The winter season can lead to increased dryness, irritation, and discomfort. For the nearly 85 million people living with skin diseases, winter may trigger flare-ups.
From itchy patches to painful inflammation, there are five chronic skin conditions that tend to worsen during the colder months. Several strategies can keep symptoms under control.
Visit with our experienced dermatology specialists at Latham Dermatology in Latham, New York, to maintain healthy, vibrant, and beautiful skin year-round.
Recurring symptoms of skin conditions warranting a visit with your dermatologist include:
When skin problems worsen in the colder, drier air this winter season, treatment at Latham Dermatology provides relief.
Here are skin conditions that may worsen during the winter months and ways to treat them:
Eczema can lead to dryness, itching, rashes, bumps, thickened skin, swelling, scaling, flaking, or crusting. These symptoms might worsen when the air is cold and dry. Fortunately, over-the-counter medicines, prescription medications, and light therapy provide year-round symptom relief. Your dermatologist tailors a treatment plan offering lasting outcomes.
If you’re prone to rashes, the colder months may worsen your condition. Winter rashes can present as itching, redness, bumps, swelling, and sensitivity. Your dermatologist identifies the root cause of a rash to determine the best way to ease your symptoms.
They may suggest avoiding allergens and other triggers, using over-the-counter or prescription medications, or altering your skin care regimen to reduce the risk of further problems.
Symptoms of rosacea that may worsen in the colder, drier weather include facial flushing, redness, swollen bumps, visible veins, burning, irritated eyes, or an enlarged nose. If symptoms begin to act up, your dermatologist might suggest oral or topical medications, laser treatments, lifestyle changes, or other options to keep them at bay.
Psoriasis can cause rashes, bumps, discoloration, scaling, flaking, itching, cracked skin, pitted nails, and more. If your psoriasis worsens during the colder winter months, the Latham Dermatology experts offer personalized psoriasis treatments. Examples include over-the-counter or prescription medications, light therapy, and/or lifestyle changes.
Acne may worsen during the winter because of weather changes, making breakouts more prevalent or severe. Latham Dermatology offers simple treatments that clear up acne blemishes (whiteheads, blackheads, pimples, etc.) and reduce the risk of acne scarring.
Examples include oral medications, topical treatments, changes to the skin care routine, and other lifestyle changes.
Minimize the risk of skin concerns this winter by:
Avoid worsening skin conditions during the colder months by contacting us at Latham Dermatology by phone or requesting an appointment online today.
