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Please give some tips to maintain dry skin.

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Hi doctor,

The skin on my legs feels dry after washing. I need to apply lotion immediately after I wash. However, after about an hour the skin feels tight and dry again. Is this dry or dehydrated skin? I am using Aveeno, could this be causing it? In the forearm, back of the neck, and underarms I have the same problem. They hurt at times. I am afraid that my skin or skin barrier is damaged. Please help.
Answered by Dr. Sudhir Kumar. N

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Dr. Sudhir Kumar N is a Dermatologist, Hair Transplant Surgeon, and Cosmetologist. His expertise encompasses the diagnosis and treatment of a wide spectrum of skin, hair, and nail disorders. As a Cosmetologist, he offers advanced aesthetic solutions such as skin rejuvenation, anti-aging therapies, and minimally invasive cosmetic procedures. With specialized skill in hair transplantation, he helps patients restore natural hair growth, blending medical precision with artistic finesse to enhance appearance, confidence, and overall quality of life.

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Hello,

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I have read about your query.

Dryness of the skin depends on the type of the skin individually. Since you are on moisturizer Aveeno, you can continue it with the following tips. Apply a moisturizer within three minutes of your bath because some amount of hydration should be present on the skin for the moisturizer to act fully. If you want to apply over noon and evenings, take some amount of lotion and add a few drops of water, mix and apply it. Please check whether the moisturizer has humectants or not. If humectants are present, change the moisturizer with only an emollient content. Because, humectants will act only in humid climates and not in dry climates as it will draw water from the body itself in dry climates and make the skin more dry.

I hope this information will help you.

Thanks.

Medically reviewed by Dr. Sneha Kannan
Published At February 3, 2016
Reviewed At June 17, 2025

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MD

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Dr. Sudhir Kumar N is a Dermatologist, Hair Transplant Surgeon, and Cosmetologist. His expertise encompasses the diagnosis and treatment of a wide spectrum of skin, hair, and nail disorders. As a Cosmetologist, he offers advanced aesthetic solutions such as skin rejuvenation, anti-aging therapies, and minimally invasive cosmetic procedures. With specialized skill in hair transplantation, he helps patients restore natural hair growth, blending medical precision with artistic finesse to enhance appearance, confidence, and overall quality of life.

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Dr. Sudhir Kumar. N

Dermatology

Education:

MD

Professional Bio:

Dr. Sudhir Kumar N is a Dermatologist, Hair Transplant Surgeon, and Cosmetologist. His expertise encompasses the diagnosis and treatment of a wide spectrum of skin, hair, and nail disorders. As a Cosmetologist, he offers advanced aesthetic solutions such as skin rejuvenation, anti-aging therapies, and minimally invasive cosmetic procedures. With specialized skill in hair transplantation, he helps patients restore natural hair growth, blending medical precision with artistic finesse to enhance appearance, confidence, and overall quality of life.

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