Dry Skin and Itching

Prevention

The following information may help you to prevent dry skin and itching:

• Avoid showers. They strip the natural oil that helps the skin hold in moisture. Baths are much kinder to the skin than showers are.
• Use bath oils in the tub. (Be careful, because bath oil will make the tub slippery.)
• Use mild soaps, such as Dove or Cetaphil.
• Use a moisturizing lotion immediately after your bath, even before toweling dry completely.

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Author:	Debby Golonka, MPH	Last Updated: March 15, 2007
Medical Review:	Patrice Burgess, MD - Family Medicine
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