Ghaziabad. As soon as the winter season arrives, skin related diseases start increasing rapidly. Cold winds and lack of moisture in the air harm the skin the most. Due to these reasons, the problem of windburn is becoming common these days. This is not a fatal disease, but if timely attention is not given, it can turn into a serious problem. In case of windburn, the skin becomes red, burning, itching and stretching is felt. In many cases the skin starts peeling and pain also starts. If left untreated for a long time, the skin becomes very dry and weak, due to which the risk of other skin problems also increases.

direct skin damage

Dr. Divya Dwivedi, dermatologist of District MMG Hospital, Ghaziabad, says that due to strong cold winds in winter, the upper layer of the skin becomes very dry. Due to this, the natural protective layer of the skin i.e. the protective barrier gets damaged. This is the reason why redness, stretching and itching starts in the skin. Sometimes due to excessive itching, wounds are formed on the skin. According to Dr. Divya, windburn is a kind of seasonal disease which increases due to cold winds. The continuously increasing pollution in the NCR region is also a major reason for this. In the last few years, pollution has reached dangerous levels due to which skin related problems have increased rapidly. Polluted air directly damages the skin and further increases the problem of windburn.

how to protect

It is very important to adopt some important precautions to prevent windburn. Keep your face covered while going out. Make sure to use a helmet while driving a two-wheeler. Women can cover their faces with scarf or cloth. To cover the neck, chain the jacket till the top. Wearing a mask while using local transport is also beneficial.
Doctors say that it is most important to protect the skin from strong winds and pollution. Therefore, apply moisturizer before leaving the house. Applying a mixture of glycerin and rose water also provides a lot of relief to the skin. Apart from this, one should drink plenty of water in winter because dehydration is also a major cause of skin dryness. With proper care and a little caution, problems like windburn can be easily avoided.