Relief from dry skin starts with a one-on-one consultation

Our skin can be affected by numerous external and internal (systemic) factors. Everything from the environment—temperatures and humidity—to our lifestyle and comorbidities can contribute to dry, dehydrated, itchy, and uncomfortable skin. 

Dry Skin Relief Starts With a Consultation

While we must evaluate your skin before making personal suggestions, there are some general dry skincare tips that can be incorporated into your skincare routine, especially as the seasons change and the air becomes drier:

• Use warm, not hot, water when showering or bathing
• Select gentle cleansers that are also free of irritating fragrances and other harsh ingredients
• Moisturize immediately after getting out of the shower and blot the skin dry. A gentle touch is best when drying the skin
• Use creams and ointments to help lock in and trap existing moisture 
• Introduce additional moisture into the air with humidifiers that promote skin hydration and health
• Be mindful of the clothes that you wear and how you wash them. These may be areas of overlooked sources of skin inflammation (i.e., synthetic fabrics and scented laundry detergents). Look for natural materials and gentle laundry ingredients

In addition to self-care measures, consider a consultation with a board certified dermatology practice. Dr. Mitchell and her licenced medical team may need to prescribe medication based on their evaluation. 

Schedule your consultation at one of our two Northwest Ohio locations. Call 419.871.3737 (Perrysburg) or 419.871.3636 (Fremont).

Hope Mitchell, MD
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Hope Mitchell, MD, is the founder and medical director of Mitchell Dermatology and an Ohio board-certified medical and cosmetic dermatologist with over 25 years of experience and expertise. Dr. Mitchell obtained her Bachelor of Arts in Biology from the University of Rochester and Doctorate of Medicine from The Medical College of Ohio, where she also completed an internship in Internal Medicine and a Pathology Fellowship. She also completed a residency in dermatology at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan, and is certified by the American Board of Dermatology. She advocates mentorship, education, and diversity in medicine and dermatology. She is the founder of the Mitchell Dermatology Student Gap Year Internship Program. She has been featured in many newspapers and magazines and is also a speaker for Google and Black Women in Media too. Dr. Mitchell is the Vice Chair and Director of Research for The National Medical Association, Dermatology Section. She is a Diplomate of the American Board of Dermatology, a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology and American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, and a Member of the Skin of Color Society and National Medical Association.

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