Dry Skin

*Dry Skin and Homeopathic Medicine*

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. 

Dry skin tends to affect males and females equally, older individuals are typically much more prone to dry skin. 

Areas such as the arms, hands, and particularly lower legs tend to be more affected by dry skin. 

Dry skin is more common in colder winter months and drier climates.

Cold, dry air when heated by a furnace will produce dry skin by evaporating moisture on the skin. Frequent hand-washing and sanitizing causes evaporation and dryness. 

Itching is one of the most common

Symptoms of dry skin.

Scratching may be hard to resist.

Dry skin is more common in those with hypothyroidism.

Repeat itch-scratch cycles may lead to skin thickening and darkening.

*Homeopathic Remedies for Dry Skin*

*Petroleum 200*

 For Winter Care of Dry Skin. 

Skin is dry, rough and cracked. The skin feels harsh to touch. Petroleum, thus, is the ideal remedy for dry skin in winter season and is of great help in restoring the normal texture of skin. The cracks on hands due to extremely dry skin. The skin is sensitive and rough to touch. The cracks can be deep enough to cause even bleeding.

*Sulphur 30*

Skin is excessively dry and itchy. Itching leads to scratching and itching usually worsens at night, burning sensation in the skin. The skin looks very dirty and is very unhealthy. An aversion to bathing. 

*Bryonia 30*

 This remedy is very beneficial for the treatment of dry and parched lips. Cracks appear on lips and medicine Bryonia heals the chapped lips and restores them to their normal state. Excessive thirst. 

*Rumex 30*

 

Intense itching with dryness of the skin. 

*Sarsaparilla 30*

 

For Dry Skin with Wrinkles

Skin is dry to a great extent with a shrunken and shriveled appearance. The skin is hard and rough to touch. The skin also seems to be present in folds with wrinkles. Sarsaparilla nourishes the skin to bring back its original smoothness.

*Malandrium 200*

For Cracks on Hands and Feet

The cracks appearing in winter season respond very well to this medicine. It is the best remedy for all the patients who have dry, cracked skin on feet and hands. With itching. Malandrium very efficiently helps in filling up these cracked areas. 

Use locally coconut oil or body lotion. Drink more water. Take plenty of fruits. 

*Dr Amaan* 

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Arunachal Pradesh