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

doing what you can to prevent it is important and it doesn’t even have to be difficult.

One way is to make sure your stress levels are as low as possible and if you notice that you are beginning to stress, do some mindful meditation exercises or practices to reduce your stress.

Wear sunscreen as much as possible and always reapply it. Make sure your water intake is as much as you possibly can and keep your skin moisturized as well.

Another helpful tip is try to limit your alcohol intake as much as you can. Not only can it mess with your medication but it can also make you feel worse if you are consuming it in large amounts.

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In the Middle Of A Flare-Up? Here’s A Few Helpful Tips dry skin

When in the midst of a flare-up, the first thing you want to do is try to calm yourself down. This may be difficult but remember, stress worsens symptoms.

Once you’ve calmed down to your best ability, if you’re experiencing pain and you got the okay from your doctor, take some pain medication that was discussed by you and your doctor.

Taking a few minutes to stop and rest can be helpful as well. If you’re experiencing skin rash flare-ups, put a cool wet rag on the areas that are bothering you and then apply ointment to help with itching.

You can experience rashes and flare-ups even during the more moist months of the year, but you don’t have to let it stop you from enjoying the spring and summer fun. Just be mindful then go ahead and live it up. 

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