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Home / Health Conditions / Psoriasis / The Air Is Moist, But Your Skin is Drier Than Ever. Here’s How To Fix That

The Air Is Moist, But Your Skin is Drier Than Ever. Here’s How To Fix That

dry skin

The one thing about dry skin is that it stays consistent! No matter the season, if you suffer from dry skin it’s going to be dry all year round. As annoying and unfortunate as that is to deal with, unfortunately, many people suffer from dry skin and there are so many different types of conditions that can cause dry skin. You can get dry skin from taking prescribed medications because dry, flaky skin and rashes are side effects or symptoms. You can get dry skin from inheriting it or as you age since your skin’s natural oils begin to lessen. However dry skin begins to develop on you, the one thing that can be noted is that it’s hard to deal with and can have a huge impact on your daily life, especially when it comes in the form of medical conditions such as eczema and psoriasis. 

Itchy Skin And Rashes During Summertime And How It’s Possible

When it comes to having itchy skin or developing rashes anywhere on the body, it’s not uncommon to experience them during the summertime. In fact, many people experience more rashes and dry skin during the summer than they would during the drier months such as fall and winter. This is because heat can cause a rash as well.

There are a few different types of summer rashes you can develop, one is a heat rash. A heat rash is when your sweat ducts are being blocked and sweat is unable to come out of your skin, which leads to irritation and itchiness. Heat rashes are usually red or pink and can be found on parts of the body that are covered by pieces of clothing.

There are other ways rashes can form such as bug bites, athlete’s foot, swimmer’s foot or even having an area of your skin exposed to plants like poison ivy, but those are not the only reasons why rashes can form or worsen. Sometimes you may be dealing with a preexisting condition such as psoriasis, which can worsen during the hot summer months. 

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You Could Be Making Your Symptoms Worse dry skin

When dealing with preexisting medical conditions that cause rashes and discomfort, it’s important to know your triggers and what may cause a flare-up. This is because you could be making your symptoms worse without even knowing.

For instance, stress can cause your symptoms to worsen regardless of if you’re dealing with just the heat or an autoimmune disorder that causes rashes.

Wearing heavy and dark clothes can also worsen a rash or flare-up when dealing with the summer heat.

Another way you could be making your symptoms worse is by what you consume or what you’re not consuming. You have to keep yourself hydrated at all times but especially in the summer due to the heat. If you aren’t drinking lots of water or eating foods that will make you more dehydrated, that can cause your rashes and dry skin to worsen. Your body needs hydration. 

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