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Eczema and the weather

Dry air, heat, cold and pollen can all flare sensitive skin. Feelcaster watches for dry air and temperature so you can get ahead of it.

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What Feelcaster watches for eczema and skin

Strongest first. You choose which triggers apply to you in the app.

  1. Dry air

    Very dry air that dries out skin, eyes and sinuses. Starts to count at: A dew point below 35°F.

  2. Heat

    Hot afternoons, high feels-like temperatures and warm nights. Starts to count at: A feels-like temperature from 80°F, strongest near 103°F.

  3. Cold

    Cold air, wind chill and fast drops in temperature. Starts to count at: A feels-like temperature below 50°F, or a drop of 8°F or more within 4 hours.

  4. Air quality

    Smoke, smog and fine particles. Starts to count at: A US Air Quality Index above 50, strongest past 100.

  5. Pollen

    Tree, grass and weed pollen, carried further on windy days. Starts to count at: Moderate pollen and above.

One thing to do on those days

On dry days run a humidifier and moisturize after washing.

Feelcaster forecast screen for someone watching for eczema and skin

Eczema and skin: questions people ask

What counts as dry air?

Feelcaster goes by the dew point, which measures how much moisture is in the air. It starts to flag a dew point below 35°F. Indoor heating can make the air drier still.

Does Feelcaster track indoor air?

No. It forecasts the outdoor weather where you are.

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