How To Treat Dry Skin Video

Dry skin is a common problem in low humidity climates and winter months. Learn how to change your bathing routine to treat dry skin in this video from a professional dermatologist.

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Stop taking baths & hot showers
Use soap sparingly
Apply moisturizer when skin is moist
Consult dermatologist if dryness persists

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Lisa Rhodes, M.D. received her medical degree from the University of Texas Health and Science Center in San Antonio, where she graduated valedictorian. She completed her dermatology residency at North Western University in Chicago and currently works in Austin, Texas. Her favorite part of her job is diagnosing skin conditions and treating them in order to help patients live better lives.

DR. LISA RHODES: Hi, I'm Doctor Lisa Rhodes with Westlake Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery. Dry skin is a very common problem especially in low humidity areas such as higher altitudes and during the winter months, we see it quite a bit also. It usually manifests itself as slight scale on the skin, maybe a little bit of redness and itch. The first step to treat this is to change your bathing routine a little bit. Stop taking baths and stop taking really hot showers. Start taking lukewarm short showers and using soap just on the essential body areas such as underneath the arms and the groin. As soon as you get out of the shower and you're still sticky moist, it's the best time to put on the moisturizer and I would find the screw top one, not one in the pump, you want something really thick and moisturize to seal in that moisture. If this doesn't help with your dry skin, there are prescription medications that can help. So I recommend seeing your dermatologist.

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