{"id":3532,"date":"2018-01-22T20:41:52","date_gmt":"2018-01-22T20:41:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/flushinghospital.org\/newsletter\/?p=3532"},"modified":"2018-01-22T20:47:56","modified_gmt":"2018-01-22T20:47:56","slug":"winter-skin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/flushinghospital.org\/newsletter\/winter-skin\/","title":{"rendered":"Winter Skin"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>Winter can be a particularly harsh season for our skin. During this time of year, temperatures are cold and we spend more time indoors where heating systems tend to deplete the water content in the air.\u00a0 Low humidity in our environment contributes to dry skin.<\/p>\n

Dry skin commonly appears as being rough and flaky patches, which can show up anywhere on the body but mostly on the arms and legs. In severe cases, your\u00a0skin can develop creases and cracks when it is extremely dry.<\/p>\n

Drying of the skin typically occurs when the outer layer of the skin, called the stratum corneum, becomes compromised.\u00a0The stratum corneum which is composed of dead skin cells and natural oils; acts as a protective layer that prevents\u00a0water from evaporating from the surface. When water evaporates, outer skin cells become flaky and will cause cracks and fissures.<\/p>\n

There\u00a0are steps you can take to retain moisture and prevent dry skin. Here are a few:
\n\u2022\u00a0Bathe in warm water, never hot
\n\u2022\u00a0Use mild soaps that contain moisturizing creams
\n\u2022\u00a0Pat the skin dry with soft towels
\n\u2022\u00a0Use a moisturizer several times a day on exposed areas of the body.
\n\u2022\u00a0Drink a lot of water
\n\u2022\u00a0Apply sunscreen to prevent drying out from the sun\u2019s rays
\n\u2022\u00a0Wear gloves
\n\u2022\u00a0Avoid wearing wet articles of clothes outdoors.
\n\u2022\u00a0Have a humidifier in the home<\/p>\n

If you would like to speak with a doctor about your winter skin care,\u00a0please call 718-670-5486 to schedule an appointment at Flushing Hospital Medical Center.<\/p>\n

All content of this newsletter is intended for general information purposes only and is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Please consult a medical professional before adopting any of the suggestions on this page. You must never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking medical treatment based upon any content of this newsletter. PROMPTLY CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN OR CALL 911 IF YOU BELIEVE YOU HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY.<\/strong> <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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