Find out how to avoid allergies and dermatitis in winter! Expert reveals secrets to keep your skin healthy

“In winter we have some allergies, or dermatitis, which are more common. This is because our skin is more sensitive. We are more predisposed to lower temperatures, to hot baths, to a loss of the skin barrier, which causes these diseases, which are usually pre-existing, get worse”, emphasizes the specialist.

According to the dermatologist, “in general, the skin diseases that worsen in winter are: atopic dermatitis, seborrheic dermatitis (face and scalp, quite common)”.

The doctor emphasizes that “we manage to avoid these diseases, mainly, keeping our skin barrier intact”.

And in what way?

– Avoiding hot baths – keeping the water temperature warm;

– Using moisturizing soaps, avoiding those with assets that remove our skin barrier (our microbiome, our “good bacteria”, which protect our skin);

– Hydrating the skin a lot.

“This care routine causes these allergies, or exacerbation of chronic diseases, to be minimized”, he signals.

Dr Carla also points out that, “in addition to these, there are other diseases common during this period: angular cheitis (when the “corner” of the mouth is injured) or when the nose is injured due to the cold. Such conditions demand hydration. dermatitis due to “licking”: as the lips become dry, we usually run our tongue over it, exposing it to saliva, which is a natural irritant. Always using lip balms, keeping the lips moist, with specific products is quite interesting’.

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