The care and optimal care of the skin is our current topic, which includes care, but also the promotion of skin regeneration and the natural skin barrier and thus protection against external influences. The variations of possible skin problems are manifold and anyone who has ever been affected knows how annoying they can be.
Dry and itchy skin and how to deal with it in diabetes mellitus
Those affected by diabetes mellitus cannot pay enough attention to their skin, their body and its signals and take appropriate measures. This does not mean that the skin should be over-cared for, on the contrary, it is important to provide the skin with sufficient moisture, which the body needs to protect itself optimally. This also includes, for example, simply drinking enough, avoiding excessive stress, a balanced diet and also good protection against excessive UV radiation to prevent the body from reacting accordingly.
What do experts advise for diabetes mellitus?
Skin irritations or skin problems, such as itching, are often a reaction to malfunctions or deficiencies caused by diabetes, but the exact cause must of course be identified. An expert should therefore always be consulted. Those who are prone to dry and itchy skin should take particular care to avoid further drying out or loss of oil from the skin, i.e. washing or showering should not be done too often and not too hot. The skin should always be dried carefully but gently afterwards. The cleansing products used should be mild and pH-matched to the skin (for more information, see the blog article “pH value and skin care”). When applying cream afterwards, moisturizing and moisturizing substances (urea, aloe vera, vitamin E, glycerine or coconut oil) are just as important. The right ingredients are also crucial for the selection of care products, e.g. urea is beneficial for moisturizing – parabens, silicones, perfume, dyes or mineral oils, on the other hand, should be avoided.
The skin of diabetics is even more sensitive and vulnerable
This applies to all skin types with a tendency to dry and itchy skin, especially those with diabetes. This is because the skin of those affected, i.e. diabetics, is even more sensitive and susceptible to the loss of the protective skin barrier. Fungal foot and nail infections can develop on areas of the skin such as the feet. The risk of infection is particularly high in public places such as swimming pools or sports halls. This is because fluctuations in blood sugar levels, a symptom of diseases such as diabetes, affect bodily functions and the water balance, which in turn can lead to a disruption of skin functions. However, this is crucial in order to ward off bacteria, viruses or fungi from the outside.
In many cases, the blood supply to the skin is impaired in diabetes, making it harder for inflammations or injuries to heal, which is why natural regeneration and protection promoters are helpful, such as products with the microalgae active ingredient spiralin. Spirulina algae have developed protective functions against natural enemies such as stress, radiation or external attacks over thousands of years. These have been made applicable to the skin in a special process and thus support the skin’s functions in the long term. With diabetes, it is essential to prevent the skin from drying out, to protect it from external attacks and to gently regenerate and care for it.
It is not an oily film that helps, but rather tightens the fine skin pores. Light gel and mousse solutions with a high moisture content are therefore the better choice of product to reduce or prevent skin problems such as itching. This also applies to foot care, especially for diabetics. Foot problems are very common in diabetic patients. It is therefore important to recognize typical diabetic emergency situations quickly and react appropriately. Read more here >>
If you would like to read more about our guides on skin care, foot care and corresponding products as well as on diseases such as diabetes, follow the link to the ocean pharma guide.
