Introduction to Normal to Dry Skin

We may not be familiar with the manifestations of normal to dry skin in our daily life, mainly because we lack some relevant knowledge. In fact, normal to dry skin means that the skin’s ability to secrete oil is relatively weak. People with this skin type rarely get acne in daily life, so we recommend that everyone should have a certain understanding of normal to dry skin in life.

Sebum deficiency The decrease or lack of sebaceous gland secretion causes dry skin, also known as dry skin, which often presents as simple ichthyosis-like symptoms. There are many reasons for the decrease or lack of sebum secretion, including systemic diseases such as myxedema, diabetes, diabetes insipidus, uremia, etc. Localized or widespread dry skin with tiny cracks, lack of sebum, frequent itching, and thin bran-like scales. Sometimes it is painful and worse in winter. There is no flushing or inflammation. Let's see what to do with dry skin today.

Localized or widespread dry skin with tiny cracks, lack of sebum, frequent itching, and thin bran-like scales. It is sometimes painful and worse in winter. There is no flushing or inflammation. Due to scratching and friction, chronic or nummular eczematous lichenification occurs, and the scales increase like ichthyosis vulgaris. The dryness is most pronounced on the calves and extensor forearms; the arms and creases are less frequently affected. Patients often have a positive family history, with a higher incidence in twins, especially in those with a genetic allergic constitution. The disease begins in children. It may persist or become more severe with age and improve in summer. Environmental changes such as low humidity, cool air, dry heat, and drafts can aggravate the condition.

The purpose of treatment is to restore the epidermal moisture barrier, actively treat related systemic diseases and skin diseases, strengthen protection against occupational diseases, avoid the use of alkaline substances, and take cod liver oil, vitamins A and E, etc. orally. Use low pH lubricants topically, such as vaseline and glycerin. When cracks are obvious, apply urea and lactic acid oil-in-water emulsions externally. When there is chronic inflammation or eczema-like changes, cortisone preparations can be used temporarily topically, and antihistamine preparations can be used for itching. Skin should be exposed to less cold or hot dry air.

Syndrome differentiation and medication: Dry and rough skin, thirst, constipation, dry tongue without fluid, thin and wiry pulse indicate deficiency of fluid and dryness of blood. Danggui Pills and Liuwei Dihuang Pills can be used. If you experience thirst, irritability, and red edges and tip of the tongue, you can add Xiexin Decoction. For stomach fire inflammation and swollen and painful gums, take Yinchen Wuling Powder. If there is liver fire inflammation, red and painful eyes, take Danggui Longhui Pills etc.

People with dry skin should pay attention to choosing foods with high fat and vitamin content in their diet, such as milk, eggs, pork liver, butter, fish, mushrooms, pumpkin and fresh fruits. In the dry seasons of autumn and winter, special attention should be paid to skin care, replenishing moisture, drinking plenty of water, and choosing skin creams with high oil content to prevent dry and flaky skin and delay skin aging.

In terms of diet, you should eat more milk, butter, pork liver, eggs, fish, mushrooms and pumpkin.

People's physiques are different, and the characteristics manifested in our bodies are also different. So we need to understand the characteristics of our skin so that we can care for our skin more effectively and our skin can absorb better. If we lack water, we must replenish water frequently, and use facial cleanser to wash our face, and then keep the skin hydrated, so that we can achieve ten times the effect. I hope the above statement can help everyone.