Question 1

what causes dry skin in the winter?

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Dry season: Winter is typically dry (and cold in some areas) season.

Question 2

what is the cause of dry skin on heels?

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Lack of moisture : Hydration and lack of moisture mostly causes dryness of your skin on your heels. If there peeling as well you may have a fungal infection. If you do not have the latter, usually moisturizing your skin works. I recommend you see a podiatrist. There is many ways to reduce dryness on heels.

Question 3

what causes dry skin on forehead ?

Accepted Answer

Seborrhea: There are many causes, but the most common is seborrhea (or seborrheic dermatitis), especially if your scalp is also dry and/or itchy. A good anti-seborrheic shampoo like selsun blue, plus otc Hydrocortisone cream, should control it. If not, something else is going on and you should see a dermatologist for an in-person exam.

Question 4

does anemia cause dry skin?

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Why anemic?: The initial approach to the patient with anemia is to perform a complete history and physical examination along with a review of the results of a complete blood count (CBC) with white blood cell differential, platelet count, reticulocyte count, and an examination of the peripheral blood smear.

Question 5

can dandruff or dry skin cause greasy hair?

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Not really: Flaking/dandruff can be the result of oily skin, which irritates the skin and causes flaking. Common mistake to think flaking is from dry skin, but if greasy hair then not dry skin so shampoos daily foroily skin helpful.

Question 6

can dry skin cause skin moles to look darker?

Accepted Answer

: Dry skin can sometimes give a different texture or hue to the skin. If any mole seems to be getting darker or changing in its appearance, you should see a dermatologist.

Question 7

what causes flaky dry skin around mouth area?

Accepted Answer

Contact derm: Toothpaste, flavored chewing gum, lip balm with sunscreen, lip-licking.

Question 8

what causes dry skin? what is the natural treatment for it?

Accepted Answer

Dry skin is usually: related to lack of a protein in the surface of your skin. Natural treatments are simple like using gentle skin cleansers, body oils and lubricants to seal in moisture, taking supplements like Vitamin B and E. I like adding petrolatem to my bathtub or when the skin is still wet. I also find urea or lactic acid based products work well

Question 9

what could be some other causes for itchy skin other than dry skin?

Accepted Answer

Allergy,infection: Causes include scabies, a mite infection, a reaction to a medication, a reaction to laundry detergent, fabric softener, new clothing. In addition it could be sign of eczema where rash is not yet apparent. If significant and not improved with otc cream see dermatologist or primary care physician.

Question 10

what causes dry skin  what can be used for that  i drank water  diet green tea  ?

Accepted Answer

Dry skin can be: caused by too little good fat in your diet.  Add coconut oil and/or olive oil.  See doc first to rule out health conditions.  Good fat will help more than water andit won't make you fat.  Peace and good health.

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