You may be suffering from overly dry skin for a variety of reasons - the acne treatment you're using is causing drying of the skin, or you naturally have dry skin. Whatever reason you may have for acne dry skin, it's important to treat your skin effectively to prevent the possibility of further acne breakouts.
Dry skin, commonly known as xerosis, is common under low humidity as well as cold weather. Winter time is when those with dry skin have their worst breakouts. You probably know how the majority of acne creams dry out the skin in order to treat acne - if you use these types of treatments, they will make your acne situation worse. Common symptoms of dry skin and acne include flaking and itching around the mouth and the nose. Cracked skin is more vulnerable to bacteria as well as acne, so it's important to use an effective moisturizer to combat dry skin.
Some recommend taking excessive showers - this serves to worsen dry skin. Never take more showers than you need. Other solutions that are common, but without much impact include drinking large amounts of water and taking vitamins.
It's important to use mild acne soaps that don't dry out the skin. You'll also need a noncomedogenic moisturizer, possibly with a sunscreen as well. Room humidifiers may help moisturize your skin, especially when placed in living and working spaces.
Still want to continue applying your acne topicals? You may also consider placing your moisturizer over your acne creams to prevent overdrying of the skin. Moisturizer should be applied on a regular basis, and depending on your skin condition, through trial and error, you'll need to find your ideal moisturizer specifically for your skin.
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