Dr. Abdulaziz AlRashed — Consultant Dermatologist, Cosmetic & Laser
Dry Skin & Winter/AC Itch Advice
A patient advice sheet — 7 practical points. Reviewed and updated by Dr. Abdulaziz AlRashed, July 2026.
Last reviewed: July 2026
The advice
- Dry skin is the commonest cause of itching as we get older, and it worsens here with constant air-conditioning and low humidity.
- Showering: once daily or less, lukewarm not hot, for 5–10 minutes, with a gentle oil-based wash — no harsh soap and no loofah.
- Moisturize within 3 minutes of towel-drying: ointments and rich creams (with urea, ceramides or Vaseline) beat light lotions — at least twice daily, especially the legs.
- Use a room humidifier in the bedroom if the AC runs continuously.
- Wear soft cotton; wool irritates directly on skin, and wash new clothes before wearing with a fragrance-free detergent.
- Keep nails short, and use cool compresses during an itch attack instead of scratching.
- If itching persists despite a month of correct care, or is severe with no clear rash, we check internal causes (thyroid, kidneys, iron, diabetes…).
See also the full treatment page: Eczema treatment — options, evidence and expected timelines.
From my Kuwait TV interview
Kuwait Television · January 2024 — Guest on an episode of Kuwait TV’s medical programme: a studio conversation on the skin as the body’s largest organ and its protective role, everyday skin care and skin-care products, and why sunscreen matters for preventing pigmentation and premature wrinkles. All my TV interviews and press articles →
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