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How to treat dry skin. home remidies?
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Depends: Depends on details. Soak in water until your fingers are wrinkled. Within 3 minutes after the soak, rub in something for dry skin. There are many. I prefer the new creams with ceramides such as Eucerin Eczema Care. Some people like a heavy emollient such as vaseline or Aquaphor. Also rub in some cream several times a day. Check for thyroid status. Vit A from pills will make it worse if large dose
Answered 7/6/2014
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Dry skin: Avoid lengthy showers w hot water (warm is better). Oil-based moisturizers hydrate skin. Moisturize skin often. Hydrate well – especially w water. Eat a nutritious diet. Use gentle soaps or cleansers that are unscented & hypoallergenic. Avoid deodorant soaps or other harsh soaps. Remember that you don’t have to wash entire body w soap every day. Use soap on areas that are dirty or where body
Answered 5/9/2020
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