of water can help deal with dry skin. Water can help retain moisture in your skin and reduce itchiness and cracks on your skin. Credit: Stay Young Bureau

Shower Time

If you have dry skin, it is advisable to limit your shower time lesser than 10 minutes. Choose warm water rather than very hot water. Credit: Stay Young Bureau

Cleanser

Choose a gentle, fragrance-free cleanser to treat your dry skin. You can cleanse your skin twice daily, in the morning and at night, before hitting the bed. Credit: Stay Young Bureau

Essential Oils

Oil rich in fatty acids can induce smoothness, retain moisture and reduce irritation due to dry skin. Use primrose oil or coconut oil to treat your dry skin. Credit: Stay Young Bureau

Dry Skin Prevention

Pat your dry skin gently on a soft towel, reduce your sun exposure, limit your shower time, use warm water for baths instead of hot water and avoid dehydration to prevent dry skin. Credit: Stay Young Bureau

Lip Balms

If you have dry, chapped skin, regularly use lip balms to ease your dry lips. Credit: Stay Young Bureau

Avoid Allergens

Sudden presence of dry skin can be due to allergens and irritants due to chlorinated water in swimming pools, sunlight exposure or new clothing. Credit: Stay Young Bureau