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Dry Skin: Causes and TreatmentWinter weather is one of skin's worst enemies. Although winter weather will put your skin through more wear and tear than usual, there are other factors that should be considered while talking care of your skin. To keep your skin moisturized, supple and younger a proper skin care regimen has to be followed. This has the advantage of cutting down on wrong habits of skin treatment and self medication which may further damage your skin instead of rejuvenating it. Xerosis"Xerosis" is the dermatological term for dry skin. "Pruritus" is another extreme condition of xerosis where the skin moisture is completely absent and results in scaling, itching and cracking. Your skin needs a minimum amount of moisture to maintain itself of its suppleness and flexibility. Lack of such moisture content renders your skin entirely unprotected. Moisture less skin is also very vulnerable to seepage of harmful ultra violet rays from the sun to the subcutaneous tissue and cause irreparable damage. Dry Skin - CausesThe undesirable condition of dry skin can be caused by a variety of factors. Identifying these will help you to prevent them through proper and timely care. Check the soap you use for ingredients that may be harsh in nature. Soaps that are deodorizing or anti-bacterial are strong and tend to rob your skin of required moisture and oils rendering it dry. Tips to avoid Dry Skin
If these and other treatments are not effective in alleviating all the symptoms of drying skin, it is best that you consult a professional dermatologist so they can closely monitor the cause of dryness.
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