为什么你总是皮肤发痒?_公共英语阅读理解

为什么你总是皮肤发痒?

Dry skin

皮肤干燥

This is one of the most common causes of itchy skin, and one that usually doesn't come with a rash. Dry skin is especially common in older folks or people who smoke, spend too much time in the sun, or overuse skin products. It's also prevalent in the winter and in dry environments.

这是导致皮肤发痒最为常见的原因之一，通常这种原因造成的发痒不会伴随皮疹。老年人、吸烟人群、长时间晒太阳的人群、过度使用护肤产品的人群最容易皮肤干燥。冬季和干燥的环境中，也很容易皮肤干燥。

Dry skin feels rough and flakes, but you shouldn't see any red bumps, which are usually a sign of something else. Dry skin often itches, but not always. Your first strategy against dry skin is to moisturize three to four times a day. Limit the time you spend in the bath or shower, as this can further dry your skin.

干燥的皮肤十分粗糙，而且还有皮肤屑，但却不会红肿。若皮肤红肿，可能是其它原因所致。皮肤干燥通常会引起皮肤发痒，但也并不总是这种情况。对抗皮肤干燥的第一条策略就是每天润肤三至四次。减少泡在浴缸或淋浴的时间，因为这会使你的皮肤更干燥。

A common next step is 1% hydrocortisone skin cream, available over the counter. If that doesn't help after about a week, see your doctor; she may prescribe a stronger steroid cream or an antihistamine pill.