Question 1

how do i cure excessive dry/dead skin?

Accepted Answer

Dry/dead skin: Moisture and avoidance of drying agents--soap, hot water--are the treatments for dry skin.  Dead skin can be exfoliated with a lotion containing Lactic Acid (amlactin lotion--otc).  It's not really an issue of "cure", it's an issue of maintenance and control.

Question 2

can you get a six pack under excess skin?

Accepted Answer

Yes, in a way: Ex.Ercise could give you the muscles of a six-pack, but if there is a lot of loose skin, you might not be able to see it.

Question 3

what can i do about excessive facial dry skin?

Accepted Answer

Good Moisturizer: Consider cerave or cetaphil.  A facial may help.  Visit a dermatologist for further workup.

Question 4

how can i lose weight without getting excess skin?

Accepted Answer

Morbid obesity?: Except for extreme cases of obesity, a well-paced diet/exercise program should result in a slow and steady loss that has minimal if any excess skin. In the extreme cases, I expect the fat is no less attractive than loose skin and worse for health. Work w/ experts on a plan.

Question 5

what could be a cause for excessive dead shedding skin?

Accepted Answer

Xerosis (dry skin): The most likely cause for excessive dead skin shedding would be dry skin.  However, there are several other causes of excessive dead skin shedding. If you use a good moisturizing cream regularly this should correct the problem. If this does not help, you should see a physician. Several other diagnoses can cause similar symptoms.

Question 6

if you lose weight quickly, can you develop excess skin?

Accepted Answer

Lose weight: First of all do not try and lose weight quickly. You will not feel yourself. 2-4 lbs weight loss a month is what you should aim for.

If you lose weight slowly the "excess skin" should get much less.

Question 7

can i have excess/loose skin if i lose 100 lbs in a year?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Massive weight loss almost always leads to loose skin. Unfortunately the only way to deal with the loose skin is to have it excised.

Question 8

can you tell me how i can lose fat and prevent excess skin?

Accepted Answer

If you are older: Than preventing sagging skin can be harder. Don't lose weight at a rapid pace ; insure you exercise. Eat healthfully ; be physically active. Aim for 7.5 to 8 hrs of sleep / night. Hydrate w at least 64 oz of water / day. Calories burned must &gt; calories consumed.  Do both cardio ; weight training.

Question 9

what may be causing excessive headaches on the left side of my head?

Accepted Answer

Migraine: This could be a symptom of migraine headache suggest referral to a neurologist.

Question 10

i am losing weight, but how can i avoid keeping all the excess skin?

Accepted Answer

It may or may not: Be possible. The older you are the more you are apt to have this problem due to lack of elasticity of skin. Lose at a slow rate and stay physically active. Surgery is an option if excess skin is really significant. Take care.

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