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How Can Dry Skin Be Managed?

I am having the dry skin,I always had oily skin and was soft etc... this drying skin,especially arms,I have lost 80 lbs in last year and half and now my skin is sagging!!This all started in 2017 seem to happen so fast,I am taking Collagen I don t know if that is going to plump up my skin!!Will harmone therapy soften your skin,anyway to plump skin.This aging thing is not for the timid!!! Is there any help for this symptoms?
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Dry skin cannot be cured completely.

It is caused by genetic make up of an individual and complete cure cannot be attained.

You can apply emollients like moisturizers.

Low potency steroids may provide some improvements but have to be applied as per the instructions of a dermatologist.

Have healthy diet rich in fruits and vegetables as antioxidants may improve the general health of your skin and provide improvement.



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How Can Dry Skin Be Managed?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Dry skin cannot be cured completely. It is caused by genetic make up of an individual and complete cure cannot be attained. You can apply emollients like moisturizers. Low potency steroids may provide some improvements but have to be applied as per the instructions of a dermatologist. Have healthy diet rich in fruits and vegetables as antioxidants may improve the general health of your skin and provide improvement. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.