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Suggest Treatment For Dryness Of Skin Due To Winter

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Posted on Fri, 21 Nov 2014
Question: I am feeling dryness in my skin because of winter. I use dove moisturing soap daily but this is not sufficient. what else should I apply to my face and body
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Answered by Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju (28 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Moisturizing lotion

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX

Along with dove soap, I suggest you use dove or Neutrogena moisturizing lotion (For mild dryness) or petroleum jelly (for moderate to severe dryness) like Vaseline or oil moisturizers like almond oil. You should apply just after bath when the skin is still draping.

And I also suggest you apply sunscreen lotion with SPF 30, 20 minutes before you go outside and repeat after 2 hours.

Do not shower with hot water. Use XXXXXXX warm water. Do not scrub the skin.
You can apply coconut oil over body and do massage. Do it 30 minutes before taking shower.
Drink plenty of fluids and water to maintain hydration of skin.

If you have any queries I will be happy to help you.

Thank you.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Ashwin Bhandari
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Suggest Treatment For Dryness Of Skin Due To Winter

Brief Answer: Moisturizing lotion Detailed Answer: Hello XXXXXXX Along with dove soap, I suggest you use dove or Neutrogena moisturizing lotion (For mild dryness) or petroleum jelly (for moderate to severe dryness) like Vaseline or oil moisturizers like almond oil. You should apply just after bath when the skin is still draping. And I also suggest you apply sunscreen lotion with SPF 30, 20 minutes before you go outside and repeat after 2 hours. Do not shower with hot water. Use XXXXXXX warm water. Do not scrub the skin. You can apply coconut oil over body and do massage. Do it 30 minutes before taking shower. Drink plenty of fluids and water to maintain hydration of skin. If you have any queries I will be happy to help you. Thank you.