{"id":4896,"date":"2016-12-28T15:02:28","date_gmt":"2016-12-28T15:02:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.YourChennai.com\/?p=4896"},"modified":"2016-12-28T15:02:28","modified_gmt":"2016-12-28T15:02:28","slug":"winter-skin-and-hair-care","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yourchennai.com\/index.php\/2016\/12\/28\/winter-skin-and-hair-care\/","title":{"rendered":"Winter skin and hair care"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Winter skin and hair care and how to overcome them.<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Dr Fatima Mohammed, Dermatologist, Bangalore<\/em><\/h3>\n

Common skin issues being faced in winter<\/h4>\n
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  • Dry and itchy skin<\/li>\n
  • Increased irritation due to soaps and fragrances<\/li>\n
  • Chapped lips<\/li>\n
  • Exacerbation of skin conditions alike eczema , psoriasis, acne and rosacea.<\/li>\n
  • Increased incidences of cold induced urticaria, a condition in which itchy bumps develop on a patch of skin making it irritable<\/li>\n
  • Keratosis pilaris that are tiny red bumps on the upper arm and thigh can get aggravated and itchy in winter.<\/li>\n
  • Episodes of vascular conditions like Reynolds disease where the fingers get blue, cyanosed and painful.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Common hair issues being faced in winter.<\/h4>\n
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    • Dry itchy scalp.<\/li>\n
    • Increase in hair fall due to scratching and reduced blood circulation associated with cold weather.<\/li>\n
    • Infections like bacterial folliculitis and fungal infections.<\/li>\n
    • Exacerbation of scalp conditions like eczema, seborrheic dermatitis and psoriasis.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Tips and Tricks to combat winter skin and hair issues.<\/h4>\n
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      • 8 \u00e2\u20ac\u201c 12 liters of water and fruit juices to hydrate and nourish your skin. Drink even if you do not feel thirsty; don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t be bothered about increased trips to the washroom<\/li>\n
      • Exercise for at least 30 minutes 5 times a week. To boost the blood circulation which is crucial for general health as well as skin health<\/li>\n
      • A healthy diet rich in vitamins A, C, B-complex,. Minerals like calcium and Zinc along with plenty of nuts and seeds to replenish the body\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s resources of Vitamin E and omega 3 fatty acids which play an integral part in the skin barrier \u00e2\u20ac\u201chydrating mechanism.<\/li>\n
      • Keep showers short.<\/li>\n
      • Use only Luke-warm water.<\/li>\n
      • Change your skin care to soap free, fragrance free cleansers and body washes.<\/li>\n
      • A cup full of bath oil or emollient to be added to bath water.<\/li>\n
      • Apply a good amount of inert, fragrance free, non-comedogenic moisturizer immediately after bath on slightly wet skin, pat dry.<\/li>\n
      • Use sulphate free, moisturizing shampoos and conditioners.<\/li>\n
      • Hydrating hair masks at least once a week.<\/li>\n
      • Keep the body warm with adequate thermals.<\/li>\n
      • When outdoors keep skin and hair covered and protected with gloves, scarfs, sunglasses.<\/li>\n
      • Use a non-comedogenic vitamin enriched moisturizer and a good sunblock even in winter. Although the sun\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s rays are less intense the dry skin can cause deeper damage cumulating to faster ageing of skin.<\/li>\n
      • Apply any virgin oil over entire scalp and hair at least once a week.<\/li>\n
      • Use anti-dandruff shampoos a couple of times a week on the scalp and let it work for 3-5 minutes to rid the scalp of the scales and fungal infection.<\/li>\n
      • Use an exfoliating scrub at least once a week on your face and body to remove al the uneven dry, dead skin build up that happens in winter followed by good deep hydrating collagen body butter.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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