How Weather Changes Affect Health

Eczema

Eczema is an umbrella term used for a group of medical conditions that irritate or inflame the skin, such as psoriasis. There are quite a few different causes of eczema and ways to exacerbate symptoms, but one of the most common is the dry, cold air of winter. The lack of moisture in the air as well as the cold temperature first causes the skin to dry, which for individuals with eczema can result in cracked and bleeding skin, as well as red blotches upon using lotions to help bring moisture back if the air had enough of an impact. Warm and moist air, or even just warm air, can alleviate many symptoms of eczema. It can do this to a point where during the late spring and throughout the summer, an individual with eczema may not experience any symptoms whatsoever.

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