Dry skin occurs as a loss of water in the upper layer of skin. Dry skin may result from many different factors: .
Aging
- As people age, the skin produces fewer oils that are needed to moisturize the skin.
Medical Conditions
- Dry skin is a common effect of medical conditions such as asthma and thyroid disease
Genetics
- Dry skin is hereditary for some people.
Daily Skin Care Habits
- Daily skin care habits such as washing with harsh soaps, using sanitizing or harsh cleansing agents, excessive scrubbing, and taking hot baths can deplete the skin of its natural oil that is needed to moisturize the skin.
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