How to take care of your hands - grace, youth, beauty

Dry hand skin is a common problem characterized by a decrease in moisture in the outer layer of the skin - the epidermis. According to statistics, every fifth person worldwide suffers from dry skin1.

Very dry skin of the fingers and hands is an alarming sign of a violation of the barrier properties of the epidermis, which can be temporary or long-term. People with this condition have a feeling of tightness, the skin is easily irritated, becomes sensitive to external influences, becomes flabby, and less elastic. If you do not take any action, a whole range of unpleasant symptoms will appear in the future, such as:

• change in surface relief;
• the appearance of small wrinkles and microcracks;
• peeling;
• signs of an inflammatory process.

Hydrolipid film is a natural barrier consisting of exfoliated horny scales, sebum, sweat, microflora and organic acids. In case of severe imbalance of the components of the water-fat film, a pathological condition of the skin develops - xerosis. The skin of the hands begins to peel off, and many small grayish-white scales appear on it. It becomes dull and rough. Sometimes there are areas of redness, superficial or deep cracks. These changes are accompanied by a feeling of tightness, itching, tingling, pain (especially when in contact with external factors2.

When the permeability of the skin barrier is impaired, the surface of the hands becomes vulnerable to infectious (bacterial, viral, fungal) and chemical agents. When the skin is frequently damaged, the cells of its upper layer (epidermis) produce cytokines - substances that initiate and maintain inflammation. Therefore, the characteristics of dry skin are sensitivity to irritation, susceptibility to allergies and infections3.

Causes of rapid aging of hand skin

One of the main reasons for early changes and premature aging of the skin of the hands is exposure to ultraviolet radiation, that is, sunlight (this is the so-called photoaging). It leads to the formation of wrinkles of varying depths. As a result:

• the dermis becomes very thin;
• skin volume is lost;
• Pigmentation appears on the hands.

The skin daily experiences the effects of negative factors from the outside: a person regularly wets his hands, immerses them in water, washes dishes without gloves, exposing his hands to the chemicals that make up the detergent compositions.

In winter and autumn, with a decrease in air temperature, so-called “pimples” and small cracks form on the skin, and in the summer, when it is hot, the dermis dries out, and pigment spots form on the surface.

The condition of the skin is influenced by:

• hormonal imbalance;
• problems of metabolic processes - disruptions in the functioning of the endocrine system, digestive disorders, intoxication of the body;
• untimely or improper care of the skin of the hands.

Cigarettes, regular lack of sleep, stressful situations, consumption of junk food, excessive alcohol consumption - all this provokes problems, entails hormonal imbalance, which, like a chain, leads to early age-related changes in the skin on the hands.

If a woman is young and takes good care of herself, but her hands are flabby and wrinkled, she should consult a specialist, since only a doctor can accurately diagnose the cause of aging, choose the right method of rejuvenation, and solve the problem as efficiently as possible.

Daily regimen for vitamin deficiency

Compliance with the daily regimen for a disease such as vitamin deficiency, in any form, is of great importance. Getting enough sleep, walking in the fresh air, playing sports, sunbathing - all these factors will help prevent the disease or cope with it if it already exists.

Giving up bad habits will also help overcome vitamin deficiency, improve overall health, increase immunity and resistance to seasonal respiratory diseases.

Basic recommendations

The skin on the hands is softer than on the face. It contains five times less lipids, and the palms have absolutely no sebaceous glands. This means that hands often suffer from moisture deficiency and require care treatments on a daily basis.

The minimum program includes:

1. Hydration. You should always keep the cream at hand: on a shelf in your room, in the living room, in your car and in your bag with you, at work. It should be used every time your hands are washed, and when applying, perform gymnastic exercises - slightly pull each finger in turn. Cosmetologists advise using a product with glycerin elements, aloe juice, herbal extracts (at least twice a day). It is not necessary to buy a specialized cream; a traditional one will do. The main thing is that it is not overly greasy. The cream should be well absorbed.
2. Peeling. Twice a week it is recommended to exfoliate the skin using scrubbing and a special exfoliant. After the procedure, be sure to apply the cream, and massage the aroma oil into the cuticle area. It is recommended to take care of the cuticle every day, this will make the nail bed softer.
3. Nutrition. If the skin is excessively dry and sensitive, reacts painfully to wind and low temperatures with peeling, and after washing the skin feels tight, then at night you need to use a rich cream or a special balm. Masks have a beneficial effect on the dermis - they should be applied twice a week, in a thick layer, for 10 - 15 minutes, then washed off under the tap.
4. Protection. To prevent the early formation of age spots, it is necessary to protect your brushes from ultraviolet radiation using special products with SPF. In the period April-October - in the southern regions, in May-September - in the middle zone of the country.

This is a minimum program for caring for the skin of your hands; you must follow it, then your skin will be soft, healthy, and young.

Traditional methods of obtaining vitamins

Traditional medicine offers us many effective remedies to combat vitamin deficiency in the skin of the hands. They can be divided into two groups - local and taken orally.

Fruit masks

Applications made from fruit mass are very useful for vitamin deficiency in the hands. To prepare a vitamin fruit porridge, take a mixture of chopped apple, banana and peach (you can replace it with kiwi or pear), add 1 teaspoon of unrefined olive or flaxseed oil, mix, apply to inflamed areas. After 25 minutes, rinse the mixture with warm water.

Mask with yolk

The following mask is perfect for renewing skin cells: mix one yolk of a chicken egg (preferably homemade or farm), 1 tbsp. a spoonful of wheat germ oil and 1 tbsp. a spoonful of honey. Apply the mixture to the skin of your hands, gently massaging them until completely absorbed. After 15 minutes, wash off excess mask with warm water without soap.

Herbal infusions

In case of severe irritation, peeling and cracking of the skin of the hands, you can use baths of herbal infusions. Take 1 teaspoon each of dried chamomile, string, linden and sage flowers, pour boiling water and let it brew for 20 minutes. Place your hands in the warm infusion and hold until it cools. It is better to use thick ceramic dishes for such baths, so the herbal infusion will remain warm longer, this will enhance the effect of the procedure.

Potato decoction

Potato decoction baths are also useful. After preparing potatoes for dinner, do not pour the broth into the sink, but, after cooling it a little, make a bath for your hands - they will thank you!

Just remember that you should not wash your hands immediately after such a procedure, just gently pat them dry with a soft towel.

Folk recipes for decoctions and drinks for the treatment of vitamin deficiency in the hands

Homemade vitamin cocktails will provide you with effective help in the fight against such an unpleasant ailment as vitamin deficiency of the skin of the hands. Honey is a mandatory component of these medicinal drinks.

Here are some examples of recipes:

• Dilute 200 g of honey in 500 ml of warm boiled water. Add pureed currants to the resulting liquid and stir the mixture until smooth. Take half a glass of the prepared drink several times a day.
• Dissolve 50 g of honey in one glass of warm water. Add freshly squeezed juice of one lemon and juice of 1 kg of carrots. Drink this tasty drink several times a day, and you will quickly cope with vitamin deficiency in your hands.

Herbal decoctions are also an effective remedy for vitamin deficiency in the hands. They contain raspberry leaves, lingonberries, black currants and dried rose hips.

To prepare a healing infusion, take 1 teaspoon of each component, pour into a thermos and pour 2 cups of boiling water. Let the drink steep overnight (at least 8 hours), then you can drink it throughout the day instead of tea.

Daily care

Home care should be systematic. The rules are as follows:

• after the hands have been wet, dry them well and use cream to moisturize;
• Wash your palms only with warm water, not ice or boiling water, especially if the skin is constantly peeling, drying, cracking;
• Brushes should be washed with cleansing agents with a pH no higher than 5;
• after working in the country, you should not wipe off dirt with a hard cloth, wash it carefully several times, and even better, work with gloves;
• When cleaning the house, you should wear rubber gloves - they will protect the dermis from the action of chemicals.

You need to apply the cream every day, morning and evening.

Taking a multivitamin complex

Taking multivitamin complexes can provide quick help in the fight against vitamin deficiency. Today the market offers a huge number of high quality and effective products. These complexes are pure synthetic chemical compounds containing the necessary balanced set of vitamins and microelements. A specialist should recommend such drugs to each individual individually.

How to care depending on age

The dermis of the hands ages very early. To prevent this from happening too quickly, skin care should be age-appropriate.

The recommendations are as follows:

1. 20+. Caring at home at such a young age is not difficult. The base is a hand cream with glycerin substances and fatty acids. It is better to wash with products with a neutral pH, and when cleaning and other work it is important to use special gloves.
2. 30+. This requires more effort and responsibility. The dermis begins to lose its tone, becomes less elastic, and reacts more strongly to negative external actions. And to restore it, more manipulations are required than before. It is better to buy creams with antioxidant elements, substances that regenerate cells and normalize blood circulation. Twice a week it is important to perform gentle scrubbing or use products with AHA. Such procedures should be used in parallel with massage.
3. 40+. At this age, the dermis is already more vulnerable to external factors: severe cold in winter and scorching sun in summer provoke moisture deficiency and peeling. UV leads to the appearance of age spots, and getting rid of them is very difficult. At this age, it is recommended to include a healthy diet. We must not forget about peeling, masks, paraffin therapy and wraps.
4. 50+. When menopause has passed, the dermis becomes thinner and its protective functions become noticeably weaker. It is important to take care at home at this age systematically, every day and persistently, using cosmetic products. Anti-aging products with a high level of nutrients and moisture-retaining substances, natural oils are used. And in the summer - with a protective factor against ultraviolet rays.

For complete and high-quality care for the dermis, you can consult a doctor. In the modern world, professional techniques are used for care:

• peeling with acids: they whiten and fight fine wrinkles;
• paraffin therapy: it makes the epidermis softer;
• mesotherapy: injections of special cocktails with vitamins, peptide substances, amino acids, hyaluronic acid smooth and add shine;
• biorevitalization: hyaluronic acid is injected into the dermis through injections, this provides long-lasting hydration, increases turgor and tones, eliminates wrinkles.

Many methods are used today; the doctor selects treatment individually.

Therapeutic measures

To begin with, it is enough to determine which vitamins are missing. This is especially necessary for children.

Vitamin complexes

With such pathologies, the body usually experiences a deficiency of retinol (vitamin A) and tocopherol (vitamin E). Specially developed vitamin complexes will help fill the deficiency.

• Alphabet is a vitamin complex intended for use in cases of weakened immunity and during the recovery period after a serious illness. Helps compensate for the lack of vitamins A and E, which are important for the skin. There is an option for both adults and children of preschool and school age. The product is available in tablet form.
• Vitrum - intended for men and women. Available in tablet form. Contains the required daily intake of retinol and tocopherol. Not prescribed for children under 12 years of age .
• Complivit is a unique complex that has several varieties for men, women and children. For adults, the product is available in tablet form. For children, it is available in the form of chewing candies and gelatin bears. There are also special varieties for mature women, designed to normalize hormonal balance, the disruption of which often causes peeling of the epidermis on the fingers.

Any vitamin complex is prescribed exclusively by a specialist; This is especially true for children. Violation of this recommendation leads to the development of allergic reactions and other disorders associated with improper selection and use of the product.

Special creams

Various creams are suitable for affecting the skin externally. It is better to choose those that nourish and moisturize the epidermis, and also contain oils and vitamins.

The following are considered the most popular and effective:

• Nivea cream allows you to retain fluid in the skin throughout the day and prevents dehydration. Thanks to this effect, the epidermis is constantly moisturized; Gradually, peeling and dryness disappear. The manufacturer presents a variety of product for men and women with different amounts of nutritional components. Also
• Lemon-glycerin cream "Nevskaya Cosmetics" not only nourishes and moisturizes the epidermis, but also strengthens its protective mechanism, allows you to constantly keep the skin moisturized and relieves irritation. The product can be used by both men and women. Low cost coupled with effectiveness make the product quite popular.
• Nourishing cream "Clean Line" is also suitable for women and men. It nourishes the skin, prevents dryness and flaking, and is approved for daily use.

For children, it is best to choose special hypoallergenic creams with extracts of chamomile, celandine or calendula, rosehip oils and other valuable components. The most preferable option would be Umka or moisturizing cream from the Children's Pharmacy brand.

Before applying any cream to an adult or child, it is recommended to test for an allergic reaction by applying a small amount of the product to the skin of the inside of the forearm. If there is no negative reaction within 24 hours, you can use the product.

Hand massage

The most affordable thing that can be done for care is a hand massage. It will provide the following effects:

• eliminates swelling;
• improves blood circulation;
• softens the skin.

Such procedures are especially indicated when there is a feeling of cold in the hands and in the warm season. After applying the cream, you should move very gently, without pressing, in a circle from the ends of your fingers to your wrist. Massage until the cream stops slipping under your fingers.

Hand care is an important part of a woman’s life, and today also a man’s. If you follow the simple recommendations of cosmetologists, your skin will remain young and beautiful for much longer.

Clinical researches

Conducted clinical studies prove the high efficiency, safety and tolerability of the products. The products are suitable for daily care of adult and children's skin with mild to moderate forms of atopic dermatitis and during remission. As a result of therapy, a decrease in the activity of the inflammatory process, a decrease in dryness, itching and flaking was noted.

The brand's products are recommended by the Union of Pediatricians of Russia.

Sources:

1. Yukhtina N.V., Modern ideas about atopic dermatitis in children
2. Kamasheva G.R., Khakimova R.F. Valiullina S.A., Methods for assessing the severity of atopic dermatitis in young children, Dermatology journal, 2010
3. Kovyazina N.A., Fedosimova N.A., Illek Ya. Yu. Diagnosis of atopic dermatitis in young children, Vyatka Medical Bulletin, 2007

Features of treatment

Treatment of skin diseases of an allergic nature requires an integrated approach. First of all, therapy should be aimed at the absolute exclusion of harmful pathogens, as well as at improving symptoms. Itching, swelling and redness cause patients severe discomfort, both physiological and emotional. Itchy spots make it difficult to sleep and work fully. In addition, the affected areas disrupt the aesthetics of the skin, so patients often hide them under clothing, which can only aggravate the situation. In addition, allergic reactions on the skin cannot be wetted, so patients are deprived of the opportunity to take a bath, visit the pool or sauna.

To eliminate a rash on the hands, it is necessary to use topical external agents in the form of ointments or creams. In the treatment of allergic dermatoses, drugs based on topical glucocorticosteroids have proven themselves to be effective.[10] Such products have wide application possibilities, since they have several effects on the inflammatory focus:

• anti-inflammatory effect;
• antiallergic effect;
• vasoconstrictor properties;
• antipruritic effect.

One of the representatives of local glucocorticosteroids prescribed for the treatment of allergic dermatoses are the drugs "Akriderm GK".