How to deal with dry skin in the winter season

Written By غالب أبوبكر on 2021/01/05

This article was written originally in Arabic and is translated using a 3rd party automated service. ArabiaWeather is not responsible for any grammatical errors whatsoever.

Arab Weather - In winter we are often exposed to cold winds that lead to dry skin, followed by cracks of the skin, especially in exposed areas of the skin such as the face and hands. Here we mean dry skin in the winter season as a temporary condition that occurs as a result of exposure to a constriction of blood vessels, which leads to a lack of access to food and fluids needed to nourish and hydrate the skin and the surface layers of it, as well as a result of the skin's loss of oils that make it soft and stretchy and protect the skin from external factors. Usually, the injury is focused on the face, lips and hands, with the possibility of dehydration in the rest of the body.

What are the causes of dry skin in winter?

Dry skin in winter is due to two main reasons:

  1. Constriction of the blood vessels due to the decrease in temperature and the attempt of the skin to further widen the capillaries.
  2. The skin's pores are shrinking, and the sebaceous and sweat glands secrete properly.

There are also auxiliary factors such as:

What are the symptoms of dry skin in the winter?

There are distinct symptoms of dry skin in winter, the most important of which are: the feeling that the skin is tight, tough, shrinking and dry, with redness and itching that can be exacerbated and affected by irritating factors. And the condition can develop and complications occur if not treated, and it becomes light cracks or sunken, sometimes with bleeding.

What is the treatment for dry skin in the winter?

Treat dry skin in the winter season by following the following steps:

How can I prevent dry skin in the winter?

In order to have a moist skin and avoid drying out in the winter, we must follow the following guidelines:

Source: Cura

This article was written originally in Arabic and is translated using a 3rd party automated service. ArabiaWeather is not responsible for any grammatical errors whatsoever.


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