The skin on the elbows flakes and cracks, itches. Reasons, photos, home remedies, folk recipes, creams, ointments in the pharmacy

The skin on the elbows can crack and peel for various reasons. Depending on the etiology, you can get rid of the problem with home or pharmacy remedies.

The skin on the elbows flakes and cracks: causes

The skin on the elbows flakes and cracks due to changes or disturbances in the functioning of the body.

The reasons are:

1. Avitaminosis. Lack of vitamins E, A, group B makes the skin dry, flaky.
2. Diseases of various etiologies.
3. Hormonal Disorders.
4. Improper elbow skin care. Taking hot baths with frequent use of foaming agents.
5. Sedentary work or lifestyle in which there is constant rubbing of elbows and a hard surface.

Causes of dry skin on the elbows

The first manifestations of changes in the epidermis at the elbow are dryness of the skin. The reason is psychological shock and prolonged stress.

Dryness can occur due to prolonged wearing of synthetic clothing and its rubbing against the delicate skin of the elbows. This problem manifests itself especially clearly in the autumn-winter period, when the air becomes dry and significant temperature drops are observed.

Lack of drinking water in the body makes the skin harder, drier, which can subsequently lead to cracking of the elbows.

Why does the skin on the elbows itch?

With dehydration, the upper layer of the epidermis becomes thinner, microcracks appear, which cause itching and burning. Normal-looking skin begins to itch. If you do not take measures to moisturize the skin from the outside and from the inside, it begins to flake and crack.

The skin begins to scratch with such diseases of the dermis as:

• psoriasis;
• acute atopic dermatitis of any etiology;
• eczema;
• fungal infections;
• diabetes.

Important! If you suspect a skin disease, you should consult a dermatologist, as self-medication can lead to even more negative skin changes.

What causes cracks in the skin of the elbows?

Cracked elbows are the next step after dry and flaky skin. In most cases, their occurrence indicates the presence of a neglected skin disease or a complete lack of care for them.

Prolonged anemia, chronic dermatitis, severe thyroid or adrenal dysfunction cause deep, bleeding fissures in the elbows.

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Goose bumps in the elbow area

The appearance of goose bumps on the elbows is a sign of improper care of it.Excessive use of alkaline cleansers, too frequent scrubbing, and insufficient moisture will cause the elbow to become coarse.

This is a kind of protective reaction of the body. The skin tries to reduce damage from the outside by forming small dense formations. The problem is easily solved - it is necessary to purchase a more nutritious agent and reduce or completely eliminate mechanical impact on the skin.

Why does the skin on the elbows darken and turn black?

There are several reasons for the darkening of the skin on the elbows:

1. Lack of vitamins A, D, E may cause skin discoloration.
2. Hypothyroidism A malfunctioning thyroid gland triggers multiple chemical reactions, one of which is dark elbows.
3. With frequent reclining, the skin is squeezed... Temporary cessation of normal blood circulation, pressure on the epidermis - this leads to coarsening and darkening of the skin.

How to care for problem elbows: basic rules

The skin on the elbows flakes and cracks - you can prevent this by taking proper care of it.

There are 3 main stages of proper care:

• Cleansing;
• Exfoliation;
• Moisturizing.

You can clean the skin of the elbows with any cosmetic product (scrub, peeling), a hard washcloth or a special brush. You can also use half a lemon, which you need to wipe your elbows 3 to 5 times. This will prepare the skin for the next, more serious stage of cleansing - exfoliation.

The procedure is carried out daily (if the skin is rough) for 2 weeks or 1-2 times a week (for prevention purposes). For this, special products based on fruit acids are used. After exfoliation, the skin of the elbows must be moisturized. There are many options for nourishing the skin.

After trying several, you can find the right product for a specific skin type:

• fat (baby) cream - for example, Nivea, Land of Fairy Tales;
• cosmetic oils - sea buckthorn, linseed, apricot, peach, etc.;
• a mixture of vitamins A and E in a ratio of 1: 2;
• folk recipes using honey, oils, potatoes or starch.

Important! When using oils, they must be rubbed into the skin with light movements until completely absorbed.

Nutrition for healthy elbow skin

You can help the rough, flaky skin of the elbows by enriching your daily diet with products that are useful for restoring the epidermis:

• seeds and nuts (almonds, walnuts, pine nuts);
• fermented milk products (cottage cheese, cheese);
• vegetables - spinach, carrots, sorrel;
• chicken eggs;
• fish liver, beef.

To improve the skin of the elbows, it is necessary to give up alcohol (especially strong drinks). It negatively affects not only large blood vessels, but also impairs microcirculation in the upper layers of the dermis.

Treatment of peeling elbows with medications

Depending on the etiology of peeling elbows, the following groups of drugs are used:

1. Antihistamines (tavegil, fenkarol, suprastin, zirtek, etc.) - if it is dermatitis, eczema and other allergic skin manifestations.
2. Medicines that replenish iron deficiency in the body (sorbifer, ferrum-lek, etc.) - upon detection of anemia.
3. Vitamin and mineral complexes (duovit, komplivit, supradin, etc.) - with a prolonged lack of vitamins.
4. Creams and ointments aimed at eliminating dryness, flaking and cracking of the skin of the elbows (lifeguard, bepanten, foretal, zinc ointment, etc.)
5. Hormonal drugs - in case of disorders of the endocrine system.

Pharmacy ointments and creams

If the skin of the elbows is affected by psoriasis, it is recommended to add non-hormonal ointments to the main treatment, since they can be used indefinitely. Such a remedy is Videstim ointment (Russia) based on vitamin A, which effectively acts on the affected areas, helping early healing. The cost is 100 rubles.

Emolium cream-emollient from the Polish manufacturer Sanofi-Aventi.Due to its composition, it covers the skin with a thin film that prevents moisture evaporation and dryness of the skin.

Contains macadamia and shea butter, which additionally moisturizes and regenerates epidermal cells. Recommended for atopic dermatitis, excessive dryness and peeling of the skin. The cost of a 75 ml tube is 500 rubles.

Bepanten ointment or cream from Bayer AO (Russia) contains dexpanthenol, which enhances regeneration at the cellular level. The products are well absorbed and immediately begin to act on damaged skin areas. Use up to 3 times a day. The cost of a tube of ointment and cream (30 grams) is almost the same 450-500 rubles.

Cosmetic procedures

The skin on the elbows flakes and cracks - cosmetic procedures aimed at softening and nourishing the epidermis, improving its appearance can help.

Examples of procedures are:

1. Wraps. Restoring formulations based on oils, creams or herbal teas are applied to the elbow area. Covered with cling film and left for 30 minutes or more. Some wrap mixes can be left on overnight, which is when they are most beneficial. The procedure is carried out 2-3 times a week, in combination with cleansing.
2. Compresses... Heated oil mixtures or compositions of folk recipes (with honey, starch) are applied to the damaged areas of the elbows, wrapped in foil and wrapped in woolen cloth for 30-45 minutes. Thus, the skin is softened more and its permeability is increased. Useful microelements in greater quantities enter the deep layers of the epidermis. Compresses are done 1-2 times a week.
3. Whitening... In addition to dryness and roughness of the skin of the elbows, darkening is a common manifestation. Whitening procedures can cope with the problem. At home, you can achieve the effect with hydrogen peroxide, lemon or lemon juice, raw potatoes, parsley, or flaxseed oil. In tandem with them, you can use whitening creams, which will additionally nourish the skin. It is necessary to carry out the whitening procedure once a week.

Home treatment for rough elbows

You can cure rough elbows at home with regular cleaning and nutrition.

Cleansing is possible with such folk recipes:

1. The salt is mixed with sour cream or kefir and applied to the skin for a few minutes. Then it is massaged for 3-6 minutes and washed off with water.
2. Rub your elbows with half a lemon for 2-5 minutes. Then rinse with water and moisturize.
3. The coffee grounds are added to shower gel or applied to the skin in pure form. Massage for several minutes. Rinse off thoroughly with water.

   

4. Powdered buckwheat or rice groats are mixed with a small amount of liquid honey and rubbed into the skin of the elbows. For more effect, you can leave the mixture for 10 minutes. Wash off with warm water.

After cleansing, a prerequisite is nutrition and hydration of the elbows. For these purposes, you can use compresses, creams, oils. The latter should be liberally lubricated with the skin and left for 5-10 minutes. Carefully remove the remains with a napkin.

Important! After any manipulation of the cracked skin of the elbows, it is necessary to moisturize them with a cream. Even if the procedure was their moisturizing and nourishing ingredients.

Oil baths for elbows

Oil baths effectively soften the rough skin of the elbows, facilitating better penetration of medicinal or nutritional products.

Castor oil bath

Ingredients:

• 160 ml of sunflower oil;
• 25 ml castor oil.

Heat vegetable oil in a ceramic bowl, add castor oil to it. Stir, dip your elbows in the oil for 15-25 minutes. After the time has elapsed, wipe the skin dry and lubricate with cream.

Glycerin bath

Required components:

• Olive oil - 115 ml.;
• Glycerin - 25 ml.

The oil is heated to a temperature of 45-50 degrees.Glycerin is added to it, mixes well. Keep your elbows in the bath for 20 minutes or more. At the end of the procedure, the elbows are not washed, but blotted with a napkin.

To achieve maximum results, oil baths should be done after exfoliation 2-3 times a week.

Elbow nourishing masks

The skin on the elbows flakes and cracks - nourishing masks can improve the situation. They enrich the skin, saturate it, and promote early recovery.

Honey mask

Ingredients:

• almond oil;
• honey - 7-9-gr.

Mix honey with warm almond oil (the consistency is medium liquid, so as not to spread too much). Lubricate elbows liberally, insulate with cling film and a warm cloth. Leave it on for 25-40 minutes, then rinse with warm water.

Starch mask

Ingredients:

• lemon juice - 3-5 ml;
• potato starch - 6.5 g.;
• baby cream - 12 gr.

It is necessary to mix all the components and apply to the problem area until the mask is completely dry. Rinse off with warm water.

Elbow scrubs and peels

The cosmetics industry offers a variety of skin cleansers and exfoliators.

The following scrubs and peels are suitable for the elbow area:

1. Peeling from Aravia Organic - fruit peel based on fruit acids. Cleanses the skin without damaging it. Prepares for hydration. The cost of a bottle of 150 ml is 1300 rubles.
2. Peeling from Organic Shop - a whole series of products with different components. Allows you to customize your cleanser based on your olfactory preference without compromising on product quality. Free of parabens and silicones. The cost of a 250 ml jar is 235 rubles.
3. Invigorating scrub sugar Coffee, Zeytun - consists of natural ingredients (cane sugar, grape seed oil, nutmeg, etc.), which gently but thoroughly cleanse the skin of dead skin cells. The cost of a 500 ml can is 1700 rubles.
4. PhytoCosmetic, Intensive grape-sugar body scrub qualitatively cleanses the upper layer of the epidermis without damaging it. The presence of almond oil and cranberry juice, as well as cane sugar and ground grape seed, has a beneficial effect on the skin. Low price of 50 rubles. for a jar of 155 ml is very beneficial. It will last for a long time if used only for elbows.
5. Coffee and salt body scrub "Chocolate Paradise" from the Russian company Dushka-Otdushka. The composition is completely natural - sea salt, ground coffee, natural silk, coconut, palm, linseed, burdock oil, etc. The product cleans well, while the oils in the composition nourish the skin, preventing it from drying out. A 200 ml jar is estimated at 200-300 rubles.

Vitamin complexes for skin health

Vitamin and mineral complex Imedeen - Time of Perfection (Pfizer, Denmark). A distinctive feature of the drug is the Biomarine Complex and LycoPhence GS complexes, which act directly on skin cells, preventing them from dehydration, enriching them with essential elements. The cost of packing vitamins (60 pcs.) - 3000 rubles.

Vitamin and mineral complex AlfaVit Cosmetic for beauty and health from the Russian manufacturer Aquion. Contains vitamins, minerals, flavonoids and coenzyme Q10. The IUD is designed so that all the elements are contained in 3 tablets, which must be taken during the day with an interval of 4-5 hours. This separation contributes to the best absorption of substances. The cost of the complex is 350 rubles.

Vitamin complex Complivit Radiance (Russia) contains 11 vitamins, 8 minerals, lipoic acid and green tea extract. Pack of 30 designed for a monthly course of use. As a result, the body replenishes the deficiency of trace elements, revitalizing the skin, hair and nails. The cost of vitamins is 300 rubles.

Prevention of dry skin of hands and elbows

To keep your elbows soft at all times, you should follow a few rules:

1. Eat right and follow a drinking regime.
2. Give preference to clothing made from natural fibers (or with a large content of them).
3. Moisturize elbow skin every day, regardless of its condition.
4. Avoid contact with aggressive detergents.
5. Do not abuse hot baths (especially with foam fillers).
6. Periodically use vitamin supplements (it is rational to drink them with a course 2 times a year).
7. Learn not to lean on your elbows.
8. If you suspect a disease, consult a doctor in time.

Timely skin care for elbows eliminates peeling and cracking. Compliance with preventive measures will help the skin always remain soft and tender, regardless of the season and working conditions.

Article design: Olga Pankevich

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