Winter itch is a form of eczema that causes dry, itchy, and cracked skin, often appearing as a rash with small bumps. It is worsened by cold weather and can be treated with moisturizers and emollients, including cheaper options like mineral oil or petroleum jelly.
Winter itch is a form of eczema that gets worse during the winter months. The skin condition goes by a number of names including asteatotic eczema, craquelé eczema, desiccation dermatitis, pruritus hiemalis, and xerotic eczema. It is also sometimes called winter eczema. Winter itch typically affects people who live in climates that experience cold winter months. Anyone who lives in warm areas year-round is highly unlikely to suffer from this skin condition.
The main features of the condition are abnormally dry skin that is itchy and even cracked. These symptoms cause severe itching on the skin. Scratching the skin, however, only causes more dehydration and irritation, which only makes the problem worse. Skin that has been affected by winter itch often looks covered in small, pimple-like bumps. The skin appears to have a rash and is often red and slightly inflamed. In addition to looking unattractive, it can also look quite unattractive.
The reason skin conditions like eczema are irritated in the winter is that the skin can become incredibly dehydrated from both the cold outside and the warm air inside. When the skin is dehydrated, pre-existing conditions can worsen and new skin conditions can arise. Winter itch often affects the lower legs, but it can also affect the skin in the armpit area.
The best ways to treat winter itch are to avoid scratching the skin that has been affected by the condition and to moisturize the area frequently. There are a number of emollients such as lotions, moisturizers, balms, and ointments that can be used on the affected area. It is recommended to apply an emollient to the skin after a bath or shower. The heat of the water softens the skin and makes it easier for the skin to absorb the moisturizing ingredients of the emollient. Bathing in warm rather than hot water is recommended for those suffering from winter itch and planning to treat their skin with an emollient after a bath or shower.
There are many lotions and balms on the market that can be used to treat winter itch and their price varies. You can rehydrate your skin without spending a lot of money by using mineral oil or petroleum jelly. These products are much less expensive than name-brand moisturizers and usually work just as well, if not better.
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