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Milne Not surprising. The skin actually needs more of the natural oil (sebum) in the winter to help combat the increased loss of moisture due to the dry conditions. Unfortunately, the sebaceous glands produce up to one third less sebum in the winter months. Central heating will also result in a lowering of relative humidity. Just ask any antiques dealer what it does to old furniture! This is why moisturising lotions are so important in the winter months (or more correctly throughout the year!). "In a study comprising 111 healthcare workers who all washed their hands at least 8 times each day... 58% developed hand dermatitis to soaps All of the severe cases developed during the period November to April and 79% of the milder cases also during the winter months." Regards Chris EnviroDerm Services 2 Amery Lodge Farm, North Littleton, Evesham, GB - WR11 8QY Tel: +44 1386 832 311/831 777 Fax: +44 1386 830 163 www.enviroderm.co.uk ******************************** Please remove this footer before replying. OCC-HEALTH ARCHIVES: http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/occ-health.html CONFERENCES AND STUDY DAYS: http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/filearea.cgi?LMGT1=OCC-HEALTH OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH NURSING EDUCATION http://www.aohne.org.uk