Question 1

is there any recommendation for extra dry itchy skin around eyes and face and to reduce redness, blemish on face, tia doctor..

Accepted Answer

Dermatitis: It depends on what is really going on and should be seen by a doctor. It could be contact dermatitis, allergic dermatitis, seborrheic dermatitis, Lupus, Rosacea, and other etiologies. Each condition would be approached a little different in regards to work-up and treatment.

Question 2

what is the definition or description of: dry itchy skin?

Accepted Answer

Dry itchy skin: Dry itchy skin - most external layer of tissue covering the body lacks moisture and has unpleasant sensation that leads to an urge to scratch.

Question 3

what's the best treatment for dry itchy skin?

Accepted Answer

Hydrate; Less Soap: Limit your showers to less that five minutes and use a soap free cleanser (cetaphil, olay for sensitive skin).  Apply a fragrance-free, oil-free moisturizer at least once per day (eucerin, moisturel).  For red, itchy areas, resist the temptation to scratch.  If necessary, apply a 1% Hydrocortisone cream twice per day for less than one week.

Question 4

what is the best facial lotion/cream for extremely dry & itchy skin?

Accepted Answer

A few kinds: Something without any fragrances and just a plain moisturizer like Cetaphil, eucerin or aquaphor.

Question 5

in am experiencing dry itchy skin?

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Dry Skin Tips: Find a good moisturizer, use it a couple times a day.  Consider using creams over lotions since they are more moisturizing.  Humidifiers may be appropriate if you live in a dry area.  See a dermatologist you may have a genetic condition, which is causing your dry skin.

Question 6

how does one treat dry, itchy skin?

Accepted Answer

Lubrication/see MD: It may be due to dry skin and moisturisation will work.But there are other causes of dry skin and you should see your doctor or dermatologist for the cause and treatment.

Question 7

i would like help on dry, itchy skin?

Accepted Answer

Sarna lotion: Buy the sarna lotion for sensitive skin and it will start to give you relief,  use aveno bath oil in the shower on your washcloth and use witch hazel to stop the itch.

Question 8

how to treat very dry itchy skin at home?

Accepted Answer

Dry skin: Take less showers/ baths, use dove or cetaphil soap, use aveeno (oatmeal) anti itch or sarna, both otc.

Question 9

does diabetic medicine cause dry itchy skin?

Accepted Answer

Diabetes, itchy skin: Itchy skin is a common condition in patients with diabetes.  It is normally caused by the diabetes instead of the medicine.
Of course, there are other possible causes so please see your doctor.

Question 10

can dry itchy skin be part of perimenopause?

Accepted Answer

Possible: As the estrogen levels decrease with the onset of menopause, many women do notice changes in their skin.  Talk to your doctor about treatment.

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