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 [...]

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, [...]

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 [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on risk factors and causes of dry skin development as follows: Cold weather: Winter climates with low atmospheric temperatures lower the humidity in the air. The low humidity dries the air and draws the moisture out from the skin. This results in drying of skin with breakdown and rashes. Dry indoor heat: We tend to spend more time indoor during winter and use indoor heating to keep ourselves comfortable. But indoor heat [...]