Dry skin from head to toe
Naturally dry skin is one of the basic types of healthy skin. This skin produces less sebum than mixed, normal or oily skin types. But this is more of a cosmetic issue, not a disorder. However, there are reasons for dry skin that are not natural. Dry skin can be a symptom of stress, hormonal fluctuations or illness. The most common disease that manifests itself in dry skin is atopy - a tendency to allergies. But if you have not been diagnosed with atopy, the following causes may be to blame:
Dry skin on the head, face and neck
Itching, dry skin and dry dandruff in the hair are most often associated with contact dermatitis - the skin reacts to external irritation, for example, with unsuitable hair cosmetics. Dry skin on the face can be caused by inappropriate cosmetics - make-up, cream, powder, eye shadow, lipstick, etc.
Dry skin on the back, chest and abdomen
If you do not suffer from a skin reaction to irritants such as detergents, soaps, shower gels and the like, you may have been exposed to extreme heat or cold. On the abdomen, the skin is irritated by prolonged contact with metal (zipper, buttons, piercings) and then reacts with local dryness, itching, peeling and inflammation. Dryness of the skin with itching of the abdomen can also occur several days before the sowing of shingles. If you have a prolonged feeling of tightness and itching, the dryness of the skin comes on suddenly and persists for days and weeks, then kidney, liver or thyroid disease could be to blame.
Dry and cracked skin on the hands
Dry, cracked skin on the hands, scales, fine cracks, redness - this is a typical manifestation of chronic dermatitis. The cause is repeated and prolonged contact of the skin with some chemical to which the skin becomes sensitive. This may be not only cleaning agents, but also animal hair or feathers, plant substances, soil or dust. Dry cracked skin on the hands can also be caused by mould.
Dry skin on the feet
The circumscribed oval patches of dry skin are caused by the skin's sudden hypersensitivity to microbes and only appear when the immune system is weakened. On the shins, dry skin together with a change in pigmentation may foreshadow future problems with tibial ulcers. Dry skin on the feet also occurs in type 2 diabetics.
Dry and cracked heels
Overloading, inappropriate footwear, lack of care, but also diabetes, contact allergies or fungus. These can all be behind cracked heels.
Dry skin and ageing
As we age, the skin weakens, thins, loses its protective barrier and collagen. The consequence is dry and inflexible skin.
Dry skin cream
Whether you need a cream for a dry face, a cream for chapped hands or a cream for cracked heels, it should always meet the basic conditions. The cream should moisturise well, absorb well and form a barrier against irritants on the skin. It should also be non-greasy and should not contain perfumes, as these are a common cause of skin irritation. For perfect skin hydration and protection during the day, you can try Dermaguard cream. For night care, a regenerating cream with vitamins, minerals and collagen.
All you need is a few minutes a day, two quality creams and a little care. Give your skin what it needs and it will give back with a healthy look.
