Cover News Reporter Qiu Tian.
In winter, many people's bodies and faces begin to have dandruff, which not only affects the appearance, but also affects life with itchingSome people like to use hot water to "scald" when taking a bath, and the more "hot" the result, the more serious it isWhat are the precautions for bathing in winter?The reporter interviewed Dr. Wang Fan of the Department of Venereal Diseases of West China Hospital of Sichuan University
Why does it produce oil in summer and peel off in winter?
When it comes to the problem of being oily or prone to dryness and peeling, Wang Fan said that first of all, you need to figure out your skin type. There are 5 types of classic **, namely neutral**, dry**, oily**, mixed** and sensitive**. The vast majority of people are oily, dry, or mixed**.
1.Oily**, sebum secretion is vigorous, the surface is greasy and shiny, the pores are enlarged, and acne and folliculitis are prone to occur.
2.Dry**, less sebum secretion, **dry, scaling, delicate, dull, prone to fine wrinkles and pigmentation.
3.Mixed ** is oily dry, often characterized by oiliness in the middle of the face, while the cheeks and temporal region are dry**.
4.Normal** is the ideal skin type, ** is neither dry nor greasy, smooth, firm and elastic.
5.Sensitivity is a sub-health state, which is prone to symptoms such as burning pain and itching after external stimulation, and various problems occur in severe cases.
In summer, the living environment has high temperature and humidity, and the sebum secretion is vigorous, especially for oily **, it will often appear more "oily", while dry ** may subjectively tend to be more neutral**, less oily, skin quality appears better, delicate and elastic.
In winter, the living environment has a low temperature and low humidity, the metabolism slows down, the secretion of sebum and the water content are further reduced, and the dryness will be drier, tighter, red, and even peeling and chapped, while the oily ** may subjectively tend to be more neutral**, with proper oiliness and smoothness and firmness.
What should I do when peeling?
*If the peeling begins, the lack of moisture and oil is already severe. At this time, we must sound the "alarm bell" of scientific skin care as soon as possible, so as not to change from an "oasis" to a "desert", and even cause sensitivity**, erythema, papules and telangiectasia and other problems. Wang Fan said.
If we want to take good care of our ** in the cold and dry winter, moisturizing "is the key." Some people may think, don't I wipe and moisturize every day?What's there to teach about this?Wang Fan told reporters that many people's moisturizing has no effect because they did not choose the right skin care products.
There are three types of skin care products on the market, namely encapsulants, moisture absorbers, and emollients.
1.The encapsulant mainly prevents water evaporation by forming a protective film, and the common ingredients are silicone oil, petroleum jelly, etc.
2.Hygroscopic agent is able to absorb and preserve external moisture to the stratum corneum, although it can indeed play a better moisturizing role in a humid environment, but in a dry environment, it may bring the moisture of the dermis to the epidermis, and it may seem to be "moisturizing" for a short time, but it may be drier later, and the common ingredients are propylene glycol, glycerin, etc.
3.Emollients mainly play a connecting role and reinforce our protective layer, and the common ingredients are diisopropyl dioleic acid.
For dry faces** that already have flaking, a combination of hygroscopic and encapsulant products is recommended for better hydration. For parts of the body that are covered by clothing and may not be as dry**, consider choosing a moisture absorber-based product to better lock in moisture. At the same time, moisturizing multiple times and sufficient amounts on weekdays can also play a more effective role in skin care.
What are the precautions for bathing in winter?
In addition to the above-mentioned "moisturizing" is very important for ** maintenance, scientific bathing is also an important part of winter skin care. Wang Fan said that the purpose of bathing is to remove excess oil, dust and makeup residue. Some people like to "burn" in winter baths, feeling comfortable, and at the same time love to rub hard, wanting to remove the "dead skin" on their bodies as much as possible. Actually, these are incorrect bathing methods.
1.For bathing in winter, it is recommended that the water should be lukewarm but not hot, and it is best to keep it at about 40.
2.If you want to cleanse your face, you can choose cooler water to reduce the irritation of your face.
3.Do not rub vigorously on the body and face to reduce the damage to **.
4.Moderately reduce the frequency of bathing or using facial cleansers.
*How can dryness and itchiness be relieved?
If you are dry and itchy in winter, in addition to the above-mentioned scientific bathing and moisturizing and moisturizing, you can also consider using some common over-the-counter topical anti-itch drugs, such as calamine lotion or anti-itch drugs containing peppermint, etc., for an external anti-itch treatment**.
Especially for the elderly, their own sebum secretion ability is relatively weak, prone to dryness and itching of the limbs, coupled with some misunderstandings in bathing and skin care, may lead to more serious dryness and itching of the body, and at the same time, if you keep scratching, there may be a variety of red rashes, dry eczema, secondary infections and other problems. For the elderly, scientific bath and skin care is even more important.
Of course, if the itching symptoms are severe, and even some obvious rashes appear, then it is recommended to seek medical attention as soon as possible, and under the evaluation and guidance of the doctor, the corresponding treatment or **.
In short, the winter weather is cold and dry, and if you want to have a "frozen age" instead of "frostbite", scientific bathing and moisturizing are the key. For those who have already developed a rash or severe itching, it is best to go to the first department outpatient clinic.