To have dry and dark elbows It is a fairly normal problem that affects more people than you think. Although it is associated in the first instance with a question of hygiene, whoever has dry or darker elbows is not necessarily a dirty person, but may be affected by many other factors. For example, obesity, or diabetes.
Why do elbows darken?
There are areas of the skin where there are more folds, such as the elbows or knees. Therefore, even if hygiene is adequate, darkening may be unavoidable. In the case of elbows, there are a few other factors that play a role. Being joints that are in contact with different surfaces all the time, the skin must be thicker than normal. Therefore, unlike other parts of the body, these are more at risk of dryness.
Among the most common causes of black and itchy elbows The following stand out in the area:
- Lack of hydration in the area.
- Accumulation of dead cells and impurities.
- Suffering from acanthosis nigricans, a skin condition that usually appears in people who are overweight or have high insulin levels.
- Regular contact with surfaces that abrade the skin.
Being a joint, the elbow skin is thicker and can dry out more easily.
What to do with dry and dark elbows?
If you suffer from this condition, there is no need to worry too much. First of all, a visit to the doctor to rule out conditions is essential. However, if the doctor does not detect diabetes or weight is not a problem to be taken into account, there are some home and natural remedies that will help combat the darkening and dryness of the elbows.
It is necessary to know that to reduce the darkening of the elbows, the treatment of the condition with natural remedies must be constant.
How to remove the black spot on the elbows?
Some of the most common natural preparations used when caring for the skin of joints, such as elbows and knees, are:
aloe vera
One of the properties of Aloe Vera is regenerative. Therefore, placing it on the affected area could help reduce blemishes and hyperpigmentation.
The implementation is very simple: you just have to apply the aloe vera pulp on the elbows and leave it to act for at least 30 minutes. Then, remove it with water and repeat the procedure every day.
Aloe vera is very effective for the treatment of dry and dark elbows
Baking soda and coconut oil
Baking soda is whitening but also works as a natural exfoliant. The combination with coconut oil could be very powerful, as both nourish the skin by providing hydration and repairing damaged tissues.
Mixing both ingredients will generate a paste with a texture similar to creams. This paste should be applied to the elbows for 20 minutes every day.
It is advisable to do the preparation every day before placing it and not to do it to store, since the maintenance of the properties is very difficult.
coconut oil with lemon
The vitamin C in the lemon has the property of lightening the skin and the coconut oil provides hydration. Therefore, it is another quite effective combination.
How is it armed? Just with a tablespoon of coconut oil in a bowl adding lemon until the mixture can be applied without spilling. Then, you just have to spread it on the area and let it rest for 20 minutes. Finally, remove with warm water.
Dry elbows: diabetes
In the case of Diabetes, the doctor may indicate the most effective treatment to reduce black spots and dry skin in general, since it is one of the most common conditions. However, it is possible that both exfoliation and skin hydration are a basic activity of daily life.
Dry elbows: biodecoding
As for biodecoding, also the dryness of the elbows or joints, like spots or moles, has an explanation. According to the Bioneuroconciente website: “The elbow is a joint that denotes flexibility. So it also reflects my whims, inflexibility, etc., regarding how I do things.”
As they explain, from biodecoding it can be interpreted that the elbows will always give discomfort in the resolution phase of the emotional conflict and never before or during. However, if the pain or discomfort becomes “chronic”, it is because the emotional conflict is necessarily being activated and deactivated permanently. In this sense, until the problem is 100% resolved, the elbow will not heal.
Have you ever had black and dry elbows? How did you fix it?
Sources: Nivea, El Español, Better with health and Bioneuroconscious.