Sudden dry skin

Dry skin - the causes are manifold

If the skin is tight, itchy or reddened, it is too dry. Both internal and external factors can be behind a high loss of moisture in the skin. In most cases, it is a combination of such factors that leads to the drying of the skin. Read dry skin rash

Dry skin: genetic or hormonal causes.

Some people have had dry skin since childhood. Others suffer from flaky and cracked skin as they age. The so-called endogenous factors for dry skin include:

Genetic predisposition

Age (skin aging)

Hormonal influences (menopause, pregnancy)

Diseases such as neurodermatitis, psoriasis, diabetes mellitus, liver, gall bladder and kidney diseases.

Dry skin: Causes due to external influences.

External influences can promote the development of dry skin. If you know the exogenous factors that can lead to moisture loss in the skin, you can take countermeasures in time. The most important external influences include:

Environmental influences (e.g.

cold, dry air due to overheated rooms or air conditioning, too frequent sunbathing)

Too frequent bathing or showering and the excessive use of soaps or shower gels

Stress and unhealthy diet

Occupation-specific stresses (e.g., construction and industrial trades, hairdressing and baking)

Medications and therapeutic measures (e.g. diuretics, cholesterol-lowering drugs, long-term therapy with cortisone, radiation therapy).

Dry skin in winter

Many people suffer from dry skin, especially during the cold season: dry hands, chapped lips and rough feet are the most common problem areas, along with facial skin lacking moisture. The main cause of dry skin in winter is low humidity, outside and in overheated homes and offices. Read how to cure dry skin on face overnight.

The loss of moisture due to the dry winter air can be compensated for with extra care and attention, and this is urgently needed: because if the skin is too dry, it can no longer fulfill its natural protective function. It becomes easier for pathogens and pollutants to penetrate the skin. In addition to adequate skin care, e.g. with a product containing the ingredient dexpanthenol, which compensates for the lack of lipids and moisturizing factors, simple home remedies can also help with dry hands and dry feet. These include, for example. Read 10 tips against dry skin in summer.

Applying cream with coconut or olive oil

A scrub made of coarse salt and lemon juice or

A mask made from soft bananas.

Dry skin - disease as a cause

Dry skin can be a symptom of a serious disease, such as neurodermatitis, liver, gallbladder and kidney diseases or diabetes. Dry skin occurs in 40% of all diabetics, for example, but can be easily managed with the right care. Read skin care routine for dry skin.

In some cases, very dry skin is also an indication of a skin disease such as neurodermatitis or Psoriasis. In these cases, your outer protective shell needs medical skin care that supports its regeneration from the inside out. You should then avoid harmful environmental influences such as excessively dry air, frequent washing or sunbathing, as these factors place additional stress on your already sensitive skin.

Poor skin due to stress and poor diet

Permanent psychological stress is also a trigger for dry skin. Causes can be depression, permanent stress, anxiety or other mental overload. To get the problem under control, you should not only care for your skin intensively, but also ensure that stress factors are reduced or seek help from a specialist. A poor diet and insufficient fluid intake can further worsen the skin's appearance. If you do not drink enough fluids, you promote the development of dry skin. 

Source : depanthol