Humidifiers can be very beneficial. However, be sure to clean the units per manufacturer s instructions to reduce the production of molds and fungi. Protect yourself from the wind. In addition to moisturizing your face and hands before going outdoors, cover your face and use a petroleum-based chapstick for the lips. Avoid extreme cold.
Cold temperatures can cause skin disorders or frostbite in some people.
It is important to see a doctor immediately, if you develop color changes in your hands or feet in association with pain or ulceration. If you suffer extreme pain followed by loss of sensation in a finger or toe, you may have frostbite. Avoid excessive heat. Do not keep your heat above 78 degrees. Besides adding to your heating bill, it keeps the humidity too low and contributes to winter itch.