During the summer months, a lot of attention is paid to skin care, especially related to sun protection, cancer prevention and premature aging.
But Cold is also felt on the skinEspecially in those who live with dermatological diseases, such as rosacea, atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, which can see a deterioration in symptoms.
This is warned from the division of dermatology of the hospital De Clínicas, where up to almost a third of medical consultations in the winter months are directly or indirectly related to Cold and heated environment effectsField
Graciela Manzur, head of the department of dermatology of the institution that integrates the network of hospitals Dry skin (skin xerosis), Cracking lips (heit), and to deteriorate the symptoms of conditions, such as Atopic dermatitisIN Rosacea And psoriasis “They break with severe cold.”
And although they are not so frequent, they also serve as dermatosis, typical of low temperatures, such as erythema or celebrities, or celebrities Sabans (“In the last winter, it increased as the number of cases”), Cold paniculite (Inflammation of the subcutaneous oily tissue, which manifests itself in the form of disorders and harm, when they feel them), Reino Phenomenon (which causes a feeling of numbness and cold in some areas of the body, such as the fingers and legs) and Cold urticariaField
Cold reduces the activity of the sebaceous glands and, therefore, the production of skin fat and lipids, which make up the hydrolypid mantle, which worsens the barrier function and facilitates the loss of water. “The result is more dry, strap and reactive skin“They explain from the division of dermatology clinics.
In addition, the use of furnaces and heating reduces moisture from the medium. These conditions added to low temperatures are jealous of protection. “There is a decrease in the expression of antimicrobial peptides that This facilitates enjoyment In cracked skin. “
But not only the cold has skin effects. Also, the wind that destroys the corneal layer, especially in open areas, such as the face, lips and arms. And thus favors The appearance of microfigationswhich increases the risk of inflammation and penetration of irritants or allergens.
In addition to cold and wind, there are other factors that affect the health of the skin in winter. Among them heating, changes in hygienic habits, the use of irritating clothing, the lower exposition of the sun, Changes in food and moistureThe use of rebounds, scarves or clothes adapted to the neck.
Those who live with Rosacea know this: changes in the temperature that they experience during the day when the transition from external cold to the hot environment feel them in the face. The reason is that these sharp modifications generate reactive vasodilation, which can Aggravates typical redness Rosacea.
The cold also increases flashes and exacerbates the symptoms of irritation in people with Atopic dermatitisA chronic skin disease, which has a significant effect on the quality of life and the symptoms of which worsen at winter temperatures.
Dry skin, contact with Materials such as woolInfections and dry air of winter, influenza and sudden changes in temperature are one of the factors that affect deterioration.
To avoid or reduce the influence on the quality of life, experts advise people with allergies to the skin, increasing care at this time.
From the region of dermatology, the De Clínicas hospital, they released general skin care advice in winter and what symptoms should not be transmitted.
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