Why Dry Skin|Cause of Dry Skin.

There is no one single cause of dry skin, but what causes  dry skin is absence of sufficient water in the upper layer of the skin. Fortunately the reasons for dry skin are more often external and can be controlled. These are the dry skin causes which strip away the fatty oils in the skin leaving it unprotected.

Causes of Dry Skin.

• Exposure to cold and hot dry weather with low humidity levels. Dry skin in winter and summer is common and is due to low humidity levels in dry  areas.
• Frequent bathing with harsh soaps causes dry skin. We often use harsh soaps which produce lot of lather and we scrub our skin like it is the flooring of the house. This washes off the natural oils in the skin. Use a mild soap and soap your skin gently. If you have dry skin, a mild skin cleanser would be great. And avoid sponges and brushes to scrub your skin.
• Bathing with hot water can cause dry skin. Hot water washes away the natural oils(sebum) which protect your skin moisture by controlling the evaporation. To avoid this always bathe with cold water or lukewarm water. Tap your self with a towel and apply the moisturizer immediately while the skin is still damp. This helps to retain the sebum on the skin, thereby preventing over evaporation  and loss of moisture from the skin.
• Forced air systems make the skin go dry. The dry heat blown in the house by the forced air furnace during winter and the air condition during summer can cause dry skin. Use of a moisturizer and turning down the thermostat can help.
• Certain types of clothes can cause itching, especially winter clothes. Avoid them because they can cause dry skin. Using cotton clothes in which you feel comfortable is ideal.
• Deficiency of Vitamin A and Vitamin D can lead to dryness of skin.
• Certain skin diseases like eczema( atopic dermatitis) and psoriasis.
• Certain disease like Hypothyroidism and Diabetes cause dry skin. In hypothyroidism, low thyroid hormone levels result in decreased production of oils by the skin. In diabetes, the fluctuating blood glucose levels results in dehydration which causes dry skin. Dry skin is also due to allergy caused by certain allergens.
• Certain medications like diuretics which are used to treat high blood pressure and retinoids which are Vitamin A derivatives used to treat skin conditions such as acne, wrinkles and oily skin can cause dryness of the skin. A doctor’s opinion should be sought in such situations.
• Dehydration. Loss of body fluids can cause dry skin.
• Malnutrition. Lack of nutrition to the skin causes the skin to dry.
• Age. Advancing age, especially in women can cause dry skin due to changes in hormonal levels. 75% of the people who have crossed 65 years of age have dry skin.
• Genetically prone. Some people are genetically prone to having dry skin. Such genetic skin conditions which cause dry skin are atopic dermatitis (eczema) and ichthyosis vulgaris.
• Using the wrong type of moisturizer or using it wrongly. Always seek advise about the right type of moisturizer for your type of skin. And use the moisturizer when your skin is still moist after washing or bathing. Tap your face with the towel to remove the wetness and use the moisturizer when your skin is still moist and not when it is completely dry.

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