The document discusses dry skin, its causes and treatment options according to Ayurveda. It states that dry skin is caused by a lack of moisture in the epidermis and results from insufficient oil production. Common symptoms are flakes, patches and itching. Ayurveda recommends treating dry skin holistically through diet, lifestyle changes and herbal remedies/oils that moisturize the skin such as aloe vera, apple, cucumber, coconut and olive oil.
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Dry skin is a very common skin
condition characterized by a lack
of the appropriate amount of
water in the most superficial layer
of the skin, the epidermis.
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What Causes Dry Skin?
1. The cold, dry weather of the winter season brings
about drying of skin making it scaly.
2. Dry skin condition may occur due to genetic factors.
3. Dry skin condition may arise from nutritional
deficiencies due to poor diet.
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4. Unhealthy practices like exposure to extreme weather conditions,
bathing for a long time in the very hot water, using harsh soaps,
swimming in chlorinated water, chemicals, and harsh cosmetics.
5. The skin loses its capacity to retain moisture, as we grow old.
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6. Few underlying diseases like hypothyroidism, diabetes,
eczema, psoriasis or seborrhea may also lead to dry skin.
7. Dry skin may arise as an effect of medications like diuretics,
antihistamines and anti-spasmodic.
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ย ย Do not take ย bath in hot water often
ย ย Take minimum 10 glasses of water per day
as it will rehydrate the body and skin
ย ย Herbal moisturizer oil or herbal cream
topical application can heal the cracks
ย ย Skip eating spicy, oil, and junk foods
Dry skin can be managed by the following tips:
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