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 overh...