Home Remedies For Dry Skin

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Artist: John Collier, 1708-1786 Dry skin is an uncomfortable condition that most of us suffer from at some point, often in the winter months. There are countless lotions, balms, …   Read More

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What causes dry skin?

Dry skin can be as minor as chapped lips in the winter or as severe as harlequin ichthyosis, a congenital condition which causes skin thickening and scaling in fetal tissue. Causes of dry skin include weather, exposure to air conditioning and heating, allergies, soaps and detergents, sun exposure, psoriasis, eczema and thyroid disorders. Diet and lifestyle can also contribute to dry skin. You will find treatments here that relieve the discomfort of minor dry skin conditions and herbal remedies for skin care. If you have chronic dry skin problems that cause pain, discomfort, localized edema or experience a sudden change in your skin condition, consult a doctor as soon as possible.