Dry and itchy skin on calves in winter

In the northern region, most of us encounter a problem in winter, that is, the dry and itchy skin on the calves. There are many reasons for this problem, such as a lot of static electricity on the body when taking off clothes before going to bed, a lot of white flakes on the underwear, dry and itchy calves, and the problem will occur again soon after applying post-bath moisturizing lotion after taking a shower. This is because in winter, our bodies are in air-conditioned rooms or radiator rooms every day, the body is seriously dehydrated, resulting in dry skin. So, how do we take care of the skin on our feet? How do we alleviate this kind of dry and itchy skin symptoms?

1. The wind is relatively strong outdoors in winter, and some people wear mostly clothes above the knees, often neglecting to keep their calves warm. In such a windy environment, the clothes on the calves may be blown away by the wind, causing the skin to be cracked and dry by the wind, which will cause itching of the calf skin. Some people will ignore the calves when wiping their bodies after taking a shower. The calves are not wiped dry, and the moisture on them dries up after encountering strong cold air, which irritates our legs, which will also cause itching of the calf skin. After taking a shower, we should apply nourishing body lotion immediately before the skin is completely dry, especially on the arms and calves, as well as the waist and shoulders. This can nourish the body and prevent moisture from evaporating. Moreover, because the pores of the skin are still slightly open after taking a shower, the skin care products are easier to absorb.

2. Some patients have patches of skin on their calves. These patches of skin will fall off when dry, and in severe cases will continue to crack. In addition to applying lotion, we must also pay attention to diet. We should usually pay attention to eating a light diet, eat more fruits and vegetables, and eat less fried foods and spicy foods. In winter, you can reduce outdoor activities and go to the gym or sauna.

3. When soaking your feet every night, wash your calves as well. After washing, apply an appropriate amount of after-bath moisturizing lotion while the calves are not completely dry. After the after-bath moisturizing lotion is completely absorbed by the calves, put on your clothes. Friends who love to apply facial masks can also pat the remaining water in the hydrating mask onto the calves to nourish the calves. Don't throw away the compressed mask paper after tearing it off, spread it on the calves to do some work on the calves as well.

Vitamin C is an essential substance for improving skin quality. Therefore, we should eat more foods rich in vitamin C. Fresh fruits and vegetables are the best way to supplement vitamins and other energy elements. In our daily life, we should also take good care of our skin. If we encounter skin problems, we can go to the hospital to consult a doctor and prescribe some whitening ointments to relieve dryness and itching symptoms.