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"Protect Your Skin in Winter\\nWhy does dandruff appear right as you're breaking out your cozy black sweaters? Sunlight slows cell turnover, reducing flakes\u2014which may be why you see more in the cold, gray months.\\nSuds more, not less. \\\"Daily, use a tar-based shampoo\u2014it slows cell regeneration\u2014or antiyeast formulas, which remove the scalp fungus that causes flaking,\\\" says Dale Isaacson, M.D., associate clinical professor of dermatology at George Washington University. Also, fill up on walnuts, wild salmon and canned tuna; their omega-3 fatty acids may help reduce inflammation that makes flakes.\\nPsoriasis surfaces as silvery white scales at points of friction, like your elbows, knees and lower back. It worsens when cold air sucks moisture from skin, making it crack. And winter illness can also cause flares, as your body spurs cell turnover to fight off infections.\\nSkip fabrics that irritate, such as wool, and instead warm up in soft fleece, corduroy or cotton. Look for moisturizers labeled cream\u2014they preserve moisture better, says Francesca Fusco, M.D., assistant clinical professor of dermatology at Mount Sinai Medical Center. And don't forget your flu shot.\\nInflammation causes the red facial bumps that mark rosacea; spicy food, stress and more can be a trigger. You're more sensitive when low humidity, wind and shifts from indoor heat to cold outside air chafe skin, says Richard Odom, M.D., professor of clinical dermatology at the University of California at San Francisco.\\nFind a daily diary booklet at [Rosacea.org](http://Rosacea.org) to help ID and avoid inflammation triggers. And wash with a soapless facial cleanser like Cetaphil to prevent dehydration.\\nEczema inflames skin, leaving itchy, red patches on the arms, hands, legs and face. Adding to the irritation, heaters dry out the air and parch skin. And hot showers wash away lipid barriers, our body's natural moisturizer.\\nProtect trouble spots from the chill with a hat, scarf and gloves, says Melissa Piliang, M.D., a dermatologist at the Cleveland Clinic. Hydrate with warm, not hot, showers and a humidifier. Pamper yourself and you'll have glowing, healthy skin come spring."^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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