Extreme Dry Skin Treatment
Posted by Dry Skin Treatment on Apr 2, 2010
When the dryness of the skin exceeds the normal limit and there is extreme dryness with an itch, there is more to be done than just using creams and lotions. Itching of skin due to dryness could be an indication of a more serious problem. However the best option in this situation is to consult a dermatologist.
In case of extremely dry skin, doctors usually prescribe antibiotics or prescription medicines for itchy and dry skin. Some may even prescribe steroid cream for the treatment of extremely dry skin. However these should not be used for long as they have potential side effects. Some other extremely dry skin treatments are as follows:
1. Incorporate omegas: essential omega acids like omega 3 and omega 6 are very helpful in combating dry skin. Seeds, nuts and oils of sunflower, evening primrose and soybean are good sources of omega acids. One can even take supplements to fulfill the needs of the required omegas.
2. Lubricate the skin: it is essential to trap the body water and therefore the skin should be lubricated using a moisturizing lotion. Almost all lotions work well for the purpose but the best out of these is the one that includes alpha hydroxy acids.
3. Use moisturizing soap: harsh soaps are like an enemy for dry skin. Therefore as a treatment of dry skin, one must use good moisturizing soap that contains cocoa butter, lanolin or cold cream which would help in moisturizing the skin and reduce dryness.
4. Keep cooler conditions: the air around should be kept cool and therefore the thermostat should be kept a little low. The skin reacts better to moist conditions and therefore efforts should be made to keep the rooms cool.
5. Revitalize the skin: the skin must be constantly revitalized and for this a regular shower with lukewarm water is a good option. Also getting adequate sunshine to get the required dose of Vitamin D with regular exercise will work wonders for the skin.
Extreme dryness of the skin can be treated with the above methods, however the best way is to prevent the skin from getting extremely dry and for this, subtle changes like having lots of water and reducing the intake of tea and coffee are better.