Dry Skin in Humid Weather

[guy321]

Thanks in advance for everyone's help - I recently moved to the DC area, after having lived partly in the Northeast, and the midwest. But since moving here this summer, I've consistently had problems with dry skin on my face - particularly on my eyelids and near the temples on my forehead. I've tried using Vaseline to heal the stuff, but it's more of just a one time fix-up that doesn't seem to correct the problem.

I'm just wondering if there's anything that anyone knows I can use to put on the skin so it doesn't dry out and flake like it does. I'm also wondering if anyone has had an issue like this because of humid weather - I can't think of any other reason as to why this is happening, as I generally don't have issues with my facial skin.

[Vanessa Lacuesta]

Hi

Changing environments may entail that your skin also adjusts to the weather. If you have previous allergies, then these allergic reactions may resurface. Aside from external factors, stress and food intake may also be a factor for skin conditions associated with travel or changing environments. For dry skin, we have to consider irritant dermatitis or  just a simple diagnosis of xerosis. Xerosis is a general term for skin dryness which may be caused by external factors mentioned above and underlying disease conditions ( eg hormonal imbalance and autoimmune or vascular factors).

At this point, wash your face with a mild cleanser like Cetaphil. Pat dry and do not rub. Apply generously moisturizers eg Vitamin E cream especially at night. Drink plenty of water and exercise regularly. Your skin should adjust in time.