{"id":38838,"date":"2015-11-02T10:57:15","date_gmt":"2015-11-02T15:57:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/webapp2.wright.edu\/web1\/newsroom\/?p=38838"},"modified":"2015-11-02T10:57:15","modified_gmt":"2015-11-02T15:57:15","slug":"take-steps-to-maintain-healthy-skin-this-winter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/webapp2.wright.edu\/web1\/newsroom\/2015\/11\/02\/take-steps-to-maintain-healthy-skin-this-winter\/","title":{"rendered":"Take steps to maintain healthy skin this winter"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Julian Trevino is an adult and pediatric dermatologist with Wright State Physicians Dermatology and professor and chair of the Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine Department of Dermatology.<\/p><\/div>\n

As winter approaches, dry skin can become an irritating problem. The effects of dry skin \u2014 flaking, itching, cracking and bleeding \u2014 can be painful. During National Healthy Skin Month in November, Wright State Physicians Dermatology<\/a> encourages people to take steps to protect their skin.<\/p>\n

\u201cYour skin is your body\u2019s first line of defense against disease and infections,\u201d said Julian Trevino, M.D., an adult and pediatric dermatologist with Wright State Physicians Dermatology and professor and chair of the Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine<\/a> Department of Dermatology. \u201cDry skin can flake, itch, crack and bleed. During the winter months, keep baths and showers short and use warm water, not hot water.\u201d<\/p>\n

Trevino also recommends the following tips to protect your skin.<\/p>\n