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Dry Skin Treatment: How to Keep Your Skin Moist and Healthy

How to Keep Your Skin Moist and Healthy

Your doctor will likely conduct a physical exam and ask about your medical or travel history before getting dry skin treatment in Malaysia. Learn more!

Dry skin is a common skin condition that can be caused by a variety of factors. In most cases, it is usually caused by overexposure to the sun, ageing, or even just the weather here in Malaysia.

While dry skin can be treated with various home remedies such as lotions, creams, and ointments, it can often lead to other skin problems like eczema and dermatitis. In this case, you may need help from a dermatologist.

So, if you or anyone you know has dry skin, continue reading to find out how you can keep your skin moist and healthy.


How do doctors diagnose dry skin?

Since dry skin is a common skin condition, your doctor will likely conduct a physical exam and ask about your medical or travel history before getting dry skin treatment in Malaysia.

This includes when your skin started to dry out, what is making it worse or better, your bathing habits, your diet as well as how you care for your skin.

In some cases, your doctor may suggest certain diagnostic tests to examine whether your dry skin is the result of an underlying medical condition.


How to treat dry skin?

No matter what the cause of your dry skin is, changes to your lifestyle often result in a better and healthier skin condition. This includes moisturising your skin with oils or creams, drinking more water, and avoiding certain triggers like harsh soaps.

If you have a serious skin disease such as eczema, atopic dermatitis, or psoriasis, your doctor may prescribe prescription creams and ointments or other dry skin treatments in addition to home care.

The following are some home remedies to keep your skin moist and healthy:

  • Moisturise your skin often

In any weather condition, keeping your skin moisturised at all times will provide a seal over your skin to keep water from escaping. More so in this dry and humid weather. So, make sure to apply your moisturiser several times a day and after bathing.

You can also use cosmetic products that contain moisturisers. Some might prefer to use a moisturiser with an oil base, which can be very effective for people who have oily or acne-prone skin types. Plus, it has more staying power than most moisturisers.

  • Limit your bath time


Spending a portion of your time in the shower or bath can be relaxing after a long day at work. However, the long showers or baths in hot water can strip the natural oils off your skin.

You should instead limit your bath or shower time and use warm water to refresh yourself.

  • Use a moisturising body wash


Some body washes such as soaps can be too harsh for dry, sensitive skin. In that case, it’s best to use a cleansing cream, gentle body wash or shower gels with added moisturisers.

Choose a moisturising body wash that has added oils and fats. Avoid scented body wash as it may contain chemicals that neutralise or hide the odours of other ingredients.

  • Use a humidifier


Humid indoor air can parch sensitive skin and worsen irritation and flaking. To prevent that from happening, you can use a humidifier to add moisture to the air inside your home.

You can even add essential oils to your humidifier to make your house smell more pleasant. Make sure to keep your humidifier clean.

  • Choose fabrics that are kind to your skin


When you have dry skin, certain types of fabric like wool can irritate the skin, especially when worn in Malaysia.

You should instead choose cotton or silk as these fabrics allow your skin to breathe. Avoid washing your clothes with scented detergents or perfumes as this can further irritate your dry skin.

If the home treatments above fail to soothe your skin’s irritation, you can apply cool compresses to the area. This will help to reduce the inflammation in the area. If these measures fail to relieve your dry skin, consult a dermatologist.


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    • No artificial colouring
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