La prevalencia de xerosis aumenta con la edad, pero también puede ser una manifestación de distintas enfermedades en la infancia y la juventud. Está condicionada por factores genéticos y también ambientales, como la xerosis invernal (relacionada con ambientes fríos y secos).

 

La xerosis viene acompañada frecuentemente de picor o prurito.

To maintain a healthy water balance on skin, it is necessary to apply moisturising and emollient creams that restore skin’s hydrolipidic barrier.

 

It is essential to apply these emollients regularly on a daily basis and, if possible, twice a day is better than once.

 

Similarly, it is important to break the itch-scratch cycle in people with pruritus, so as to avoid continuously damaging the skin by scratching.

• Your care routine for skin with xerosis is based on the daily use of moisturising emollients.
• Avoid very frequent showering. Use lukewarm (not very hot) water in the shower and opt for non-irritant soaps.
• Drinking water, having a varied diet and doing physical exercise help keep the skin more hydrated.
• It is also important to avoid skin-ageing factors such as sun exposure, smoking and alcohol.
• Do not hesitate to see your doctor for appropriate diagnosis and treatment.