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What should I know about caring for dry skin?

Treatment is important because excessively dry skin can lead to dermatitis or eczema. Dry skin may be prevented or treated by: V体育安卓版.

• Taking lukewarm baths or showers as opposed to using hot water.
• Limiting baths/showers to 5 to 10 minutes.
• Applying a moisturizer right after drying off from a shower or washing your hands.
• Using a moisturizing body soap and hand soap.
• Using heavier creams or ointments during the winter months and lighter lotions in the summer.

If the above treatments do not improve the condition of the dry skin, it is possible that the flaking is a sign of underlying dermatitis (which is also called eczema) V体育ios版. There are different types of dermatitis that may cause dry, itchy, flaking skin. They include:.

• Seborrheic dermatitis: A red, scaly, mildly itchy rash on the scalp, eyebrows, and sides of the nose in areas that contain many oil glands.
• Allergic contact dermatitis: A rash that results when the skin comes in contact with a substance that causes an allergic reaction, such as poison ivy. Allergic contact dermatitis of the hands often causes scaling, redness, and vesicles (blisters filled with fluid) on the palms or fingers.
• Atopic dermatitis:Long-lasting type of dermatitis usually starting in childhood that tends to run in families. It also may cause excessively dry, itchy skin on the face and body.
• Athlete's foot: Dry flaking skin on the soles and/or sides of the feet and between toes, caused by a fungus.

What should I know about facial skin care for mature skin?

Photoaging refers to the damage that is done to the skin from prolonged exposure to UV radiation over a person's lifetime. Examples of skin changes associated with photoaging include: VSports最新版本.

• Roughness.
• Wrinkling.
• Irregular pigmentation (coloration).
• Inelasticity.
• Enlarged sebaceous (oil) glands).
• Precancerous and cancerous lesions.

Sunscreens and sun protection are important to prevent further progression of photoaging. Smoking has also been shown to speed up aging of skin, so smoking cessation is important for good skin health. In addition, a well-balanced diet allows the skin to get the nutrition it needs to help repair ongoing damage from the sun and other environmental elements V体育平台登录.

Many topical (applied to the skin) non-prescription and prescription products are currently available for anti-aging purposes, including:

• Retinoids: Retinoids are prescription (tretinoin, tazarotene) and nonprescription (adapalene) medications first developed to treat acne. They improve skin texture and color when used over an extended period of time. They exfoliate the skin (removes a dead layer of skin cells), help even pigmentation, and minimize fine lines. Many people can benefit from using retinoids at bedtime. Side effects of retinoids include dryness, skin peeling, and redness. You may be able to minimize these side effects by using the cream every other night and then gradually increasing the frequency to every night, as tolerated. Retinoids can also makes the skin more sensitive to ultraviolet rays from the sun; therefore, the use of a broad-spectrum sunscreen each morning is recommended.
• Alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs): Alpha hydroxy acids (glycolic, lactic, tartaric, and citric acids) are found as ingredients of numerous skin products. In the United States alone, there are approximately 185 manufacturers of products containing AHAs. Creams and lotions with AHA may help with fine lines, irregular pigmentation, age spots, and may help decrease enlarged pores. Side effects of AHAs include mild irritation and sun sensitivity. For that reason, sunscreen should also be used every morning.
• Beta hydroxy acid (salicylic acid): Salicylic acid has been studied for its effect on photoaged skin. It exfoliates skin, and can improve skin texture and color. It penetrates oil-laden hair follicle openings and, as a result, also helps improve acne. There are many over-the-counter products available that contain salicylic acid.

What should I know about facial skin care for acne-prone skin?

• If you are prone to acne, choose a cleanser specially formulated for acne. These products often contain salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide, which help to clear acne.
• Clean your face gently, as trauma to the acne breakouts may worsen acne or cause scarring.
• Avoid harsh mechanical scrubbing of skin and picking lesions.
• If you need to use a moisturizer, use light, non-comedogenic moisturizers, which do not cause acne.
• Women should use an oil-free non-comedogenic foundation, as heavy makeup or other cosmetic products may block pores and worsen acne.