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Got Itchy, Dry Skin?
The outermost layer of skin (the stratum corneum) is composed of cells lined with lipids, which form a protective barrier, keeping skin soft. But external factors (harsh cleansers, indoor heating, and dry, cold weather) can strip them away, allowing moisture to escape and letting in allergens (potentially irritating substances like fragrance, dust, and pet dander, to name a few). Typically, your skin just gets dry, but if you're allergy-prone, the effect is worse--flaky, irritated skin, or eczema.
What To Look For
You may have eczema if you have:
>A family history of the skin condition, asthma, or hay fever The same allergens trigger all three, so if one of your parents has asthma, you could end up with eczema instead.
>Dry, itchy, scaly patches and tiny blisters Common places include the face, scalp, hands, inside of elbows, behind the knees, and on the soles of the feet.
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