“Humidifiers are wonderful.”Studies on human skin function found the top layers of skin holds less water in low-humidity conditions. The main problem with dry skin is that it is uncomfortable. ADPatients with atopic dermatitis — the most common form of eczema with its characteristic red, itchy skin — are particularly sensitive to winter dryness and can experience flare-ups. The easiest route to managing dry skin in winter is to use a moisturizer. One study compared six commercially available moisturizers that contain different mixes of therapeutic agents on the skin of 80 people with moderately or severely dry skin.

Source: Washington Post February 01, 2020 15:00 UTC