Ladies, you wouldn't share your African American skin care product with your guy, so why share the same winter skin care routine? Recently, Health News Digest spoke to dermatologist Rebecca Baxt, who explained some of the different issues men and women run into with their skin during this time of the year, and what the best methods for dealing with them are.
"Men have more testosterone hormone and hair follicles, so they tend not to be as prone to dryness in the winter as women, but men tend not to moisturize as part of their routine, so their skin can still get dry from the winter weather," said Baxt.
She warned that men can get seborrheic dermatitis in the winter. According to the Mayo Clinic, this disorder affects the scalp, making it itchy and causing dandruff. Baxt recommended specialty shampoos and over the counter anti-fungals.
For women, Baxt says that moisturizers are the best defense against the winter cold. She added that if you're short on cash, Vaseline is an inexpensive way to help keep chapped areas hydrated. Finally, Baxt reminded readers that the sun can still be damaging in the winter, so be sure to use a product with added SPF.
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