December 10th, 2010
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You’ve turned on the heat and you’ve closed all the windows. You should be fine now that you’re all warmed up right? But what’s this? Your skins become all cracked and itchy, a sure sign of drying.
The reason there are humidifiers sold is that they help maintain the moisture in the air. One need not go to the trouble to install highly expensive humidifying systems just to invest in their skin care. A small inexpensive one obtained from the local drug store will do. 2 or 3 of these just around the house will go a long way to helping humidify the air, banishing away the itchiness of eczema and the dryness of the skin.
November 10th, 2010
by Ben
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Keeping skin protected is probably one of the things people usually ignore during winter. What people don’t realize is that the sun’s rays are practically the same in the winter as they are in the summer. The chances of exposure is greater because of the snow reflection during winter. Sunblock is still as important in winter as they are during summer especially if you like going outdoors and like doing winter outdoor activities.
For people having sensitive skin, winter clothing should be chosen wisely. Now how can clothing be connected to having unhealthy skin? Skin that is prone to dryness and itchiness will be more vulnerable during the winter months. Changing clothing made of wool to cotton will help your skin become less prone from dryness and itch. Wool can become uncomfortable and can make skin irritated aside from the fact that it is already itchy.
October 10th, 2010
by editor
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To cope with the stress of winter to your skin, make sure that you have a moisturizer and a sun block ready at your vanity dresser. Some people would assume that due to the absence of sunlight on winter, there is no need to use a sun block. This is not true at all, in fact, the more you need to use sun block on cold months as the dry freeze could scald your skin in a small amount of time. This is what we call dry heat, from the term dry ice we could fathom how such an event could come to be. Moisturizer will assist the skin from coping with the cold dry days of winter and will prevent it from chapping as it would inevitably do if not hydrated properly. Exercising to summon the body’s natural endorphins could also act as an innate moisturizer for the insides of your body. With regular incorporation, you will not
have to worry about winter skin blues.
September 10th, 2010
by Ben
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• Starch fights sandpapery skin: dissolve 1 tbs. of starch in water (1 l.), keep your hands in the solution for 15 min. and rinse it off with warm water.
• Sea salt beats wet palms: dissolve 1 tsp. of sea salt in warm water (1 l.), keep your hands in the solution for 5-10 min. every day (for about 7 days in a row depending on how bad the problem is).
• Eggs and oil help weather-beaten hands: thoroughly mix 1 egg yellow with 1 tbs. of olive oil and 1 tsp. of natural honey, cover and leave it on for 15-20 min.
August 10th, 2010
by Ben
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It starts around November. Winds pick up, temperatures creep down. Furnaces kick on making the inside of our homes crackle with dry air.
That’s when the itching begins. Some people live with dry, scratchy skin all winter, until spring when the furnace clicks off. For others, it’s a year-round penance of living in a desert.
“Dry skin is worse in winter. Here, (there’s) no humidity,” said Dr. Julia Ai of Bella Dermatology in Sparks. “It’s worse in winter here because homes have dry heat.”
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July 10th, 2010
by Ben
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Women know that a change in season means a change in skin care regime. But it is important to keep in mind that men have special winter skin care concerns that should not be overlooked.
Most people are unaware of how much sun damage they can sustain during the winter, and men especially need to take extra care of their skin during the cold season. Even during the wintry weather, the sun plays a significant role in causing skin damage. It is therefore just as vital to protect skin from the sun during the winter as it is in the summer.
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June 10th, 2010
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While autumn brings piles of red-orange leaves and coats are dusted off for the upcoming winter weather, thoughts of sunscreen and bathing suits are quickly forgotten.
And so is skin cancer.
Health Education Coordinator Kathryn Steward said the chances of developing skin damage or skin cancer can still exist during colder months.
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May 10th, 2010
by Ben
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Winter can make dry skin especially irritating. The December issue of Mayo Clinic Health Letter offers tips to relieve winter itch.
Soak in the tub: Keep the water lukewarm. The temperature shouldn’t be above 90 F. Adding bath oil to the water may help retain and replenish the oil in your skin.
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April 10th, 2010
by Ben
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Dry skin very commonly produces itching, which can be severe and interfere with sleep and other daily activities. Repeated rubbing and scratching can produce areas of thickened, rough skin (lichenification). Dry, thickened skin can crack, especially in areas subject to chronic trauma (e.g., hands and feet), causing painful cracks in the skin (fissures). Dry skin and scratching may result in a dermatitis when the skin becomes red (inflamed) in addition to dry and scaly. Round, scaly, itchy, red patches scattered over the legs, arms and trunk (nummular eczema) may also appear. The appearance of yellow crusts or pus in these areas indicates that a bacterial infection is developing. This would require specific antibiotic therapy from your dermatologist or family physician.
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March 10th, 2010
by Ben
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The low humidity common in many parts of the United States during winter can cause dry, irritated skin. When skin becomes dry and irritated, eczema can flare. Here are some tips to help skin feel more comfortable during winter or anytime the air is dry:
1. Use a humidifier. With the heat on and the windows closed, the air inside can become very dry in the winter, making the dryness and itching of eczema even worse. Use a humidifier to place moisture in the air. If you don’t want to invest in an expensive humidifying system, smaller, relatively inexpensive humidifiers can be obtained at a local drug store. Placing two or three of these around your home will help to humidify the dry air. This can keep skin from drying and becoming cracked and itchy.
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