Increased Hand-Washing without Increased Irritation or Dryness: Best Practices

Skin needs a balance to be healthy and fully functional. Three essential natural fats make our skin into a strong barrier known as Cholesterol, Ceramides, and Fatty Acids. These can decline with age and increased washing or sanitizer use leading to cracking, pain and increasing the risk of infection. But handwashing is CRITICAL to the effort to stop the spread of the virus- so continue, continue! Fortunately, there are simple precautions you can take to avoid excessive dryness to handwashing.

hand careTeam ADAMMarch 27, 2020Advanced Dermatology & Aesthetic Medicine, LLChandwashing, covid-19, dryness, dry hands, moisturizers, hand irritation, hand dryness, nighttime routine, cream, lotion