The best defense is a good offenseâin this case, an updated firewall. Make sure you have a working one in your office that protects you and your employees from these types of attacks. It is also a good idea to install a trusted anti-virus or anti-spyware software program that can detect threats like rogue software. As with most types of crime, vigilance is one of the keys to prevention.
Potential causes of dry skin include: 1  Weather. Skin tends to be driest in winter, when temperatures and humidity levels plummet. 2  Heat. Central heating, wood-burning stoves, space heaters and fireplaces all reduce humidity and dry your skin. 3  Hot baths and showers. Taking long, hot showers or baths can dry your skin.  Harsh soaps and detergents.
1 If you don't see a crop of bright, red bumps or some other dramatic change in the itchy area, dry skin (xerosis) is a likely cause. 2  Dry skin usually results from environmental factors such as hot or cold weather with low humidity, long-term use of air conditioning or central heating, and washing or bathing too much.auses. Possible causes of itchy skin include: 1  Dry skin. 2  If you don't see a crop of bright, red bumps or some other dramatic change in the itchy area, dry skin (xerosis) is a likely cause.