Itchy skin in cold weather, what to do to get rid of it quickly?

GĐXH - In addition to some habits that cause itchy skin such as hot baths and wearing inappropriate clothes, dry, cold weather is the main cause of skin irritation and itching in winter.

Winter itchy skin can occur on any part of the body but is most common on the legs, inner thighs, above and behind the knees, calves and around the ankles. Symptoms include dry, red, itchy, cracked skin that may bleed.

The main cause of itchy skin in winter is due to dry, cold weather that causes the skin to lose moisture. A person may experience itching once or persistently throughout the winter and recur annually, and it will go away on its own during the summer months.

Additionally, you may have an allergic or chemical reaction to scented laundry detergents and fabric softeners left in pillowcases, bed sheets and clothing, and chlorine in swimming pool water is another chemical that dries out the skin, causing peeling and itching.

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Who is at risk for itchy skin in cold weather?

Almost everyone is at risk of experiencing skin allergies when exposed to cold weather. In some cases, people are more sensitive to temperature, making allergies more common and predictable.

Some factors that influence the likelihood of skin allergies include:

- Genetics

- Weakened resistance due to underlying disease or viral infection

- People with allergies, contact dermatitis, asthma, allergic rhinitis...

- Skin allergies due to cold weather are also likely to occur in children, adolescents and pregnant women due to unstable health.

How to prevent itchy skin in cold weather

To protect your skin in the cold season and prevent skin diseases, you should take note of the following measures:

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Eat lots of dark green vegetables, fruits like carrots, melons, oranges... which are rich in beta-carotene, which is essential for the skin. Minimize the consumption of onions, garlic... which contain a lot of sulfur which irritates the skin.

Keep your skin clean

Bathing and personal hygiene every day is very necessary, even in winter because it helps remove bacteria on the skin, avoiding skin infections, leading to more serious skin diseases.

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When bathing, you should only use warm water and not rub too hard. You should use antibacterial soaps and shower gels that are friendly to the skin to eliminate bacteria and protect the skin better.

Moisturize your skin

Not only sick people but also healthy people need to keep their skin moist by avoiding using water that is too hot, avoiding contact with detergents without using gloves. Use a moisturizer suitable for your skin, especially after bathing.

Keep your hands and feet warm: To prevent chilblains (chilblains are swollen, red, and especially itchy fingertips and toes), you must first keep your face, especially your nose and ears, warm. Because this is where the cold will cause blood vessels to constrict, then spread, causing your hands and feet to turn purple...

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