Dry skin patches in the winter require intense hydration from ingredients like shea butter and oatmeal. Learn how to treat cracked diabetic feet, soothe itchy skin with specialized baths, and manage chapped lips caused by environmental allergies.
Itching in babies is fairly common because the skin of infants is thin, sensitive and prone to irritation. Itchy skin on babies can stem from a variety of causes, including eczema, irritation from soaps and fabrics, allergies to food or other substances, dry skin and insect bites.
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Chapped lips occur when the skin on the lips becomes very dry. The lips may hurt, crack, and even bleed in severe cases. According to the Mayo Clinic, exposure to sun, wind, and cold, dry air can cause chapped lips.
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Babies have thin, sensitive skin that is prone to dryness, especially during hot or dry weather or when bathed too frequently. Severely dry skin can make your baby uncomfortable and may itch or crack, potentially leading to fussiness, scratching and skin infection.
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Chapped and rough lips affect men as well as women. Your lips are constantly exposed to environmental irritants and other sources of abuse. Failure to protect your lips against sun and wind damage, or licking and biting them, can lead to dry, rough lips.
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Dry cracked hands may occur for a variety of reasons and cause pain or interfere with daily activities. Deep cracks are also vulnerable to potentially serious infections. Severely dry or cracked skin requires evaluation by a dermatologist to determine the underlying cause of the problem, according to the Mayo Clinic.
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Dry skin, or xerosis, is a common condition that causes itching, flaking and redness. It is often more severe and difficult to treat during the dry winter months. Dry skin on the chin is typically caused by improper skin care, low environmental humidity or a combination of the two.
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Pressure and friction cause the skin on your feet to thicken and harden as a protective measure. The result is rough skin, corns and calluses. While removal of hard skin is rarely medically necessary, treatment may be desired to ease discomfort or improve appearance.
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Soaking your feet can soften dry skin while soothing aching or tired feet. While commercial foot baths are available, these are often costly and difficult to customize.
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Cracks in the feet occur when skin becomes extremely dry and pressure on the heel of the foot causes the skin to slide sideways. Cracked feet are prone to infection, and in those with diabetes, the risk of serious infection is even greater.
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