Between my regular and dyshidrotic eczema, or pompholyx (tiny itchy bumps that come and go on your hands), I’m very rarely itch-free. But even by my standards, November has proven to be an unusually irritating month for my skin.It’s especially bad at night ― in fact, I’ve woken my partner up twice this week with the force of my sleep-scratching.According to dermatologist and skincare brand founder Dr. Vanita Rattan, though, I’m not alone (’tis the season, apparently). “Winter itch, also known as pruritus hiemalis, is a common type of dermatitis (skin irritation or inflammation) caused by cold weather,” she told HuffPost UK. And yep ― it tends to be especially bad at night.What is winter itch?Dr Rattan explains that central heating systems, hot showers and space heaters all contribute to the condition, as they remove moisture from the air or your skin.But if you th