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Article: The skin that came in from the cold: redness. Bumpiness. Flaking. Your complexion is not a happy camper in winter. Daryn Eller shows you how to deal with four common big-chill skin conditions. (Beauty Report).
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- O, The Oprah Magazine
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- February 1, 2003
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WHEN THE WEATHER TURNS GOLD AND YOUR skin becomes dry and irritated, do you write it off as one of the chilling facts of winter? Take note: What you see in the mirror might be a treatable skin condition. "Winter wind and low humidity can exacerbate many skin problems," says Robert B. Polisky, MD, a dermatologist in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, and spokesman for the American Academy of Dermatology. "You may not be aware of them in the warmer months because milder weather keeps them in check." Here, four of the most common diseases and how to identify and treat them.
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