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| Dry Skin Patches: its causes, symptoms, and DIY home remedies |
Dry skin patches (Pityriasis alba) is a skin condition of dermatitis which is normally visible in children and young people. It makes the facial skin dry, scaly with pale patches. Dry patches occur when the skin cells produce less sebum as sebum is responsible for regulating moisture on the skin. Severe dry patches are identified with flaking or bleeding skin. In this article we will discuss the causes of dry skin, how to prevent it and useful home remedies to cure dry patches on skin.
Causes of dry skin patches
There are many causes of the occurrence of dry skin patches. But, most common & highly observed reasons for occurrence of dry patches on skin are as follows-
- Chemical reactions to irritants
- Weather / climate change
- Frequent Hot water bathing
- Frequently hand washing
- Dehydration
- Poor nutrition / malnourishment
- Alcohol based moisturizers
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There are also various skin conditions that leads dry patches on skin. Some of them are given below-
- Contact Dermatitis
- Atopic dermatitis
- Seborrheic dermatitis
- Ichthyosis vulgaris
- Psoriasis
Symptoms of dry skin patches
There are many signs through which the person can identify dry skin patches such as:
- Roughness in the skin texture
- Severe itchiness
- Pale flat patches
- Unbalanced skin pH
- Flaky and cracked skin
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DIY Home remedies to dry skin patches
Wheat Flour Remedy
- Take some quantity of wheat/barley flour.
- Add 1/4th quantity of turmeric powder.
- Add 1 tablespoon of sesame or mustard oil. (You can also use melted clarified butter (Ghee) if these oils are not available.)
- Add the required amount of water to this mixture to make a thick paste.
- Before taking the bath rub this mixture on your face and body.
- When it dries up after 10 minutes, remove it by scrubbing with your palm and fingers. (You will notice all the dead skin will be removed with this mixture.)
- After 30 minutes, wash your skin with warm water. (It will make your skin smooth, supple, glowing, and fairer.)
Tips: Do not use soap while bathing. Instead use gram flour (besan) + mill in the ratio of 1:2. It will work as a moisturizer in your dry skin.
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Milk Cream Remedy
- Take 1 tablespoon cool milk cream (Malai)
- Add 1 pinch of turmeric powder.
- Daily apply it on your face and body.
The dry and itchy skin will be reduced.
Tips: To prevent the problem of clogged pores and acne breakout, do not forget to wash your face with lukewarm water.
FAQs
Q. How to get rid of dry patches from the face?
The best treatment for getting rid of dry patches is the formula of exfoliation, cleansing, and moisturizing. By following this method on every alternative day the problem of dry patches will go away.
Q. How long does it take for a dry skin patch to go away?
When the person starts taking proper skincare, the dryness in the skin improves within one to two weeks. By using a good moisturizer after treating the skin with said remedies, the person will have soft and supple skin in a month.
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Q. How to apply face oil for normal skin with dry patches?
Face oil is very important in rejuvenating the skin. There is a proper method to apply face oil for treating dry patches.
- Apply only on moist skin
- Always apply water-based cream or serum
- Apply 4-5 drops of face oil after moisturizing the face
Q. How to prevent dry pimples on the face?
There are many ways to stop dry pimples such as
- Ensure proper hygiene and cleanliness of high standards
- Wash face often with lukewarm water
- Avoid harsh soaps containing high amount of sodium or potassium
- Pat the dry skin instead of rubbing it
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