Now, due to temperature changes and constant use of antiseptics, a new problem arises - irritation and dryness of the skin of the hands.
In the program "Ranok z Ukraine", which is aired on weekdays at 6:30 on the channel "Ukraine", a dermatologist told how to properly care for your hands and how many times a day it is permissible to use antiseptics.
Antiseptics, sanitizers, disinfectants... There are many names, but the result is the same - dry skin of the hands and painful irritation. In most cases, even hand cream does not help. Dermatologist Elena Apostolyuk assures that all problems are due to the abuse of antiseptics:
It is best not to use the antiseptic more than 3 times a day. After all, the microflora of the skin of the hands is disturbed, which leads to dryness, irritation, redness, and can provoke a fungal infection of the hands.
However, experts assure that such consequences of aggressive hand treatment can be avoided. The first method is soap.
If it is possible to wash your hands with soap and water, then it is better to do it this way, and if you are on the street or somewhere in a store, then it is better to use antiseptic agents, - advises Olena Apostolyuk in the program "Ranok z Ukraine".
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The second way how not to harm the skin of your hands is to wear gloves. However, you should learn to use them correctly and even treat them with an antiseptic in public places. The third way is to monitor the composition of the disinfectant, which must contain moisturizing components: hyaluronic acid, glycerin, panthenol, vitamins A and E, lecithin.
And the dermatologist advises to save already damaged skin with medicated creams. They should contain a pantheon, glycerin and a little paraffin. And as an ambulance for hands, any oil is useful:
It can be linseed or olive oil - warm it up in a water bath, wet the bandages, wrap your hands with these oiled bandages, put on plastic gloves. Hold for half an hour, - the doctor-dermatologist gave advice on the air of the channel "Ukraine".
Another nutritious hand mask can be a regular potato decoction. For 20 minutes in such a starch bath, the skin of your hands will be grateful to you. And do not forget about the water balance - experts advise to consume 2 liters of water a day, take fish, vegetable oils and forget about hot water - only at room temperature.
Watch the program "Ranok with Ukraine" on weekdays at 6:30 on the channel "Ukraine".
