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Dry to Severely Dry Skin
Dry and very dry skins are characterized by a tight feeling, stinging, and sometimes by squames (scales) and redness. They are delicate, irritation-prone and always dehydrated to some extent. They tend to show wrinkles sooner than other skin types.
Dry skin results from a deterioration in the skin barrier. It may be genetic in origin, and accompany certain types of atopic dermatoses. It may also be due to various climatic or chemical factors. The stratum corneum - a layer formed of so-called "cornified" cells, bound together by specific lipids such as ceramides or essential fatty acids - no longer performs its function, of preserving optimum hydration by regulating the circulation of moisture in the skin. As a result, the cells of the stratum corneum are no longer cohesive and the skin barrier becomes permeable to water. It cracks and splits, enabling external irritants to penetrate and trigger excessive skin reactions and the skin becomes severely dry, inflamed and itchy.
Aggravating factors:
Temperature variations, emotional state, irritating substances, astringent soaps, harsh cleansers, fragrances and unsuitable products.
Dry skin can also be a secondary effect of treatment with certain medications.
> My body skin peels in places and itches.
> Mommy, my skin itches.
> My skin feels tight and rough to the touch.
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| My body skin peels in places and itches. |
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What you observe:
Your body skin is starting to crack or already cracked, and it peels in places.
"My skin stings and itches."
"My skin peels and look unattractive."
What’s happening inside your skin:
Extreme dryness of the skin. Very dry, your skin lacks lipids and becomes overly permeable, which promotes moisture loss and exposure to allergens. It is no longer properly hydrated, so it has excessive reactions to external irritants.
Talk to your dermatologist about it.
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| Mommy, my skin itches. |
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What you observe:
Your child's skin is very dry, starting to crack and cracked. In places, it is peeling. Your child complains of itching.
"Mommy, my skin hurts!"
"Mommy, my skin itches all the time. I can't sleep!"
What’s happening inside your skin:
Atopic eczema is a pathology of very dry skin. Its origin is genetic and 20% of children under the age of three are affected by this particular type of eczema.
Talk to your dermatologist about it.
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| My skin feels tight and rough to the touch. |
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What you observe:
Your body skin is rough and looks dull.
"My skin feels tight and very uncomfortable."
"When I apply skincare products, my skin quickly drinks them up, then goes back to feeling tight again right away."
What’s happening inside your skin:
Pronounced dryness of the skin. The state of the hydrolipidic film has deteriorated. It no longer performs its functions properly (i.e. to act as a protective barrier and preserve moisture content).
Talk to your dermatologist about it.
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