Skin care - What causes dry skin | the dynamic nature - skin care
Many women experience oily or dry skin conditions at some stage of their pregnancy due to changing hormonal profile. Persons with affected androgen production experience lowered sebum production and xerosis. Hormonal imbalances of progesterone and estrogen during menopause drastically reduces the sebum production. Dry skin causes: genetic factors, diseases and skin ailmentsMany people are genetically prone to xerosis. Due to certain genetic diseases androgen production is reduced resulting in xerosis. Ichthyoses are mostly genetic skin disorders. All these disorders are characterised by [more...]
Date: 2010-09-01 06:59:59
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Treating Dry Skin
Dermatologists use the term “xerosis” to describe dry skin. In more severe cases, skin moisture is nearly absent thereby resulting to characteristic cracking, scaling and itching called pruritus. The above conditions are brought about by the skin lacking the required moisture to prevent the aforementioned results. The skin needs a relative amount of moisture to maintain smooth or suppleness, flexibility and protection. (Here’s where you can find more detailed information on skin care and stretch mark remover.) If the skin is a not sufficiently moisturized, harmful UV rays get into the [more...]
Date: 2010-10-03 16:43:19
11 Causes of Dry Skin Problems
A dry skin problem can be uncomfortable and even maddening. Your skin might feel tight and painful; it might look dull or red or flaky. Worst of all is the itchiness -- the sort of overwhelming itchiness that makes you feel like you're infested with fleas, that keeps you awake at night, miserably raking your skin with a back scratcher. "Dry skin is extremely common," says Barney Kenet, MD, a dermatologist from New York Presbyterian Hospital and Weill Cornell Medical Center. "There are probably close to 100 million dried out, itchy people in this country right now." And if the itching [more...]
Date: 2007-11-29 05:00:00
Skin Care in Winter
Normal skin has sufficient water content to maintain its soft texture. To avoid water loss, the outer layer contains oil. If this oil is depleted, the skin becomes dry and rough Dry skin is medically called “xerosis”. It includes not only dryness in the skin, but other abnormal dryness of conjunctiva or the mucous membranes. Common causes of xerosis are:- 1. Cold weather 2. Bathing frequently – using hot water, harsh soap, drying the skin Vigourously rubbing with a rough towel – Bathing removes the surface oil of your skin. 3. UV rays become stronger in winter and damage the skin [more...]
Date: 2010-10-04 16:37:40
Skin problems and dialysis - DaVita
Three skin conditions that sometimes affect those on dialysis include: itching (pruritus) dry skin (xerosis) skin discoloration (hyperpigmentation) Learning why these skin conditions happen, and what can be done to prevent or ease the problem, can help keep skin as healthy as possible. Itching (pruritus) A majority of dialysis patients, whether they do hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis, may experience itching at some point. Some feel itchy all the time, while for others it comes and goes. Many say itching is worse during or just after treatment. For some people the itching is in one area, [more...]
Date: 2005-07-18 14:00:00
For Winter Dry Skin, Good Skin Care is Important
Although you may notice of parts of the body, these are the most often affected by winter dry skin. Skin care on a regular basis can help with this problem. This dry skin is often referred to as “asteatosis” or “xerosis”. Most people with dry skin need to begin a moisturizing regimen for their winter dry skin. Skin care is vital to try to get back some of the oils lost in your skin in the winter months. Although many people suffer from dry skin, many aren’t aware of the actual causes of dry skin. The outer layer of our skin is a lot like Saran Wrap is when we use it to cover food. [more...]
Date: 2010-09-29 16:40:32
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