Although winter is not as hot as summer, it is also a season of high incidence of skin diseases. Don't just think about annoying skin problems in summer. The climate in winter is dry, and people will feel abnormal itching when they sleep at night, so they will scratch with their hands, which will only make their skin itch more and more. In winter, the skin is easy to dry, which will scratch the skin and form infection.

1, what should I do if my skin itches in winter?

Traditional Chinese medicine believes that skin itching in winter is caused by dryness and evil spirits, and blood heat invades the body surface. Generally, it can be stopped with cold medicine. If it is particularly uncomfortable itching, you may wish to apply a cold compress to the itchy place, but don't forget to cover the quilt to avoid catching cold. You can also apply ointment of mint and borneol to relieve itching, and don't use hormone drugs.

2. Nursing methods of skin itching

You don't need to bathe every day in winter. If you sweat, wash it down. Don't bathe often, and don't use soap. In winter, you should use a weakly acidic cleaner for bathing and a moisturizing cream after bathing. You can choose a medical moisturizer to moisturize your skin. If your skin is not dry, it won't itch so much. Drink plenty of water every day to ensure the intake of eight glasses of water, which is beneficial to metabolism and improves skin itching.

3, skin itching health guide

Don't wear clothes made of chemical fiber to moisturize the main skin in winter. Underwear should choose cotton clothes to reduce the irritation of clothes to the skin. You should also keep a balanced diet and don't eat spicy and irritating food. If the abnormal itching of the skin has not been improved by the above methods, please go to the hospital for examination and treatment immediately. Skin itching may also be caused by some diseases. Don't take it lightly.