Business Insight presented by Arlington Dermatology Winter Reminders! It might be boring for some but believe me many of my patients still need some reminders. Especially this year, with great summer weather extended much beyond summer months, we forget that winter is coming and may hit us suddenly and unexpectedly. The best way to notice it is the activity of your heating system at home. If you hear it more often, then something is changing outside. The air flow from heating changes the quality of what we breathe. Dryer air irritates our respiratory system, it dries out skin, and wakes up all skin inflammatory problems. Patients with psoriasis and eczema feel more itchy and other symptoms, ultimately scratching the affected areas and causing additional damage to the diseased cells. In addition, we should expect less sun outside and thus, Vit.D levels deteriorating, altogether with our mood changes. Longer darker days and less sunlight will also affect our skin. It will be thinner and more wrinkled, and it may itch even without any skin disorder. As usual, we should try to resume last year's remedial processes. They will not take us back to summer, but at least partially, they will remedy some of our symptoms. Drinking water is a great advice over the entire year and now, with dry air, we should remember it during the day and at night. Investing some funds in a good humidifier may be a good idea, especially if some respiratory problems start. Moisturizing skin with a good product is another remedy. It will not only improve skin structure, but it will also relieve some symptoms, like itching. Supplementing Vit D should be a routine for all. Do not wait until you feel the deficient levels in 2-3 months; do it now. Finally, if you do suffer from eczema or psoriasis, do not wait until it gets bad. See your doctor as soon as possible. Early intervention is the best reaction to the beginning of every illness. With skin, it is no different. Sometimes, over-the- counter remedies just do not work. You need a prescription and, if your affected body surface is large, you may need systemic medication. These days, there are many more treatment options, both injectable and oral. You may sign up for a clinical trial and avoid any costs of the treatment. Simply, there are plenty of options. And if you need assistance in selecting what is the optimal solution for you, please, call our research team. They can spend as much time with you as you wish, and you will not be charged for anything. The doctors are always a part of the discussion so you will have a chance to see one of our physicians as well. Michael Bukhalo, MD Arlington Dermatology 5301 Keystone Court Rolling Meadows, IL 60008 Tel. 847 392 5440 | www.arlingtondermatology.net Business Insight presented by Arlington Dermatology Winter Reminders ! It might be boring for some but believe me many of my patients still need some reminders . Especially this year , with great summer weather extended much beyond summer months , we forget that winter is coming and may hit us suddenly and unexpectedly . The best way to notice it is the activity of your heating system at home . If you hear it more often , then something is changing outside . The air flow from heating changes the quality of what we breathe . Dryer air irritates our respiratory system , it dries out skin , and wakes up all skin inflammatory problems . Patients with psoriasis and eczema feel more itchy and other symptoms , ultimately scratching the affected areas and causing additional damage to the diseased cells . In addition , we should expect less sun outside and thus , Vit.D levels deteriorating , altogether with our mood changes . Longer darker days and less sunlight will also affect our skin . It will be thinner and more wrinkled , and it may itch even without any skin disorder . As usual , we should try to resume last year's remedial processes . They will not take us back to summer , but at least partially , they will remedy some of our symptoms . Drinking water is a great advice over the entire year and now , with dry air , we should remember it during the day and at night . Investing some funds in a good humidifier may be a good idea , especially if some respiratory problems start . Moisturizing skin with a good product is another remedy . It will not only improve skin structure , but it will also relieve some symptoms , like itching . Supplementing Vit D should be a routine for all . Do not wait until you feel the deficient levels in 2-3 months ; do it now . Finally , if you do suffer from eczema or psoriasis , do not wait until it gets bad . See your doctor as soon as possible . Early intervention is the best reaction to the beginning of every illness . With skin , it is no different . Sometimes , over - the- counter remedies just do not work . You need a prescription and , if your affected body surface is large , you may need systemic medication . These days , there are many more treatment options , both injectable and oral . You may sign up for a clinical trial and avoid any costs of the treatment . Simply , there are plenty of options . And if you need assistance in selecting what is the optimal solution for you , please , call our research team . They can spend as much time with you as you wish , and you will not be charged for anything . The doctors are always a part of the discussion so you will have a chance to see one of our physicians as well . Michael Bukhalo , MD Arlington Dermatology 5301 Keystone Court Rolling Meadows , IL 60008 Tel . 847 392 5440 | www.arlingtondermatology.net