Symptom Checker
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Helping Dry Skin
Hot baths and showers can wash away your skin's protective sebum, leaving your skin dry and irritated. Scrubbing rather than gently massaging your skin surface can be very drying, especially if you use harsh soaps.
Do you frequently
take long, hot baths or showers, or
scrub your skin surface with harsh soaps?
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