Taking off the “gloves”: how to deal with dry skin on your hands?

Dry hand skin is a problem that affects many people. In medicine, dehydration of the skin is called “xerosis.”

Peeling, wrinkles and cracks on the skin of the hands cause cosmetic and physical discomfort and are a signal of the necessary care for your health. If your brushes feel rough to the touch, lose elasticity on both sides and feel tight, then your skin urgently needs special care.

To get rid of the discomfort and unaesthetic appearance of dry skin, you need to find the cause that caused dry hands.

Since there are no sebaceous glands on the palms, sebum is not produced in them. In the absence of natural lubrication, sebum, sweat performs its function of moisturizing the skin on the hands. Sweat protects against drying out and cracking. However, dehydrated skin is very common. There are many factors that lead to dry hand skin, tightness and roughness, and each of them requires intervention. Proper hygiene and care will keep your hands beautiful and healthy.

In addition to these, there are other causes of dry hand skin:

• avitaminosis;
• lack of care for delicate skin;
• use of cosmetics with irritating ingredients (alcohols, oils, scrubs, preservatives, etc.);
• non-compliance with the balance of nutrients and minerals;
• some medications (diuretics, laxatives, etc.);
• dry indoor air (radiators, air conditioners, heaters);
• untreated chlorinated water (at home, in swimming pools);
• smoking;
• constant stress;
• insufficient amount of fluid drunk per day;
• diabetes;
• disorders of the thyroid gland;
• psoriasis.

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Indications for this method, in addition to dry hand skin, are:

• dry and dehydrated skin with reduced elasticity;
• trauma to the skin, the need to quickly restore it after laser resurfacing, medium chemical peels, plastic surgery;
• the need to prepare the skin for ultraviolet radiation (tanning);
• pigmented skin;
• skin with increased sebum secretion.⠀

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Unattractive and dangerous

Dry skin on the hands is not only an unattractive sight, it also brings a lot of inconvenience. Your hands constantly itch, there is discomfort, irritation, allergic reactions, dry spots, peeling, the skin on your hands cracks, and pain appears.

If you don’t consult a dermatologist in time and figure out why your skin is dry and cracking, the situation will only get worse and dry eczema may appear. This disease affects the deeper layers of the skin and requires complex treatment.

What not to do

If you more often follow what you should not do to prevent dry hands, you can significantly reduce the impact of both external and internal factors.

• Frequent hand washing and treating your hands with an antiseptic is a necessary and necessary measure, but you should not avoid frequent washing and regular antiseptic treatment for fear of drying out the skin of your hands. The ethanol and isopropyl alcohol contained in antiseptics actually remove moisture along with dirt, however, if you regularly use hand cream with EVO urea after each procedure, this will quickly restore the skin and you can forget about dryness.
• When working in your garden, be sure to wear protective gloves. No matter what you do, your hands crack more often because of our inattention to them.
• When cleaning the house, do not use rubber gloves to protect your hands from the aggressive effects of household chemicals.
• During the cold season, do not neglect “thermal protection”. If your hands begin to crack, before doing anything at sub-zero temperatures, try to wrap them in warm mittens or gloves.
• In the summer, also, do not be lazy to apply cream with moisturizing ingredients more often, so that the question “what to do when your hands are very dry and cracking” does not arise.

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Our Center employs experienced specialists of various profiles - cosmetologists, nutritionists, dermatologists, gastroenterologists, endocrinologists, etc. They will not only help soften the skin of your hands, but will also identify the causative factor of this condition.

The examination at the clinic is carried out comprehensively and individually, taking into account all possible characteristics of the body and past diseases. This approach allows you to choose the optimal treatment and procedures.

Among the methods that guarantee softening and rejuvenation of the skin of the hands in SM-Cosmetology:

• endermolift LPG;
• ultrasonic cleaning;
• microcurrent therapy;
• Starvac massage;
• spa treatments;
• RF lifting;
• ZEIN OBAGI (therapeutic cosmetics);
• various hand skin care products.

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Diseases that are accompanied by dry skin

If dry skin is caused by pathologies inside the body, you should consult a doctor.
Creams, ointments and baths will only provide a temporary effect. While the skin will only be helped by eliminating the pathology that caused moisture deficiency. The following can lead to dehydration of the hands: allergies, fungus, iron deficiency anemia, gastrointestinal pathologies, skin diseases, weakened immunity, diabetes mellitus and other reasons. Allergies
An allergic reaction can be caused by wearing inappropriate jewelry on your hands or eating foods. Only a dermatologist can help determine the type of allergen. You can get rid of dry skin caused by allergens by completely eliminating contact with them.

Fungal infection
Dry hand skin can be a consequence of the pathological effects of fungi.
Often the feet and nail plates are simultaneously affected. If you suspect a fungus of any nature, it is recommended to consult a dermatologist or mycologist. The doctor will help determine the type of disease and tell you how to get rid of it. Iron deficiency anemia
Dry hand skin is just one of the manifestations of this disease, however, it is not the most pleasant one.
Timely consultation with a doctor (hematologist or therapist) and a balanced diet can completely get rid of anemia and its manifestations. Pathologies of the gastrointestinal tract
If the functions of any of the gastrointestinal organs are disrupted, the process of food absorption is disrupted.
Lack of vitamins and microelements adversely affects the skin. This becomes the main cause of dry epidermis. Skin diseases of various types
Psoriasis, dermatitis, keratosis, and eczema can lead to disruption of the hydrolipid balance. They not only cause dry hands, but also manifest as cracks, itching and redness in many areas of the skin. In this case, careful medical monitoring of the skin of the hands and other affected areas is required. Proper use of medications will help get rid of pathologies and their unpleasant manifestations.

Diabetes mellitus
With the development of diabetic neuropathy, sweating is impaired, which provokes the appearance of small cracks in the skin, dryness and a feeling of tightness.
Medicines prescribed by a doctor will help reduce the unpleasant manifestations of the pathology. Weakened immunity
Immune system dysfunction is not uncommon these days. Poor environmental conditions, overwork, poor nutrition and ignoring diseases - all this leads to weak immunity. In turn, manifestations on the skin in the form of dryness, cracks and redness serve as a signal about the need to monitor your own health. The skin on the hands and face suffers first, because they come into most contact with the environment.

Causes

The cause of eczema is the body’s reaction to a variety of factors: chemical, infectious, medicinal, physical.
This reaction can be genetically determined (up to 60% if both parents have eczema) and consists of a complex of inadequate reactions of the body’s immune, nervous and endocrine systems to antigens. Why hands? Our hands come into contact with a huge number of different substances and environments: microbes and fungi, various detergents and cleaners, antiseptics (even in soap), temperature effects, prolonged exposure to water, professional contact with various aggressive chemicals. It is not surprising that at some point the body can malfunction and react violently to a seemingly ordinary stimulus.

What to do if you have dry hands

If the problem is caused by internal causes, you need to focus on treating the underlying disease. However, there are general recommendations that help normalize metabolic processes in the dermis and help eliminate dry skin on the hands:

• keeping hydrated (drinking enough fluids);
• healthy, balanced diet, rich in unsaturated fatty acids (avocado, vegetable oils, fatty fish, nuts, etc.);
• smoking cessation and moderate alcohol consumption;
• adequate physical activity;
• reducing time spent in the sun;
• use of mild cleansers and care products for dry skin.

How to deal with flaking on the skin of your hands

If, after examination by a doctor, no serious causes of peeling on the hands are identified, then it can be eliminated with effective folk remedies:

1. Take a few drops of olive or sea buckthorn oil and add to 1 tsp. honey, spread daily on the skin of the hands for 30-40 minutes, thanks to this mask the skin is nourished, becomes tender and soft.
2. Steam a little olive oil, add vitamin A and E to it, spread the mixture on the skin of your hands for 25 minutes, then remove the excess with a napkin and preferably wait until the oil is completely absorbed into the skin;
3. Brew chamomile and add 1 tbsp. l. flax or almond oils. For greater effectiveness, you can add lemon or lavender essential oil. Spread your palms with this mixture and hold for 20-30 minutes, then wipe with a napkin.
4. Rubbing a mixture of 2 tbsp will soften the skin of your hands well. l. glycerin, water and 5 drops of ammonia, then soak your hands with a paper napkin.
5. Before going to bed, lubricate dry skin of your hands with a mixture of melted lamb and lard.
6. Rub slightly warmed linseed oil into the skin of your hands for 15-20 minutes.
7. It is effective for flaky skin on your hands to make a bath of warm water with the addition of a small amount of vegetable oils, hold your hands for 20 minutes, then dry them well and apply a thick nourishing cream.

It is also worth paying attention to nutrition, it is necessary to exclude harmful foods, introduce apricots, pumpkin, carrots, tomatoes, eggs, green peas, parsley, cheese and other foods containing vitamins A and E into the diet. In addition, hands need exfoliation and moisturizing with creams and baths. It is advisable to wash your hands only using gentle means.

This article is for informational purposes only, please consult your doctor for details!

Features of care

If the surface of your hands becomes dry, you need to provide them with proper care. This will help prevent the formation of deep cracks and the development of the inflammatory process.

Caring for flaky skin involves following these rules:

1. To cleanse the skin, use hypoallergenic soap or gel. After water procedures, dry your hands with a soft towel, paying due attention to the area between the fingers.
2. When cleaning, you should use high-quality rubber gloves to prevent contact of the epidermis with detergents.
3. If you identify an allergen that causes peeling, you must avoid contact with it, which will help prevent the development of the problem.
4. To maintain an attractive appearance of your hands, you must adhere to a balanced diet. You should avoid strict diets and include fresh fruits and vegetables, nuts, and vegetable oils in your daily menu.
5. In the winter-spring period, you can compensate for the lack of nutrients in your diet with the help of special vitamin-mineral complexes, which are sold in any pharmacy.
6. To normalize the functioning of the entire body and speed up natural recovery processes, it is necessary to stop drinking alcohol, fatty and overly spicy foods.
7. It is recommended to use special moisturizing hand creams daily . They should be applied half an hour before going outside and before bed.

Features of seasonal care for dry skin

What to do and how to deal with very dry skin in winter and summer? Will basic care methods vary depending on the season? Yes - and now we will tell you how.

Care in autumn and winter

Dry hands in the autumn-winter period is one of the common problems in both women and men. The skin of your hands may peel, suffer from dryness and a feeling of tightness... The following measures will help combat the fact that your palms or fingers are peeling:

1. Use special hand products designed for use before going outside, and moisturizing and restorative products after returning home.
2. Try not to appear outside without gloves, protect your hands from temperature changes and sharp winds.
3. Do not forget to regularly moisturize your hands when in a room where heating devices are operating.

Care in spring and summer

If your hands peel in the warm season, it may also be a matter of incorrectly chosen care, or a possible lack of vitamins and minerals in the diet. Here's how you can try to fix this situation:

1. Try not only to moisturize the skin of your hands, but also to protect it from aggressive sun rays using cosmetics with SPF protection.
2. Remember to drink enough clean water to prevent general dehydration.
3. Watch your diet: eat more vegetables, fruits, fatty fish and other sources of skin-healthy nutrients.

Symptoms

Most often, dry skin is a temporary problem that only bothers you during a certain season, but it can last a lifetime. Symptoms of xerosis depend on your general health, age, where you live, and how much time you spend outdoors. Possible symptoms include:

• Feeling of tightness of the skin, especially after a bath.
• The skin is wrinkled and dehydrated.
• The skin looks rough instead of smooth.
• The itching is disturbing, sometimes very intense.
• Peeling of the skin - from slight to severe.
• Cracks in the skin, sometimes bleeding and painful.
• Redness of the skin, usually in limited areas.

Prevention measures

To preserve the attractive appearance of your skin for many years, you must follow these tips:

• It is recommended to wash your hands only in warm water. Too high a temperature leads to peeling, low temperature leads to loss of elasticity.
• Dry your hands only with clean towels made from natural soft fabrics.
• Every day before going to bed, lubricate the skin with moisturizing creams containing plant extracts, nourishing oils and vitamins.
• Every week it is recommended to make moisturizing masks using pharmaceutical or homemade products.
• Do not expose your hands to frost or wind. For protection, it is recommended to wear warm gloves.

By adhering to these rules, you can significantly improve the appearance of your skin and prevent excessive dryness and flaking.

The positive effect of cosmetic procedures will increase if you supplement them with proper nutrition and quality rest.

TOP 4 rules for caring for dry and very dry hand skin

Here are some general tips and tricks that may help if the skin on your palms and hands is flaking:

1. Choose your hand cleanser for daily use carefully. If the skin on your palms and arms is dry, you can pay attention to creamy cleansers labeled “soap-free.”
2. If there are no wounds or cracks on the skin of your hands, then 1-2 times a week you can gently scrub the skin of your hands as an option for intensive cleansing. Gentle exfoliation will not only help stimulate the renewal of the upper layers of the skin, but can also make it more receptive to the use of moisturizing and restorative care products.
3. If your hands are very dry, try to use specialized care every day - for example, CeraVe restoring cream for very dry skin of hands, which contains components that help restore the skin's own protective functions, moisturize it and strengthen the lipid barrier.
4. Don't forget to protect your hands (household gloves) when working with cleaning products and other household chemicals. They often contain alkaline and other aggressive components that can negatively affect the condition of the skin of the hands, causing irritation and dryness.

We hope that this article helped you understand the reasons why your hands may peel, answered questions about what to do with dry fingers, hands and palms, and suggested how you can deal with the problem of dry hands depending on the season!