Patient's question:
Winter cracked and peeled hands, summer sweaty and peeled hands, what is the reason? What medicine is needed?Doctor's answer:
In the dry autumn and winter seasons, the body's moisture is easily lost through sweating and breathing, leading to dryness in the face and lips, often causing flaky skin. Therefore, it's important to take measures to prevent dryness.Suggested Drinking Habits: On top of keeping the body warm, it's recommended to drink more boiled water, light tea, fruit juices, soy milk, milk, and other fluids to nourish yin and moisturize the skin, replenishing lost moisture.
Bathing Habits: Many people have misconceptions about bathing. They fear not being clean and repeatedly scrub their skin with soap in hot water, which repeatedly washes away the skin's natural oils, causing the skin to become increasingly dry. In reality, during winter, it's best to use soap and shower gel no more than twice a week, and usually just rinse with plain water. After bathing, it's advisable to apply a moisturizing lotion to reduce moisture loss.