The most common treatment for dry skin is the use of moisturizers to reduce water loss and soothe the skin. Moisturizers come in several forms - ointments, creams, and lotions.

Ointments are mixtures of water in oil, usually either lanolin or petrolatum.

Creams are preparations of oil in water, which is the main ingredient.

• Creams must be applied more often than ointments to be most effective.

Lotions contain powder crystals dissolved in watert.

• Because of their high water content, they feel cool on the skin and don’t leave the skin feeling greasy.
• Although they are easy to apply and may be more pleasing than ointments and creams, lotions don’t have the same protective qualities.
• You may need to apply them frequently to relieve the signs and symptoms of dryness. Moisturizers should be used indefinitely to prevent recurrence of dry skin.

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