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Management Measures to Prevent Worsening of Dry Skin-3

Patient/caregiver was educated on complications of dry skin development as follows: Place some pots with water near the HVAC system. As the HVAC system forces conditioned air through the home, air will pass over the water pots, thus increasing the moisture levels within the house. Elevated moisture in the environment around can help with prevent drying of skin and development of rash. Use mild soaps, shampoos, deodorants, and perfumes, as cosmetics could contain chemicals triggering [...]

Management Measures to Prevent Worsening of Dry Skin-2

Patient/caregiver was educated on complications of dry skin development as follows: Limiting time in the shower to 10 minutes and in the sauna units to no more than 15 minutes can help with preventing excessive sweating, fluid loss, and drying of skin. Maintain a minimum of 25 feet distance from the fireplace to help reduce excessive exposure to heat and risk for increased drying of skin. This can also help with preventing loss of protective [...]

Management Measures to Prevent Worsening of Dry Skin-1

Patient/caregiver was educated on complications of dry skin development as follows: Extremely hot environments can increase the sweating, dehydrate, and dry the skin out. Extremely cold environments can dry the skin due to poor moisture around. Sudden changes in environmental temperatures during quick moves from cold to warm and vice versa can result in activation/worsening of dry skin. So, maintain an ideal internal temperature always and prevent fluctuation between extremes. Limit yourself being outdoor during [...]

Complications of Dry Skin Development

Patient/caregiver was educated on complications of dry skin development as follows: Dry skin is a self-limited condition and depending upon exposure to the trigger, can get periodically activated & be relieved at other times. Some individuals can continue to have dry skin throughout. Dry skin can result in flaky skin rash and tight skin that can intensely itch, depending on the severity of dryness. Drying up of mucus membranes involving mouth, throat, nose, and lips, [...]

Risk Factors and Causes of Dry Skin Development-2

Patient/caregiver was educated on risk factors and causes of dry skin development as follows: Poorly controlled diabetes: Elevated blood sugars in poorly managed diabetics can result in frequent urination and loss of fluid from the body, contributing to dehydration and dry skin. Diuretic medications: Intake of diuretic medications in individuals with history of hypertension and congestive heart failure can result in frequent urination and loss of fluid from the body, contributing to dehydration and dry [...]