Very dry and rough skin on legs may be caused by skin dehydration, chronic eczema, ichthyosis and other reasons. It can be improved by paying attention to skin hydration and moisturizing, medication such as topical dexamethasone ointment, urea cream and so on.
1. Skin dehydration: when the skin is in a dry environment for a long time and is not replenished in time, it will lead to dehydration of the skin on the legs, which will result in dry and rough skin on the legs. Usually need to pay attention to skin moisturizing, can choose to moisturize and non-irritating body lotion wipe legs.
2. Chronic eczema: Chronic eczema is a chronic inflammatory reaction of the skin, which can cause dry and flaky skin. You can use dexamethasone ointment, mometasone furoate cream and other glucocorticoid drugs to relieve the symptoms. Usually need to pay attention to do not scratch the affected area.
3. Ichthyosis: Ichthyosis is a kind of disease that will appear ichthyosis-like flaking and accompanied by rough and dry skin. Can follow the doctor’s instructions to use urea cream, salicylic acid ointment and other medications, while daily attention to skin moisturizing, reduce skin friction.
If the skin on the legs is very dry and rough, you need to actively consult a professional doctor for treatment and therapy, do not blindly deal with it on your own.