The doctor told about the diseases associated with dry skin

Dry skin can be caused by improper care, climatic conditions, vitamin deficiency, dehydration, malnutrition, and certain diseases. Irina Volgina, Associate professor of the Department of Therapy at the Medical Faculty of the State University of Education, told about this on Thursday, February 12.

"The internal causes are, firstly, malnutrition with a deficiency of vitamins and minerals, as well as an excess of refined carbohydrates and trans fats. It is also an insufficient consumption of clean water. Drinking coffee without drinking water can also lead to dehydration. Secondly, smoking," the specialist said in an interview with Lenta.Ru .

According to her, the third important factor is diseases such as atopic dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis, ichthyosis, diabetes mellitus, as well as many diseases of the thyroid gland and gastrointestinal tract. Dryness can also occur with improper use of diuretics, retinoids and some other drugs, the expert concluded.

Old age: how to keep your skin young

Experts told whether it is possible to resist premature aging and how to prevent oxidative stress.

On February 10, dermatologist Mariyat Mukhina warned about the risks of using cheap Chinese-made LED masks, as such fakes can lead to serious skin problems, writes Life.Ru .

The doctor clarified that the analogue of the original device either would not work properly or could cause stress to the skin due to overheating. She warned that the use of non-certified devices is associated with the risk of local burns, contact dermatitis, overheating of the skin and potential carcinogenesis. 360.ru .

Earlier, Dr. Farah Mustafa, an assistant professor at the Technical University and a dermatologist at the Technical Medical Center, a member of the American Academy of Dermatology, said that collagen supplements are not a proven solution for skin aging.

In turn, oncologist surgeon Anton Gurin believes that tanning beds are dangerous to humans and cause cancer, so they should be banned, NSN reports.

Irina Maltseva, coach of the Lapino Fitness Country Club, spoke to Izvestia on January 26 about ways to protect the skin from dehydration in winter. According to her, before going out into the cold, you can not use water-based creams. Instead, the specialist recommended applying a nourishing protective cream with a greasier texture 30-60 minutes before going outside.

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