If during the summer, people experience rashes, sun burn and the like, certain skin conditions can occur also during winter season. These skin conditions are usually normal because of the weather that can easily be remedied, but there are other skin ailments that seem to get worse if not treated precisely.

One of these skin ailments during winter season is Eczema. It is a skin sensitivity that emerges as a rash. It is recommended that people with eczema should avoid wearing wool or heavy synthetic fabrics directly on their skin. These fabrics can cause friction that causes the irritation. Tip: avoid cold winds and wear cotton layer clothes instead of wool or synthetic fabrics, because cotton will protect from friction.

Another skin condition during the winter season is the Psoriasis. This is when skin cells overproduce themselves, usually five times the normal rate. Psoriasis creates scaly patching or plaque. This happens during the winter because there is less humidity in the air which makes it hard for the skin to retain moisture. Applying moisturizers and using warm (not hot) water when bathing can shun away psoriasis.

Cruel dandruff or Seborrheic dermatitis, can aggravate extensively during the winter. To avoid this condition, avoid shampooing frequently, but some medications that you need to apply to stop too much dandruff will come as shampoo. If it worsens, you can always visit your skin doctor, the dermatologist.

Supplement your skin by taking flaxseed oil every day.  It might not be the best tasting stuff in the world but this is a very effective moisturizer for your body that you can only take orally. Besides that, it also has many health benefits because it’s very rich in fatty acids.  Refrigerated flaxseed oil has a more mild, fresh taste than warm oil.  If you don’t like the idea of swallowing one or two tablespoons of the oil every day, you can also buy it in capsule form.  Most health food stores and whole foods stores have both kinds.  Make sure you ask your doctor’s advice before you take any food supplments, especially if you are pregnant.