As the weather gets colder and we kick the heaters on, you may notice your skin feels drier, itchy and may even become cracked and irritated. It’s that time of year again for winter eczema.
Winter eczema can develop out of the blue, and commonly affects areas such as the hands, inside of the elbows, or back of the knees, but is not just limited to those areas. Typically, we prescribe a topical steroid cream as well as a barrier repair cream.
Here are some other helpful hints for avoiding the winter itch:
*Avoid prolonged soaks in water
*Opt for warm, quick showers as opposed to lengthy, scalding hot showers
*Pat dry and try to apply moisturizer before leaving the humidity of the restroom
*Apply moisturizer often, especially after washing hands, to keep skin moisturized
