Winter Itch Causes and Treatment - Verywell Health
网页2024年8月2日 · Winter itch, also known as pruritus hiemalis, is a type of dermatitis (skin irritation or inflammation) brought on by cold weather and irritated by other factors. You may have experienced winter itch in the past if you noticed dry, red, scaly skin after being out in the cold.
Winter Itch (and How to Treat It) - Vista Dermatology
网页2020年1月9日 · Winter itch, also known as pruritus hiemalis, is a type of dermatitis that can affect you most during cold weather. It can affect any part of the body (except the hands, face, feet and scalp), but it is most common on the legs. Asteatotic eczema is another form of winter itch, and it has similar symptoms.
Winter itch - DermNet
网页Winter itch, also known as pruritus hiemalis, is a type of subclinical dermatitis, that affects individuals during cold weather. Clinical signs of winter itch. Apparently normal skin. Excoriations. Dermatitis. Who gets winter itch? Winter itch can affect the healthy population of all ages, but has a higher prevalence in older people with dry skin.
Why Do My Legs Itch? 18 Possible Causes of Itchy Legs - WebMD
网页2023年5月12日 · Itchy legs? The cause could be as minor as dry skin or as serious as kidney disease from diabetes. Here’s what else could cause it, plus tips for relief.
Why Are My Legs Itchy? Potential Causes and How to Treat It
网页2024年9月19日 · Itchy legs can be caused by dry skin, but it may also be a sign of more serious conditions such as poor circulation, nerve damage, and diabetes. It's important to avoid scratching your itchy legs, as this may cause further damage to the skin and can make the area feel even more sensitive.
What to do about dry skin in winter - Harvard Health
网页2011年2月1日 · Fortunately, there are many simple and inexpensive things you can do to relieve winter dry skin, also known as winter itch or winter xerosis. Wintertime poses a special problem because humidity is low both outdoors and indoors, and the water content of the epidermis (the outermost layer of skin) tends to reflect the level of humidity a...
Causes of Itchy Lower Legs and How to Find Relief - Verywell Health
网页2024年6月11日 · Causes of itchy legs can range from dry skin to allergies to nerve damage. Home remedies such as oatmeal baths, topical antihistamine and/or steroidal creams, and keeping your skin hydrated by applying moisturizer may help stop itchiness.
Avoid ‘winter itch’ — and know when to see a doctor
网页2017年11月29日 · Winter can be brutal for skin. For many people, it’s the season of the itch. Some skin conditions need special treatment and care from a dermatologist, like me. But dry, itchy skin usually can be prevented and treated with these steps: 1. Moisturize. 2. Moisturize. 3. Moisturize. It just can’t be stressed enough.
Winter rash: Causes, treatment, and prevention - Medical News Today
网页2024年7月16日 · Winter rash occurs when the skin loses too much moisture due to exposure to cold, dry air. The rash may involve itching, inflammation, and flaky patches of skin.
Itchy Legs: Causes, Symptoms, Treatments, and Home Remedies - Healthline
网页2019年6月13日 · Itchy legs can be causes by something as simple as dry skin or razor burn. More serious conditions can come from complications from pregnancy and diabetes. If the itch doesn't go away,...