Winter has set in and it’s time to get used to the long
cold days ahead. While warm clothes and hot food may entice Bangaloreans, as a
specialist, I recommend to keep moisturisers too handy.
Itchy dry skin normally is an indicator of winter being
round the corner. It is also the season for eczemas to act up, dryness, atopic
dermatitis, dandruff and psoriasis.
To combat these during winter, there is a need to use PH
balanced soaps and avoid harsh ones. Activities such as dipping oneself in warm
water for a longer duration and using soaps with strong fragrances and
chemicals strips the skin of its moisture.
Applying moisturisers immediately on wet skin and then
pat dry locks in hydration. Of course, applying coconut oil prior to bathing
once a week is good for the skin.
Throughout the season, drinking lots of water and
consuming fruits and vegetables rich in antioxidants helps keep the skin
supple.
Sun screens too are a good idea though one may be
surprised. The sun may not be harsh in winter like in summer, but UV radiation
is still out there. So, applying sun screen is a good idea which will help
shield your skin.
Cold weather is a time to avoid products containing
sultates, parabens and other chemicals, these are commonly found in shampoos
and hand washes
Those prone to dandruff will find the flakes making a
comeback with a vengeance. It is best to avoid off-the-counter hair oils and
use anti-dandruff products prescribed by a physician.
Oral medication also
helps control the embarrassing symptoms of itchy scalp and flakes on clothes.
By following these tips, one can keep skin diseases at
bay and sail through the winter.
Dr.Tina Ramachander
consults at SkinSolutionz, 11/12, Sahakarnagar, Bellary road, via Bangalore
International Airport road, Bengaluru 560091.
For more queries on the
treatment for skincare, call Dr.Tina’s Skin Solutionz at 080-4091 3394 or
9035098652. You can also log on to www.skinsolutionz.in for more
information
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