Best Doctors for Dry Skin Treatment in Gajuwaka, Visakhapatnam

Dry skin  is characterized by flaky, rough textured, crusty, less moisturized skin surface and different skin tone/shade than normal. It may or may not be itchy and most commonly present on elbows, hands, legs, face, perioral and perigenital regions. If the dry skin is in severe condition, it can also crack open and bleed. Dry skin can be routinely managed at home with home remedies and daily skin care regimen. If the dry skin is a persistent condition, despite efforts then consulting the dermatologist is the best way to address this concern. Dry skin is a component of other skin diseases such as contact dermatitis, eczema, seborrheic dermatitis/dandruff in adults and cradle cap in infants and athlete’s foot (a fungal ringworm infection).  

The skin care regimen for dry skin may consist of the use of fragrant free and SPF protected formula products be it moisturizers, lotions, creams and oils. Medically the condition is managed by using prescribed topical steroid ointment, which may reduce skin itching and underlying inflammation, in extreme cases even steroidal injections were also recommended.