Everyone has problem skin from time to time, whether it's a pimple or blackheads, a rash, hives, athletes foot, dry cracked skin, blisters...whatever the problem, your skin becomes more sensitive and more reactive to irritants, cold and heat.
If the skin is broken and won't heal, if there is an infection or intense swelling, if the rash is spreading or if the pain or discomfort is intolerable-you should see your family doctor or dermatologist.
If the problem or condition has just started-try to figure out why before the condition gets worse. A few of the usual suspects include:
- contact with something your skin is sensitive to such as a plant like poison ivy, a material like wool, or a metal like nickel
- a change in cleansers, moisturizers, sun screen or makeup can also cause skin reactions. Soaps and shower gels can dry skin making it itchy
- hair care products seal hair shafts to make them smooth and shiny. But when they spread or are sprayed onto skin, they can block pores and cause breakouts
- diet can also play a part in breakouts. Since skin is an organ of elimination, an overload of toxins can surface on your skin along with sweat and oils causing it to react.
- contact with jewelry and even diet should be examined and considered as a possible cause.
Skin diseases like acne, rosacea, psoriasis and eczema can be aggravated by dryness so keep skin hydrated. Use cool water for daily cleansing and hydrting. Try using products (like the dermHA line) that are free of major irritants like fragrance, alcohol, lanolin, dye and propylene glycol to help keep skin clean and hydrated.
Trouble shooting skin problems can help prevent current conditions from getting worse and prevent reoccurrence in the future. Eat a healthy well balanced diet (try to eliminate or avoid sugar), drink plenty of water (eliminate sodas and sugary fruit juices) and exercise daily to keep yoru body strong and healthy and your skin looking its best.
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