Many people with neurodermatitis are familiar with the problem in winter: the already irritated skin is further irritated by the cold and dry heating air. For many, this means additional stress, itchy skin and discomfort. Therefore, you should take good care of your skin and look after yourself, especially in the cold winter months. We have collected interesting and helpful information for you on how you can protect your sensitive neurodermatitis skin in winter.
Contents:
1. Why does neurodermatitis get worse in winter?
2. Is it possible that neurodermatitis only occurs in winter?
3. Which parts of the body should be cared for particularly well in winter if you have neurodermatitis?
4. Which cream helps with atopic eczema in winter?
5. Proper care for neurodermatitis in winter: Our 4 tips
Why does neurodermatitis actually get worse in winter?
In winter in particular, people with atopic dermatitis experience more severe symptoms, known as flare-ups. This is mainly due to the winter cold and the dry heating air. This causes the skin to dry out even faster and is therefore particularly irritable. Since the skin barrier is already severely weakened in people with atopic dermatitis and the natural protective function is thus impaired, the skin is severely stressed by the constant alternation of cold and heat. The additional friction from rough clothing, such as wool sweaters, causes the skin to become increasingly red and inflamed. The skin begins to itch and immunological reactions are triggered. The so-called itch-scratch cycle takes its course.
Is it possible that you only have neurodermatitis in winter?
The course of the disease in neurodermatitis is different for everyone and is individual. Everyone reacts differently to different stimuli - including the special stimuli in winter, such as the heating air, the constant temperature changes and the associated sweating. Neurodermatitis is considered a chronic disease, progresses in bouts and exists all year round. However, it is possible that some people with neurodermatitis only have to struggle with the symptoms in winter and remain largely free of bouts in summer.
Which parts of the body should be cared for particularly well in winter if you have neurodermatitis?
Continuous basic skin care also plays a very important role in winter: your skin needs this to strengthen the skin barrier as much as possible and to prevent further skin irritations caused by additional trigger factors. Make sure to pay attention to the areas that are particularly exposed to the cold, e.g. hands and face, but also to your own particularly sensitive areas, which are often affected when you have a flare-up of neurodermatitis.
Which cream helps with atopic eczema in winter?
The key to success is often a lot of moisture! Apply a very moisturizing cream without fragrances to your irritated skin at least twice a day, such as our med basic cream . With its clean, reduced formula of vegetable fats, the cream is ideal as basic care for very dry and itchy skin.
Did you know that 98% of our customers in our last survey in September 2024 (247 customers) stated that their skin was less dry thanks to the basic cream? 99% of the affected children with neurodermatitis showed an improvement in their skin condition within the first few weeks of regular use of the basic cream. We think that's really great!
Here you can read all the results of the survey about our med care !
How to properly care for neurodermatitis in winter: Our 4 tips
1.The right care routine:
Apply the right basic care product at least twice a day to ensure your skin is sufficiently moisturized. A bath with a moisturizing bath oil, such as our med care bath , complements your care routine in winter. But make sure that you do not bathe for longer than 10 minutes and that the water is not too hot. This will avoid additional skin irritation.
2. The right sun protection:
You should also protect your skin from the sun in winter. We recommend a sun cream without fragrances for particularly sensitive skin, such as our med sun balm SPF50. It offers extra high sun protection for the face and particularly sensitive skin, even in winter. Natural, nourishing oils moisturize and protect your skin from the cold!
3. Ventilate properly!
The dry heating air is a trigger factor for many people with sensitive skin in winter. Therefore, ventilate the rooms in your home at regular intervals. You can also keep the air moist, for example with a humidifier or with a bowl of water on the radiator.
4.The right clothing:
Cozy, warm wool sweaters for winter - unfortunately, for many people with neurodermatitis, they are the ultimate itch: rough materials such as wool can irritate the skin even more. Our tip: simply wear a smooth cotton shirt under your favorite sweater! We also recommend that you wear gloves, a hat and a scarf made of cotton. Also make sure you wear breathable clothing to avoid heat build-up due to the changing temperatures.
OUR EXPERT
Dr. med Michaela Hagemann I boep founder, doctor & mother of three
