Treating dry skin is important because extensively dry skin can lead to dermatitis, a more severe inflammation of the skin. Try these tips for the bath or shower:

• Skip long, hot showers – Hot water strips oils from the skin faster than warm water. Long showers or baths actually result in dried  out skin. Try to limit yourself to a single 5- or 10-minute warm shower or bath a day. A lukewarm bath with oatmeal or baking soda can help relieve skin that is so dry it has become itchy.
• Use a gentle cleanser or shower gel with moisturizer – Go for unscented, soap-free, or mild soap cleansers instead of harsh cleansers.
• Moisturize while skin is moist – Pat your skin with a towel after you shower or wash your face or hands, leaving it damp. Apply a moisturizer within three to five minutes of washing to lock moisture in your skin.

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