(The Conversation) – In many parts of the U.S., the winter months bring frigid temperatures and drier conditions that can wreak havoc on the skin.
The primary role of the skin, as the largest organ in the body, is to act as a physical barrier to the external environment. When your skin is healthy, it helps protect you from allergens and infections. But in winter, when the outside temperature and humidity drop, skin can become especially irritated.
We are a dermatologist and a medical student who study a broad range of common skin conditions and the effects of the environment on skin health.
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