Winter is right around the corner, bringing with it frigid air and indoor heating that can lead to dry, itchy skin. Dry skin is a common condition that often worsens in the winter and appears as white, flaky scaling on the arms and legs. Severely dry skin can crack and even bleed.
Hot water removes natural oil from the skin, making it dry and itchy.
Use mild soaps, like Dove. Try to avoid using deodorant soaps this time of year, as they are more drying to the skin. Apply moisturizers like cream, ointment or lotions to skin immediately after bath or shower while your skin is still wet. This helps trap the water in the upper layers of the skin and decreases dryness and itching. If the above approaches aren't helping, you may keep bathing time down to once a day.