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Dry Skin
The Painful Symptoms
Do you have dry skin on your elbows and heels of your feet? Do
your elbows and heels crack and bleed because they are so dry?
Have you tried every cream and lotion you can find but nothing
seems to help? Beating severely dry skin can be difficult, but we
have a few tips to help you out.
Treatment
The best treatment for severely chapped skin is to slather your skin
in Vaseline or lotion and wrap these areas in cotton or wear cotton
gloves while you sleep. Another option is to wrap your hands in
plastic wrap or in a plastic bag while you sleep. However, cotton
gloves will allow your skin to breathe better. Always keep these
areas covered and well lotioned during the winter months when the
air is the driest. Carry lotion with you so that the skin is never
allowed to dry out. Avoid using harsh soaps or cleansers as these
can also dry out your skin. It is best to use mild, moisturizing
cleansers in warm, but not hot, water and to avoid taking long
showers or baths during the winter. Apply lotion directly after
getting out of the shower and don't towel yourself off completely as
any moisturizer works best if there is a little moisture on your skin
already.
If this condition persists, seek the help of a dermatologist. Stronger
medicated creams may be necessary.
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