Among the epidermal ailments we’re most likely to encounter in our lifetime is skin dehydration.
But then there are other skin conditions that may require a different bang out of treatment.
Many also involve rough, dry patches that are also discolored in some way.
Below are a few such skin abnormalities to be aware of.
People whose parents or siblings suffer from atopic dermatitis are more likely to have it themselves.
Avoiding extremes in temperature and keeping your skin moisturized are two important strategies.
Using a humidifier in the bedroom in the winter can be helpful as well.
Expectant moms are prone toa condition calledmelasma, i.e.
brown or blue-gray patches appearing on the face, or any part of the body exposed to the sun.
Melasma patches are most noticeable in the summer or during any other warm-weather period.
It’s still best to tell your doctor to ensure the patches really are melasma.
Skin brightening creams can also help reduce the darkness until it improves on its own.
The patches may itch, crack, or bleed.
In up to one-third of cases, sufferers may also develop painful psoriatic arthritis in their joints.
Milder cases can be soothed with prescription topical creams or coal tar-based shampoo for plaques on the scalp.
More serious cases, however, may require more potent medications.
