Dehydration means your skin is lacking moisture but not oil. Surface dehydration is a crippling enemy of the skin affecting up to 98% of the populations in varying degrees, and is associated with problems as diverse as scaly, taut skin, superficial lines & premature aging. In dehydrated skin, the skin becomes tight and irritated.
HOME TREATMENT
* At least once a week treat yourself to a re-hydrating home made clay facemask for dry skin.
* For dehydrated, parched lips you can use glycerin and milk cream.
* Smoking will devitalize and dehydrate your skin. Even if you don't smoke, environments such as nightclubs and bars, can affect your skin. Always ask to be seated in the non-smoking section in restaurants, and don't allow smoking inside your house.
* Mix 2 drops of lavender oil with baking soda & water until it becomes a paste. Put on face & leave on for 5 minutes. Rinse. Moisturize. This light, exfoliating mask makes skin more receptive to moisture.
* Wash only with tepid water (hot water causes moisture evaporation).
* Drink at least 8 - 10 glass of water daily.
* Boil ½ Cabbage in 3 cups of water for about 10 minutes (boiling). Strain and cool the water. Wash face with the cool cabbage water. It’s great for nourishing the Skin. The nutrients from the cabbage nourish.
DERMATITIS HERPETIFORMIS
Dermatitis herpetiformis is a very itchy type of dermatitis associated with intestinal and immune consumption of dairy products or gluten. Dermatitis herpetiformis usually shows up in young adults, and is more common in men.
Dermatitis herpetiform looks like small clusters of red, itchy bumps. There are tiny water blisters, but these are quickly scratched off. Before they form, the area usually has a burning feeling. They scab and heal over one or two weeks, but new spots continue to appear. Dermatitis herpetiformis is a lifelong condition, but remission may occur in 10 to 20 percent.
CAUSES
Dermatitis herpetiformis usually begins in the twenties, though children may sometimes be affected. It is seen in both men and women. Though the cause of the rash is unknown, dermatitis herpetiformis is frequently associated with gluten (a protein found in cereals) sensitivity in the small bowel.
SYMPTOMS
The common symptoms of dermatitis herpetiformis are: -
- Intense burning.
- Stinging and itching around the elbows, knees, scalp, buttocks and back.
- Symptoms of dermatitis herpetiformis tend to wax and wane.
TREATMENT
- Dapsone, an antibiotic, may help the majority of patients, but has side effects.
- Oregon grape root detoxifies the body and reduces inflammation.
- To relieve itching and promote healing, mix goldenseal root powder with vitamin E oil, and then add a little honey until it has a consistency of paste. Apply this mixture to the affected area. This will helps to reduce itching and heal dermatitis herpetiformis.
- Ultra potent topical steroids may helpful.
- Massage tea oil antiseptic cream into the skin after contact with water or irritants.
PREVENTION TIPS
- Avoid eggs, peanuts, wheat and dairy products.
- Use a perfume-free moisturizing lotion daily.
- Try keeping your house humidified and take fewer shower and baths. Shower and baths deplete the skin of it's natural oil.
