The dryness of the environment causes water to evaporate very quickly. As the water evaporates, it removes moisture from the skin too. So exposure to water actually dehydrates the skin faster.
After washing your hands, seal them with a towel immediately and gently pat dry. You should do the same to your body after a bath.
Such simple habits help to prevent what is commonly known as winter itch. As one age and gets older each year, the likelihood of suffering from winter itch is even higher.
Your hands and your fingers tend to suffer more due to their constant contact with the elements. Use simple hand creams to help protect them against the elements in the environment and retain moisture. Use therapeutic options when the hands are suffering from itch and cracks.
- CREAMS FOR ENIVRONMENTAL PROTECTION
These creams build a barrier between your skin and the cold, dry winter weather. Use a good, bland moisturizing cream frequently.
Use creams and not lotions. Lotions are absorbed quickly into the skin. It will form the protective barrier that is required.Switch to a cream or ointment base during winter!
- THERAPEUTIC OPTIONS
Are you suffering from painful cracks around the fingertips? Do you have hard and dry skin on the hands?
You may need some prescription options or antibiotic ointments to treat and heal the cracks and fissured areas.
Do you have a past history of this type of condition? In this case, plan ahead and keep your regular therapeutic creams handy. Apply them before any fissures form.
Do you have psoriasis or eczemas? Consult your dermatologist and keep your prescriptions and ointments handy. Ask your doctor about the moisturizers that you should use.
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