Skin, the largest and the most attractive organ of our body faces a lot of challenges during winters. Cold, dry winters tend to steal the moisture from your skin making it appear flaky, dry and dull. There are also a few diseases like psoriasis and atopic dermatitis that have an increased incidence in this season.
A Few Tips for "WOW" Skin this Winter:
- Avoid excessive cleansing of your skin. Use soap/facewash not more than 2-3 times a day. Plain water can be used to cleanse whenever required. Pat dry your skin after washing it.
- Keeping your skin moisturized is the key to healthy looking skin in winters. Pick a moisturiser with SPF for mornings. Keep your lips happy and healthy with liberal application of lipbalm.
- Though its very tempting to have a hot water shower, it should be best avoided. Hot water tends to dry your skin.
- Use a body moisturizer within 3 minutes after your shower/bath.
- Do not ignore the sun! Cover your body to protect your skin from the cold dry winds and the sun.
- Application of almond/coconut oil all over the body (other than your face) 20 minutes before a shower would help it stay soft and supple.
- Skin is the mirror of internal organs, staying healthy is necessary to look healthy. Stay well hydrated and get adequate sleep. Include omega 3 fatty acids in your diet (especially beneficial in psoriasis), fruits, vegetables and nuts.
- Exercise increses blood circulation to your skin and keeps it healthy. Avoid smoking and alcohol- nicotine causes premature ageing and makes your skin appear dry and dull.
- Avoid using harsh astringents, alcohol based toners or peels on skin. Cream/oil based cosmetics keep your skin moisturized for longer hours.
- Winters can exacerbate a few skin problems and help must be sought immediately.
Stay happy- it will show on your skin.
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Last reviewed at: 26.Dec.2018
Kindly comment on my psoriasis prescription.
Query:
Hi doctor,
I have been suffering from psoriasis in my palm. When I was 12 years old, I had this disease for the first time. After taking some medicines it disappeared. But, it used to come on and off. In the past one year, I have faced this problem quite often. In between, I had homeopathy. As it ca...
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Dr. Atishay Bukharia
Cosmetologist, Dermatologist, Family Physician, General Practitioner, HIV AIDS Specialist, Plastic Surgeon, Venereologist
Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
Yes, your treatment is right. But, do not take Folitrax for long duration (Methotrexate) as it can adversely affect your liver and immunity.
Also, if it is limited to palm and soles, then there is no need to take it. Because, Folitrax is meant for use in severe pso...
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After applying Permethrin for scabies my baby got rashes. What to do now?
Query:
Hi doctor,
My 4.5 months old baby girl was diagnosed with scabies before a month. Her pediatrician advised to apply Permethrin both for mother and baby. After applying she got new rashes all over the body, especially on face, around cheeks and both lower legs, feet and sole. Now on her back three or...
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Dr. Atishay Bukharia
Cosmetologist, Dermatologist, Family Physician, General Practitioner, HIV AIDS Specialist, Plastic Surgeon, Venereologist
Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
Please send the photographs of the lesion. She might be suffering from atopic dermatitis. I can able to give a definite diagnosis only after seeing the lesion.
Revert back with the photographs to a dermatologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/d...
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Do I need hospitalization for psoriasis?
Query:
Hi doctor,
I am suffering from severe psoriasis. I also have something else going on along with the psoriasis. My skin is red, swollen, pus filled and large yellow scales of skin are coming off. I cannot touch anything on my skin as it causes extreme pain. It is also hot to touch. I picked all the s...
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Dr. Jyotisterna Mittal
Dermatologist
Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
I have read your query in detail, saw the pictures (attachment removed to protect patient identity) and do understand your concern.
This pus filled lesions is a form of psoriasis called pustular psoriasis.Also you seem to be going into psoriatic erythroderma that is invol...
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Can you help me in getting my itching treated?
Query:
Hello doctor,
I am suffering from itching in different parts of the body for the last three years. It increases during winter season, though it stays in summer season also. I had a past history of head dandruff, face itch and rashes, which was cured and relieved. At present, I am facing problem of i...
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Dr. Jyotisterna Mittal
Dermatologist
Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
You seem to be suffering from atopic dermatitis.
Do you suffer from any allergies? Is there any history of asthma in your family?
Moisturizers, which are specially meant for such conditions and other medicines can be used. For example Aveeno or Cetaphil DAM lotion.
I...
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