7 Tips To Protect Your Skin From The Cold

Watch out! In cold weather women are more vulnerable to skin problems. According to the specialists of the Mexican Foundation for Dermatology, we must be very attentive to certain conditions that usually appear during the cold days, but that are aggravated by the low temperatures.

The most common is neurosis or extreme dryness of the skin. This dryness may predispose other skin problems. In people with circulatory problems, for example, they can get worse when the thermometer goes down. This is because, during the winter, the skin suffers from dehydration since the cold decreases the relative humidity of the air and this gets to dry the epidermis considerably.

The skin is a very delicate organ

As for the frequency of these skin disorders, it is believed that women are more vulnerable than men, although they also present them. Experts say that the white skin is more sensitive than the brunette, and older people come to consult more often because the itching is accentuated in almost the entire body.

Cold can also lead to the appearance of scabies (red lesions on the hands), cold urticaria, lived reticulated is (a kind of siliceous coloring of the extremities), sacrosanctness (purple hands and feet) and Rayna's phenomenon (reddening of the skin Also in extremities). The latter can accompany generalized diseases, or it is presented in isolation leaving lesions that impact even in the newborn.

7 Tips To Protect Your Skin From The Cold

1. During the cold months you have to moisturize the entire body, but especially the face and hands, as they are the most exposed parts to low temperatures. Never forget the care of the lips, much damaged by the cold. To do this, dermatologists recommend using sunscreens with sun protection and, above all, avoid wetting them with saliva when they are dry, because, although at first it gives a sensation of relief, later produces an even greater irritation and dryness.

2. Do not abuse hot water baths. Although in winter they are always appreciated, it should not be abused because they damage the epidermis and are bad for circulation. In addition, after the shower is always recommended to end with a jet of cold water, especially in the legs.

3. Use a soap of quality and appropriate for each type of skin. Specialists recommend that it be smooth, neutral and non-aggressive. The best soaps are those of oats, although they have the disadvantage that sometimes they leave the tub very slippery, and can be dangerous for the elderly. It is important to use soaps appropriate for children. Dermatologists recommend using oats and then moisturize the skin abundantly, because they ensure that excess hydration is never bad; what can be harmful is not using the right cream for each skin type.

4. Take special care with the sudden changes of temperature when entering and leaving the premises with heating, as the passage from cold to heat or vice versa is negative for the skin, especially for sensitive.

5. Avoid non-breathable or irritating clothing or footwear

6. Patients with dry, sensitive skin or skin conditions that worsen in winter should seek to increase the environmental humidity of the home or workplace. This can be achieved by humidifiers, humidifying systems or simply by placing wet towels on radiators or heat sources. This type of measures can also relieve other diseases such as asthma or problems of dryness in the mucous membranes

7. Pay special attention to the skin of children and elderly people. The appearance of dry plaques, fissures and scales is common in these population groups because they are more sensitive to winter changes.
If you have any doubt or skin problem, it is always best to go to the dermatologist.