DRY HANDS CARE TIPS
- December 22, 2021
- Posted by Dr. Vaidya Karanvir Singh
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OVERVIEW:-
- Dry hands are very common in winters.In most cases, dry hands are caused by environmental conditions Weather, can cause dry hands.
- Frequntally handwashing, exposure to chemicals, and certain medical conditions can cause dry skin of hands.
- The condition in which skin become dry and cracked called xerosis.
- There are several ways to keep skin hydrated, and prevent dryness.
SYMPTOMS :-
A various types of symptoms seen in dry skin condition , it may be:-
- Skin that feels and looks rough
- Itching (pruritus)
- Slight to severe flaking, scaling or peeling
- Fine lines or cracks
- Gray, ashy skin
- Redness
- Deep cracks that may bleed
CAUSES:-
- Weather. :-Skin become more dry in winter, when temperatures and humidity levels changed. So wheather is major cause for dry skin.
- Hot baths and showers:-. Taking hot showers or baths for a very long times can cause dry skin. So frequent swimming, particularly in heavily chlorinated water pools.
- Harsh soaps and detergents.:- Many soaps, detergents and shampoos absorb the moisture from skin and remove oil.
COMPLICATIONS:-
Dry skin is usually harmless. But when it is not treated , it become more complicated:-
- Atopic dermatitis (eczema) :- Excessive dryness can lead to activation of the disease, causing redness, cracking and inflammation.
- Infections:- Several types of dry skin can cause deep cracks or fissures, which can open and bleed, providing shelter for bacteria.
PREVENTION:-
Moisturize:-Moisturizer closes skin to keep water from escaping.
Reduce water exposure:- Keep bath and shower time to 10 minutes or less. Don,t take bath for very long time.
Quit the harsh soap:- Use cleansing cream gentle skin cleansers and shower gels with moisturizers it give soothing effect to skin.
Wear rubber gloves.:- If you have to dip your hands in water or are using harsh cleansers, wearing gloves it can help protect the skin.
HOME REMEDIES FOR DRY HANDS:-
Several types of home remedies for dry hands. These are following:-
1.)Massage your skin with aloe vera. . It’s used to give relief from redness and skin irritation also in skin dryness. It is very effective remedy for dry hands.It give good results for dry skin.
2.)Wear sunscreen regularly. Use non chemical sunscreen that provide full spectrum sun protection.and boost of hydration to keep skin healthy.
3.) Neem leaves help in treating dry skin, and they have antibacterial properties. Make a fine paste of the leaves and apply it dried skin.
4.)A decoction prepared by cumin seeds, coriander seeds, and fennel seeds, and dip dry hand in this liquid for 15-20 min. When absorbed by the skin, this liquid will give moisture and helps in exfoliating dead skin cells and provide moisture to skin.
5.)Barley flour mixed with turmeric powder and mustard oil it is a unique solution for dry skin treatment and utilizes it as a scrub.
6.)Take a butter in bowel and it apply on affected skin in night time before sleeping .In morning wash hand with luke warm water. It give very effective results.
7.)Chamomile is a characteristic cream that helps in treating various skin ailments. It has anti-inflammatory properties, which help in treating skin allergies and dryness.
8.)Nutrition:- A balanced diet that includes enough vegetables, fruits, whole grains, nuts and carbohydrates. It is good to eat vegetables and fruits that have a high water content such as:-
– Cucumbers
– Salad
– Watermelon
– Radishes
– Pappaya
9.)Drink enough water:- Drink a lot of water and make skin healthy and moisturized. It is a best remedy for dry skin.
AYURVEDIC VIEW FOR DRY SKIN:-
According to Ayurveda, the accumulation of Vata in the body can lead to dry skin. Excess Vata dries out the skin, makes our hair thinner and drier, and makes fingernails brittle.When vata dosha increase in the body it reduces kapha keeps skin soft and smooth but vata makes the skin and dry.Self- abhyanga is one of rhe most effective in curing dry skin.
AYURVEDIC HERBS USED IN DRY HAND CARE:-
- MANJISHTHA
- CHANDAN
- HALDI
- ELAYACHI
- KESAR
- ALOEVERA
- KESAR
CAC SPECIAL MEDICATION FOR DRY HAND:-
- ALOE-VERA GEL
- TWAK TAIL
- ORANGE CREAM
- SKIN CARE PLUS TABLETS
- STRAWBERRY CREAM
Dr. Vaidya Karanvir Singh is the younger Vaidya in Chandigarh Ayurved & Panchakarma Centre. He is the fourth generation in his family who is practicing as a general consultant in Ayurved & Panchakarma treatment at Chandigarh. In his practice, he had treated more than 1 Lakh Plus patients worldwide.