MM Skincare
How to manage dry
summer skin
If you have dry skin or eczema, you might feel self-conscious about your skin. Here’s what you should know to keep your skin soft and supple
In the summer months you want to enjoy the nice weather. But for people with eczema or dry skin, the warmer summer climate can sometimes come with challenges. While some with eczema find their
condition improves with exposure to sunlight, according to the National Eczema Society, others experience a worsening of their condition. Some types of eczema can even be directly caused or made worse by sun exposure – the term for this rare type of eczema is photosensitive eczema. Certain medicines can also make your
skin more sensitive to sunlight. So if you develop eczema or your condition becomes much worse after going in the sun, ask your GP if any medicines you may be taking could be causing the problem. Your local pharmacist can also help you
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find out whether or not a medicine could be affecting your skin.
Eczema vs dry skin How can you tell if you have dry skin or eczema?
Dry skin This can feel tight and uncomfortable, especially after cleansing. Your skin may look dull and feel dry and flaky, and you may also have red patches. This happens because dry skin produces lower levels of oils – or sebum – than normal or oily skin, leading to dryness and other symptoms such as itchiness and roughness. However if you normally have dry skin in
the winter, there’s a good chance it will feel less dry during the summer.
Eczema Skin affected by eczema can become itchy, dry, hot, sore and red, with severe eczema also causing broken, raw and bleeding skin that can be prone to infection. Any part of your skin can be affected, but eczema is most common on the hands, the insides of the elbows or backs of the knees, and the face and scalp in children. There are several types of eczema, the
most common of which is atopic eczema. This is usually an inherited disorder triggered by substances in the environment that don’t affect people without eczema, such as chemicals in ordinary household products and cosmetics. Atopic eczema is also closely associated with asthma and hayfever. If you have dry, itchy, red skin all year round it could be a sign of eczema. With
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