Does cold weather make eczema worse?

Haan na, thand me toh skin bilkul dry aur safed ho jati hai, aur itching toh pucho mat. My son gets red patches on his elbows every winter. We just apply warm coconut oil twice a day, isse thoda aaram milta hai.

The dry air and low humidity inside air-conditioned or heated rooms definitely aggravate eczema. When I visited my doctor at Kokilaben Hospital, she advised me to use specific soap-free cleansers instead of regular soaps. Please ask your dermatologist for a customized winter skincare routine.

For mild winter itching, applying fresh aloe vera gel or pure mustard oil helps a lot in keeping the skin moist. However, if the eczema starts bleeding or gets infected due to constant scratching, please see a skin specialist immediately.

Absolutely, the dry winter wind strips away skin moisture and makes eczema flare up intensely.

In our younger days, we always used homemade virgin coconut oil mixed with a tiny bit of camphor to soothe itchy winter skin. It works well, but if the skin is very raw, one must avoid experimenting and consult a proper doctor.

I used to think my winter eczema was just basic dry skin and kept ignoring the deep cracks until they got severely infected. Don't make the same mistake of waiting; get it checked by a proper doctor before it becomes painful.

The cold weather reduces humidity, which breaks down the skin's natural barrier. Try to apply a thick moisturizer within three minutes of taking a lukewarm bath to lock in the hydration. Avoid very hot water as it actually worsens the dryness.