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12 Things That Happen When You Ignore Dry Skin

By Debdatta Mazumder

One of the most important skin problems that you generally face is the problem of dry skin. Basically, you can have four types of skin-oily, dry, sensitive and combination skin. If you have dry skin then you have to take special care of it. Generally, the oily skin looks very irritating but it gets less wrinkles. But if you have dry skin you are not benefited by this. Effects of dry skin can be dangerous if you continue to ignore it. There are lots of things that happen when you ignore dry skin.

The first thing is how you will know that you have dry skin? Press a tissue paper on your face and wait few seconds. If you don’t find any oily substance on the paper, you definitely have dry skin.

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When winter comes, the problems of dry skin increase more. It is true that you have a busy schedule but you have to remember that if you avoid the problems at beginning, then the effects of dry skin can hamper your regular lifestyle. Skin is the outer shell to protect your body. If you don’t take care of it, it will result in hampering your limbs and organs.

Have you ever paid any attention on things that happen when you ignore dry skin? Here are some skin complications to aware you how effects of dry skin disturbs your health-

1. Eczema

1. Eczema

This comes first on the list of things that happen when you ignore dry skin. Your skin gets drier in the winter and is exposed more to certain skin diseases like eczema. Moreover, eczema can be contagious.

2. Flaky Skin

2. Flaky Skin

This is one of the most irritating effects of dry skin. Throughout the year your skin becomes dry and in winter the outer layer breaks and creates flakes. Thus, the inner layers become open to the dirt and pollution and causes skin problems.

3. Cracked Heels

3. Cracked Heels

How disgusting it feels when you wear fashionable footwear and your heels are cracked? Some may face this problem in winter, but if you have dry skin, you can face the problem throughout the year.

4. Chapped Lips

4. Chapped Lips

Putting on an expensive lipstick is not enough. The paleness and cracked lips look horrible. If you continue ignoring, your lips they can even bleed. So take some extra care like regular exfoliation can help you.

5. Infection

5. Infection

How? The cracked skin is exposed to the attacks of bacteria and thus itchiness and redness can be your regular companion. Continue avoiding problems can spread the infection throughout your body.

6. Creates Patches

6. Creates Patches

If you have dry skin the deposit of dead cells is more than other types of skin. It is very necessary to remove the dead cells; otherwise your skin will lose all natural brightness and look pale and patched.

7. Itchiness

7. Itchiness

You must have seen people who continuously itch their hands or other body parts even in public place. That is one of the annoying effects of dry skin. More itchiness leaves your skin with red marks and scratches which look awful.

8. Breathing Trouble

8. Breathing Trouble

You will be surprised to know that dry skin causes trouble in breathing. When your skin becomes drier, it breaks into flakes and floats in the air. With dust it enters in your body and hampers your rhythmic breathe. To the worst, it can enhance the asthma.

9. Rashes

9. Rashes

As your dry skin is open to the attack of bacteria, itchiness and redness are not only the problem you face. Skin rashes are also a mess that your skin goes through. Ignoring at the beginning may lead to severe skin problems.

10. Spots

10. Spots

When you wash your face or scrub your skin, the dead cells are removed and your skin gets dry. Now, if you already have dry skin, you'll notice white spots on your face and hands after washing. If you don't apply moisturiser, your skin will crack on the spots.

11. Roughness

11. Roughness

It is one of the common effects of dry skin. Usually, there are cells which create sebum to make the skin moisturised. Dry skin means less secretion of sebum and it leads rough skin.

12. Untimely Ageing

12. Untimely Ageing

All the problems you can treat, but treating this is really very difficult. Rough and dry skin gets more wrinkles than oily and other types of skin and leads to untimely ageing.

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