Tips on Winter Skin Care Why Does the Skin Get Dry in the Winter? Dr.Hanish Babu, MD Dermatologist & Venereologist Copyright (C) 2009, Dr.Hanish Babu, MD

Introduction There are a number of reasons, both external and internal, why the skin gets dry and itchy during winter. Copyright (C) 2009, Dr.Hanish Babu, MD Read more about Why Does the Skin Get Dry in the Winter?

There are a number of reasons, both external and internal, why the skin gets dry and itchy during winter.

Why Does the Skin Get Dry in the Winter? External Causes for Dry Skin in the Winter Low humidity Exposure to cold wind Cold water Drying soaps Internal Causes for Dry Skin in the Winter Cool Climate: cold skin: blood vessel constriction Low Blood Supply> Reduced Sweating Low Blood Supply?> Low metabolic activity, oil production Low water intake> Dehydration Copyright (C) 2009, Dr.Hanish Babu, MD For Details, go to- Why Does the Skin Get Dry in the Winter?

External Causes for Dry Skin in the Winter

Low humidity

Exposure to cold wind

Cold water

Drying soaps

Internal Causes for Dry Skin in the Winter

Cool Climate: cold skin: blood vessel constriction

Low Blood Supply> Reduced Sweating

Low Blood Supply?> Low metabolic activity, oil production

Low water intake> Dehydration

How to Take Care of Dry Skin in Winter? Avoid precipitating factors Increase atmospheric humidity inside homes Drink lots of water Avoid harsh soaps Use appropriate moisturizers Copyright (C) 2009, Dr.Hanish Babu, MD For details on skin care in winter, visit Why Does the Skin Get Dry in the Winter?

Avoid precipitating factors

Increase atmospheric humidity inside homes

Drink lots of water

Avoid harsh soaps

Use appropriate moisturizers

When to Visit a Dermatologist? If the dry skin becomes inflamed, red and oozing, If there is severe itching, If you already has an eczema which flares up, When the dryness increases after applying mositurizers, If there is heavy cracking of feet, hands and lips, -it is advisable to consult a dermatologist. Copyright (C) 2009, Dr.Hanish Babu, MD For Details, go to- Why Does the Skin Get Dry in the Winter?

If the dry skin becomes inflamed, red and oozing,

If there is severe itching,

If you already has an eczema which flares up,

When the dryness increases after applying mositurizers,

If there is heavy cracking of feet, hands and lips,

-it is advisable to consult a dermatologist.

Other Questions on Winter Skin Care What is the best way to apply a moisturizer? Can oil be applied before bath? What is the best way to take a shower during winter? For answers, visit: Copyright (C) 2009, Dr.Hanish Babu, MD Why Does the Skin Get Dry in the Winter?

What is the best way to apply a moisturizer?

Can oil be applied before bath?

What is the best way to take a shower during winter?

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