What Causes Itchy Skin in the Autumn and Winter Seasons?

During the autumn and winter seasons, facial skin often becomes intensely itchy—so much so that it’s nearly unbearable and significantly disrupts daily life. What causes skin itching during autumn and winter?

What Causes Skin Itching in Autumn and Winter?

Itching during autumn and winter is frequently associated with underlying medical conditions—or may arise from pathological factors.

1. Seasonal Factors

In winter, skin tends to dry out easily. Cold winds further irritate the skin, causing pores to constrict. As a result, sebum production decreases, leading to increased dryness, flaking, and accompanying pruritus (itching).

2. Medical Conditions

It may be due to allergic dermatitis or contact dermatitis. These skin disorders cause excessive dryness and tightness of the skin.

Skin itching during autumn and winter is extremely common. Opt for mild or slightly acidic body washes—and avoid alkaline soaps or fragranced bar soaps. To determine whether a product is acidic or alkaline, consult its ingredient list or product label. During winter, if you’re not especially dirty, bathing without cleanser may suffice. Immediately after bathing—while skin is still damp—apply moisturizer all over the body, excluding the armpits and groin. The lower legs, waist, buttocks, and forearms have the fewest sebaceous glands and are therefore most prone to itching; thus, these areas require extra or repeated application. Since moisturizers applied post-bath typically provide hydration for only one to two days, remember to reapply even on days when you do not bathe.

Avoid repeatedly washing affected areas and minimize bathing frequency overall. We hope this information proves helpful.