The Pat Kenny Show Keeping our skin healthy during the winter months
Nov 20, 2025
Join Professor Nicola Ralph, a consultant dermatologist with the Institute of Dermatologists, as she shares her expert tips for keeping skin healthy this winter. Discover why colder weather necessitates a skincare routine revamp and learn the importance of moisturising right after showers. She emphasizes that sunscreen is crucial year-round and offers insight on tackling winter-related eczema flare-ups. Professor Ralph also advises on choosing the right moisturiser for different skin types and discusses the rising challenges of scabies treatment.
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Shower Smart And Moisturise Immediately
- Keep showers short (5–10 minutes) and lukewarm to avoid dehydrating the skin.
- Apply moisturiser within two minutes of stepping out while skin is still damp to boost absorption.
Use Sunscreen All Year
- Wear sunscreen year-round because UVA rays penetrate and cause DNA damage even in winter.
- Remember UVA are present 'all year' and won't cause sunburn but still cause skin harm.
Lower Bedroom Heat For Eczema
- Increase moisturiser use if you have eczema and avoid overheating bedrooms.
- Turn off radiators at night and layer clothing to reduce nocturnal scratching.