Question 1

my middle finger tip on one hand has had a cracked and dry skin for a couple of months already with no changes; moisturizer and mupirocin didn't help?

Accepted Answer

See below : I’m sorry to hear about your finger, my advice is that you go to a dermatologist and have it checked out, could be fungi or bacterial infection, please have it checked out.

Question 2

how to heal dry skin?

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DRY SKIN: Dry skin is often a result of excessive dryness in the house. Get a humidifier & make sure the relative humidity is at least 40%. Soaps & laundry detergents can aggravate dry skin. Use a body cleanser like cetaphil & all-free & clear for your laundry. And no fabric softeners! an underactive thyroid and certain oral medications can also trigger dry skin. If no better, see your general doctor.

Question 3

how do i improve dry skin?

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Avoid over-washing: A daily moisturizing cream used 2-4 times a day helps to heal dry skin and to prevent return of the dry rash. Examples: Cetaphil, CeraVe, Eucerin. Some people avoid creams with lanolin, aloe, or fragrances because they are sensitive to the ingredients. If the skin is a bit reddened, is getting itchier, or is roughed up by scratching, one might add hydrocortisone 1% cream twice a day for 5-10 days.

Question 4

is having dry skin abnormal?

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Yes: Dry skin means that the epidermal surface is compromised and is losing water.  Pronged dry skin will enhance the risk of a skin infection.

Question 5

why do people have dry skin?

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Multiple reasons: Could be hereditary, aging, as natural skin oils diminish, medical conditions such as asthma or thyroid disease. Daily skin care habits such as washing with harsh soaps, can also cause or worsen dry skin.

Question 6

what to do to cure dry skin?

Accepted Answer

Moisturizing lotions: I like water-based moisturizing lotions. My favorites are dml lotion and dml forte cream.  These are water based, and don't have any fragrences or colorings that could cause skin irritations.

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Question 7

is butter good for dry skin?

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Butter: While butter has some moisturizing properties there are  less sticky,  inexpensive fragrance free moisturizers that are far better for dry skin.

Question 8

what products can help dry skin?

Accepted Answer

No one best: If there was only one, there would be only one choice in the dry skin aisle. Every skin is different, so what works for one may not work for others. Best to take short showers, soak in tub  for 30 mins and then apply cream . There are some good rx creams for dry skin but are very expensive

Question 9

what can you use to help dry skin?

Accepted Answer

Moisturizer.: A good moisturizer / emollient.  Talk to your pharmacist and buy a good generic.  Apply liberally twice a day.  Do not wash the affected area excessively or use harsh soaps or solvents.

Question 10

what causes dry skin in the winter?

Accepted Answer

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

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