Why does your skin itch more in winter? Why your skin itches more in winter explained with medical causes and relief strategies.

Winter itching, also called seasonal xerosis, is commonly caused by cold air, low humidity, indoor heating, and impaired skin barrier function. This episode explains the dermatological mechanisms, common triggers, and when itching may signal an underlying condition.

You will learn:

• Why cold weather reduces skin hydration and weakens the protective barrier

• How indoor heating and low humidity increase transepidermal water loss

• The difference between dry skin, eczema, contact dermatitis, and allergic reactions

• Evidence-based relief strategies (moisturisers, gentle cleansers, barrier repair)

• When itching requires medical assessment (persistent rash, in ...