Question 1

100 mg of minocycline twice a day and tretinoin cream is helping acne but causing extremely dry skin! will topical vitamin e oil help?

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Acne: The topical tretinoin can dry the skin, so I would suggest using less of it or using a skin moisturizer like eucerin or any glycerin based cream.  Vit E may help but is expensive in comparison.

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

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 4

what causes dry skin in the winter?

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

Question 5

is revlon colorstay good for dry skin?

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Maybe so: Revlon makes many colorstay products, one of which i know of is for "normal/dry skin". The goal of such a product is to maintain moisture in the skin and reduce dryness. However, like any makeup one could develop a reaction to the product. Perhaps you should give it a try and see if it helps you.

Question 6

untreatable dry skin.. nothing helps ?

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Yes: It is common if you eat or drink very little to have dry skin. Often one of the best things you can do to help yourself is to hydrate with water regularly. This is often overlooked and very important for good skin health as well as your body in general. Make sure to eat a balanced and adequate diet as well.

Question 7

itchy and dry skin?

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Try: Try taking lukewarm baths and applying 1% Hydrocortisone ointment within 3 minutes after getting out of bath or shower to your skin.

Question 8

best way to hydrate dry skin?

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Many Tricks: Proper bathing routine (short 5 min shower, luke warm), immediately moisturize with a thick cream (no lotions) within 3 min after exiting the shower. Reapply moisturizer at one other time during the day to trouble areas.  Also using a oil-based shower wash (like eucerin calming body wash, robathol, or neutrogena rain bath) can give some oil back to your skin in the shower. This should help a lot.

Question 9

can anesthesia cause dry skin?

Accepted Answer

Unknown: In my years of practice I have never come across anesthesia causing dry skin. If dryness is continuing to be a concern i suggest you visit your pvp or a dermatologist.

Question 10

what soap is good for dry skin?

Accepted Answer

Soap: Less drying soaps such as dove unscented or non soap cleansers such as cereve are considered less drying and irritating for sensitive skin.

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