L C M E D S O C .O R G Winter Skin Care BY SHANE M. SWINK, DO, KRISTINA M. LIM, DO, AND CYNTHIA BARTUS, MD A s winter approaches, the chill in the air means our skin needs extra care. The changes in temperature and humidity cause the air both inside and outside to dry out. The dry air can cause the skin to itch, flake, or crack. It can exacerbate underlying conditions such as eczema. It can even make fine lines and wrinkles more noticeable. The following tips can help prevent the dry, itchy skin of winter. Continued on page 24 WINTER 2019 | Lehigh County Health & Medicine 23http://www.LCMEDSOC.ORG