Q My home is dry, and the itching gets much worse every winter. How should I manage my indoor environment?
A Keeping indoor humidity around 40–60% helps reduce dryness of the skin and respiratory mucous membranes. Use a humidifier rather than sitting directly in front of a heater, and apply moisturizer within 3 minutes after showering to lock in moisture before it evaporates. Choosing soft, non-irritating clothing fabrics can also help.
Detailed Answer
Dry indoor air accelerates moisture loss from the skin and is a major environmental factor behind worsened itching. Humidity control and prompt moisturizing are the basic response.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
Korean medicine views external dryness combined with internal fluid deficiency as making itching more pronounced. Alongside environmental measures like humidity control, addressing internal fluid deficiency tends to produce longer-lasting relief.
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