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Author: Dr Varitsara Mangkorntongsakul, Junior Medical Officer, Central Coast Local Health District, Gosford/Hamlyn Terrace, NSW, Australia.
DermNet Editor in Chief: Adjunct A/Prof Amanda Oakley, Dermatologist, Hamilton, New Zealand. Copy edited by Gus Mitchell/Maria McGivern. August 2018.
IntroductionDemographicsCausesClinical featuresDiagnosisTreatmentOutcome
What is winter itch?
Winter itch, also known as pruritus hiemalis, is a type of subclinical dermatitis, that affects individuals during cold weather.
Clinical signs of winter itch
Apparently normal skin
Excoriations
Dermatitis
Who gets winter itch?
Winter itch can affect the healthy population of all ages, but has a higher prevalence in older people with dry skin.
- It is uncommon in children and adolescents.
- It affects men and women equally.
- It is not influenced by socioeconomic status or personal hygiene.
What causes winter itch?
The exact cause of winter itch is unknown.
Factors associated with winter itch include
- red itchy skin in cold weather
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