Health Tip: Prevent Dry Skin
(HealthDay News) -- Skin requires frequent preventive care to ward off conditions such as dermatitis (sometimes called eczema).
Here are suggestions on how to prevent dry skin, courtesy of the Cleveland Clinic:
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Don't take baths or showers that are too hot. Keep the water lukewarm.
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Take short baths or showers of only five to 10 minutes.
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As soon as you get out of the shower or finish washing your hands, apply a skin moisturizer.
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Use soaps that are moisturizing.
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During winter months, try a heavier cream or moisturizer to protect skin. You can use a light lotion in the hot summer months.
Date Last Reviewed:
9/1/2008
Date Last Modified:
9/1/2008