What to do if itchy and flaky elbows

In order not to hide reddened and cracked elbows under clothes, it is worth finding out why the elbows itch and peel, the reason comes from the outside or still from the inside. And as soon as the answer to this question is received, you need to immediately begin to fix the problem. Peeling of the elbows is not uncommon today, so many means have been developed with which you can forget about this inconvenience forever.

Causes of peeling skin on the elbows

Few pay attention to their own and other people's elbows. It would seem that what can happen to them and why attach great importance to this part of the body? In fact, everything is much more serious than it seems at first glance. Sometimes harmless, barely noticeable exfoliating skin particles are replaced by a serious rejection of coarsened epidermal cells, which may indicate serious diseases.

There can be many reasons for bottom deviation, the most common of which are:

• insufficient care or its absence;
• the use of unsuitable hygiene products (alkaline soap, antibacterial alcohol-containing compounds that dry out the skin);
• the specifics of the work, which involves a long stay in a sitting position (emphasizing the elbows, putting them on the surface of the table, people themselves add a problem to themselves in the form of a roughened and subsequently flaky dermis);
• lack of vitamins and microelements (A, D, E, iron, magnesium), which is especially noticeable in the spring;
• skin diseases (dermatitis, psoriasis, allergies);
• diseases of the endocrine system (diabetes mellitus, hypothyroidism, etc.);
• disruption of the adrenal glands and pancreas;
• anemia;
• emotional overload, stress, depression;
• malnutrition;
• unsuitable clothing material;
• regular stay in conditions of high humidity;
• fungus;
• hereditary factor.

In the fight against peeling, when elbows often itch and peel, the first step to victory is to correctly identify the cause: after all, this is the only way to choose a means of targeted action and eliminate the disease in a short time.

Why do white and red spots appear

Many patients in their complaints focus on spots on the elbows that precede scaly spots. There may be several reasons too. To make an accurate diagnosis, the doctor, after a visual examination, prescribes a comprehensive laboratory study.

The color of the spot also affects the identification of causes. White and red spots can provoke various reasons:

If the push that stains are formed , any disease has served, the doctor prescribes individual treatment and monitors the progress of its implementation, conducting examinations and directing for additional tests.

The most common cause of these spots is psoriasis. This is a chronic disease that can take an acute form or be in remission. The disease is recognized by spots on the body: from pale scarlet to deep red with dry plaques on the surface, they can cover the entire body. In addition to aesthetic discomfort, they are accompanied by itching.

Attention! It is impossible to completely cure psoriasis, you can only temporarily “muffle” the activated foci with the help of tablets. Therefore, it is worth starting treatment immediately in order to slow down the process of development and flow into a difficult stage.

When the elbow reddens and itches, and subsequently also peels off, this can be the cause of hormonal failure, so a visit to the endocrinologist is a mandatory step in the initial stages of problems with the elbows.

Cosmetologists also often face the problem of peeling of the elbows and recommend that clients familiarize themselves with all the individual characteristics of their body in order to select the right cosmetics, food, clothing, household chemicals and other items.

The main rules shared by the leading cosmetologists of Russia are a few steps to prevent the appearance of peeling. Recommendations apply to everyone:

• proper hygienic care (refusal of alcohol-containing products and cosmetics with parabens, dyes, enhancers and preservatives);
• regular moisturizing of dry skin of the hands - from the shoulder to the fingers (creams, lotions, milk);
• periodic visits to the doctor and testing;
• for people with a predisposition to allergies, exclude foods that provoke such a reaction from the diet;
• cleansing the body with the intake of absorbents (strictly after agreement with the attending physician);
• white spots on the elbows, where the skin is already peeling, may not contain any danger - in this case, this flaw can be easily removed with the help of special cosmetic bleaching agents;
• in many cases, avoiding alcohol completely eliminates the problem;
• in case of stress and nervous breakdown, sedatives and sedatives will be useful;
• diet and proper nutrition;
• the use of moisturizing and nourishing creams after peeling and scrubbing;
• the use of exfoliating products based on fruit acids.

Red spots almost always accompany the elbows, which itch and peel, and also make it difficult to “disguise” them (especially in the hot season). Therefore, cosmetologists recommend a working express method for getting rid of redness: wipe your elbows with a slice of lemon or other citrus fruits. A cotton pad soaked in rice water or grapefruit juice is also suitable for wiping. After wiping, mashed cabbage leaves are applied to the treatment site.

It is important! Often, red spots indicate an allergic reaction of the body and may be accompanied by similar irritation on other parts of the body (neck, back, legs, feet).

How to get rid of peeling and spots

After the diagnosis has been made, the only unconditional conviction is to conscientiously follow the doctor's instructions. Only after a full course of treatment and taking all the necessary drugs, you can expect a result. For more information about the causes of peeling and spots on the elbows, as well as methods for their treatment, see the video:

If the cause of white or red spots on rough and cracked elbows is not a disease, then there are many ways to get rid of them. The most effective means:

• sugar peeling is prepared on the basis of sugar and sour cream, combined in equal proportions (20 g each). Mix well and rub into the elbow area for 5 minutes. This will allow you to speed up blood circulation, activate metabolic processes and remove external keratinized plaques;
• a herbal compress will soften and moisturize the dry skin of the elbows and peeling will come off in a matter of hours. To do this, you need to prepare a decoction of chamomile, calendula and succession. 10 g of each plant is poured with 50 g of boiling water, insisted for 3 hours, 3-5 drops of essential oil are added and elbows are wrapped overnight;
• potato compresses are left for an hour at the places of peeling, all that is needed for this is grated raw potatoes and a cloth to fix the product;
• compresses of orange slices and sea salt have proven themselves as cleansing. After 15-20 minutes, cleanse the skin with a massage washcloth.

Advice! If a product based on salt, citrus and other substances has entered the cracks and provoked a burning sensation, immediately rinse it off with clean water. Treat the elbow with a soothing cream.

As for pharmacy products, in the fight against flaky elbows, on which spots are present, Citrin, Exoderil, Suprastin, Flukanozol, Claretin, Markin's, Rybakov's, Makeev's ointments have proven themselves.

Repairing dry skin is not always easy. Therefore, this process requires a lot of time and patience. You should not save on medicinal and cosmetic products so that the problem of cracked elbows is not supplemented by allergies. And you can supplement any treatment with a harmless baby cream, which will always provide the skin with the necessary level of moisture without damage to appearance and health.