What is the usual cure for xerosis?

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There are many treatment exits. these are Treatment is intended to restore the natural oil to your skin. Many people have seen marked improvement with natural formulas such as Epitrex. Keep the skin lubricated. Do not use soap; you will get clean by soaking in the oil-water combination. Do not take more than one bath or shower a day. Use lukewarm water, not hot. Hot water dries out the skin. Alpha hydroxyacid lotions work very well for treating and preventing dry skin. Neostrata 15 AHA Body/Face Lotion is a very effective treatment when applied to moist skin after bathing. Soap irritates and dries the skin, soap should not be used on your xerotic skin. When bathing limit the use of soap to your face, armpits, genital area, and feet. Use Cetaphil soap, Oil of Olay, Dove or Basis. If you like to swim during the winter months, you should not use soap when getting out of the pool. When you have finished swimming, rinse off the chlorine with cool to warm water. After the shower apply a bath oil or a moisturizer to all of the skin as above. http://www.womens-health-beauty.com/skin-problems/xerosis.htm Other treatments listed here: http://www.natural-homeremedies.org/skindisorders/xerosis.htm Oct 13 09, 11:05 AM