The winter weather is cold and dry: it’s making me really itchy. What can I do?

Itchy skin in the cold and dry weather can be an annoying problem. The good news is there are several things you can do to help nourish and protect your skin from the cold weather and low humidity. Low humidity means more water evaporates from your skin leaving behind dehydrated, flaky and sometimes cracked skin. The main defense against this problem is doing everything you can to “lock in” moisture and re-establish the natural oils on your skin that go away with showering and bathing. What I recommend is to avoid very hot showers. My general rule is that if your shower leaves a fog on the mirror, then it is too hot. Keep it short and as mild as you can stand it. In the shower use a mild moisturizing soap such as Cerave, Dove or Cetaphil. Avoid fragrant soaps and only wash the “dirty” spots. Unless you have been exercising or working and getting very sweaty, generally the underarms, genital area, feet and face will do. After the shower, pat dry. Leave a little bit of moisture on your skin and then apply a good moisturizing cream (non-fragranced)  on all of your dry areas. Oils are also good, and a popular choice is coconut oil in place of a moisturizer.

Questions you may be too shy—or too worried-—to ask your doctor.

What does the term SPF mean?
What number do you recommend for my face and body? 
What is the best way to rehydrate my skin after sun exposure?

Robert Frost once wrote, “The best way out is always through.”

Is it important to seek treatment for hearing loss?

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Sports are fun, challenging and empowering. Sports injuries are not! Learn more about how to avoid some of the most common sports injuries and play on.

Sports are fun, challenging and empowering. Sports injuries are not! Learn more about how to avoid some of the most common sports injuries and play on.