The best winter skin care routine for eczema-prone skin is simple: short lukewarm baths, gentle fragrance-free cleansers, and a thick moisturizer applied within minutes of drying off, every day. Add a humidifier, soft breathable fabrics, and fragrance-free laundry products to protect the skin barrier all season. If skin still cracks, itches at night, or flares despite this routine, it's time to see an allergist. Bathe: 5 to 10 minutes, lukewarm water, gentle cleanser. Moistur

Eczema often flares in winter because cold outdoor air, dry indoor heat, and hot showers strip moisture from skin that already struggles to hold it. The result is more dryness, itching, cracking, and redness from November through March. Daily moisturizing helps, but flares that keep coming back, disrupt sleep, or don't respond to over-the-counter care deserve an allergist's evaluation.

. Patients eat tiny, carefully measured doses of the food they're allergic to, increasing slowly under an allergist's supervision. The goal is protection against accidental exposures, not a cure. OIT is available for children and adults at Five Towns Allergy in Hewlett, NY, under the care of board-certified allergist Dr. Marc Braunstein.

As autumn approaches across Long Island and Nassau County, many patients begin experiencing the characteristic symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis triggered by ragweed and other fall pollens. While spring allergies often receive the most attention, fall allergy season can be equally challenging for sensitive individuals, with ragweed pollen serving as the primary culprit affecting millions of Americans. Understanding the timing, triggers, and treatment options for fall pol

For families managing food allergies in Nassau County, the treatment landscape has evolved significantly. What was once limited to strict avoidance and emergency preparedness now includes active immunotherapy options that can fundamentally change how patients live with their allergies. As we progress through 2025, new research findings and refined treatment protocols are expanding access to oral immunotherapy (OIT) while improving safety outcomes. This comprehensive overview

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