Dermatol. praxi. 2025;19(4):185-187 | DOI: 10.36290/der.2025.033

Care for children's skin in winter

doc. MUDr. Karel Ettler, CSc.
Klinika nemocí kožních a pohlavních LF UK a FN Hradec Králové

Winter period presents challenging conditions for human skin, especially due to frequent temperature changes, low relative humidity and cold wind. The skin is more susceptible to dehydration, irritation and inflammatory reactions during this period. The article deals with the physiological reactions of the skin to cold and frost, recommendations for the treatment and prevention of skin problems.

Keywords: children's skin, winter season, chilblain and frostbite.

Accepted: December 3, 2025; Published: December 16, 2025  Show citation

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Ettler K. Care for children's skin in winter. Dermatol. praxi. 2025;19(4):185-187. doi: 10.36290/der.2025.033.
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