Dry and itchy skin may be caused by physiological factors or lack of lipid eczema, ichthyosis, diabetes mellitus, etc. According to the different causes of the disease, it is necessary to carry out the treatment of anti-allergy, softening keratin, and lowering blood sugar.
1. Physiological factors lead to dry and itchy skin, generally due to skin aging or bathing too often. Skin aging sebum secretion decreases, too much bathing will wash away the skin surface has a protective effect of oil. This condition usually does not require treatment and can be improved by reducing the number of baths and applying moisturizing cream.
2. Lack of sebum eczema is mostly seen in the elderly, preferably in the legs. It can be treated with topical desensitizing and anti-itching creams such as hydrocortisone butyrate cream and Denuded cream. At the same time, should pay attention to use more moisturizing cream, avoid hot water washing.
3. Dry and itchy skin caused by ichthyosis can be applied locally with softening ointment, vitamin E cream and other drugs. Usually try to eat more food rich in vitamin A, such as pumpkin and fried carrots.
4. Poor glycemic control in diabetes can easily cause dry and itchy skin, you can take metformin tablets, acarbose tablets and other drugs to lower sugar. Usually pay attention to light diet, eat less fruits, cakes with high sugar content of food, more aerobic exercise.
Dry and itchy skin has more causes, and specific treatment is based on the cause. It is recommended to consult a professional dermatologist for standardized diagnosis and treatment.