What is the cause of dry elbows?

Usually women pay a lot of attention to cosmetic face care, hands, are engaged in fitness for correction of problem areas of legs, hips and abdomen, but such an open part of the body as elbows usually remains without proper care. If there was dry skin on the elbows, the reasons for this are different.

Because of what the skin crackles

The cause of dry elbows number one is avitaminosis; In addition to the characteristic symptoms (visual impairment, bleeding, etc.), the deficiency in the body of vitamins A, E, D is manifested by lesions of the skin. Moreover, the dryness of the elbows is the main sign of the light and erased forms of the above beriberi. In the autumn period, the elbows skin against the background of the seasonal lack of vitamins additionally suffers from temperature changes.

There is also a mechanical reason for dry elbows - a kind of defeat, "rubbing" the skin from prolonged work at the table. This is a "disease" of office workers working for computers and paperwork. Oddly enough, frequent bathing with additives, foams, and even in chlorinated water, also contributes to dry skin. Common hormonal changes in the body, both caused by diseases of the adrenal glands, pancreas, and caused by stresses, also lead to violations of trophic processes in the skin, and consequently - affect its structure and appearance.

Discussing the dryness of the skin of the elbows, do not forget about the possible fungal defeat of this zone. If the foci of dryness and peeling are reddish spots, then one should think about contacting a dermatologist. It is not superfluous to recall and allergic dermatitis, the manifestations of which are very diverse.

How to get rid of dry elbows

If you have dry elbows, the reasons for this can be eliminated in the following ways:

• Fully nutrition, and in the autumn-winter period, "reinforce" themselves with vitamins in the form of pharmaceuticals;
• Carry out the procedures of peeling and nourishing skin care for the elbows.

If the cause of dry elbows in insufficient care, then it will help you a competent peeling. First of all, it should be performed no more than twice in seven days using gommage (sparing scrub) and scrubs (pumice and hard brushes are not allowed, they will provide only additional skin hardening). After peeling, the skin of the elbows is covered with sour cream or kefir mask, it can also be treated with citrus juice (lemon, grapefruit) or even with sauerkraut juice. This also allows you to get rid of the redness caused by peeling.

The next step is moisturizing. Here any cosmetic creams will help you, the main thing is that they consist of almond, nut or castor oils. Very useful will be the means enriched with vitamins or created on the basis of marigold, mint and tent. Peeling and moisturizing can be combined with a bath for which a slightly heated vegetable oil is used. Duration and frequency of the procedure: up to 15 minutes 1 time per week. I must say that the oil can be anything, most importantly - that you do not have allergies to it.

If you really care about your health, then you will not be prevented by periodic preventive examination by a doctor, for, as mentioned above, the cause of dry elbows may be hidden in some general disease, and the skin is a kind of body mirror that allows you to judge internal disorders and problems.