When summer comes, one thing that many people are worrie about is the sun that can damage the skin and cause negative effects. But it’s not just sunburn that you have to be careful about, because summer is also a factor that causes other skin diseases.
Summer is a time of year when skin diseases are common. Learning about risk factors and always protecting yourself can help you maintain healthy skin and stay away from skin diseases.
Skin diseases that are common during the summer:
Heat rash: is cause by block sweat glands under the skin, causing inflammation. And a rash that looks like small red pimples or blisters that form in clusters. The neck, chest, UFABET, under the breasts, elbow creases. And groin are areas where heat rash is commonly found.
Prevention: and treatment: Try to stay in cool, windy areas, turn on fans or air conditioners as appropriate, wear light, comfortable clothing that is not too tight. If symptoms do not improve, apply anti-itch medicine, liquid powder, and when sweating a lot, take a shower or wipe with a wet cloth. Do not apply creams or oils because these substances will clog the pores, causing less sweat to escape than before.
Skin fungal diseases: Skin fungal infections are another group of skin diseases that occur during the summer season due to the increase in temperature and humidity. Common skin fungal infections include ringworm and tinea versicolor.
- Tinea versicolor: appears as a rash of many circles with fine scales of different colors, such as pale or white, red, brown, or black. It usually occurs on the torso, such as the back, chest, abdomen, shoulders, and neck. It is usually not itchy. It is common in athletes who sweat a lot, are in very hot places, wear tight clothing, or clothing that is damp, because the dampness makes it easier for fungal infections to occur.
- Ringworm: is a rash that appears in circles with clear boundaries and is flaky. It starts with itching followed by a red rash. It then spreads in circles and is usually very itchy. It is most often found in moist areas such as the armpits, under the breasts, groin, soles of the feet, between the toes, and scalp. Therefore, it is important to take good care of your body cleanliness. Sometimes ringworm can be transmitt by sharing items. With people who have the disease or from pets.
Acne: is a skin disease cause by clogged pores from excess oil, dead skin cells, bacteria, and hair. The summer is the time when acne is most common because during hot weather, the skin produces more oil and sweats more, which increases the risk of clogged pores and acne, especially for people who use sunscreen and facial care products with heavy or thick creams.
Sunburn: It is common during the summer months and usually occurs. When expose to sunlight for a long time, causing the skin to get sunburn and peel. The skin will darken and cause premature wrinkles. Therefore, you should wear long-sleeved clothing to protect from the sun, apply sunscreen, wear sunglasses, a wide-brimmed hat or carry an umbrella to protect your skin from UV rays.
Finally, recommends that during the summer, sun protection is the best thing to do. If you need to be out in the sun, you must have adequate protection. Whether it is dressing, wearing clothes that cover up, long pants, long sleeves. Or dark-color clothes that will protect you from the sun better than light-color clothes, including wearing a wide-brimm hat. And sunglasses that will also help protect your eyes.
Meanwhile, applying sunscreen is important during the summer. It is recommend to apply it every day, especially on the face, neck, and areas not covered by clothing. SPF 30 or higher should be enough for at least 2 fingers. Apply sunscreen and leave it on for 20-30 minutes to allow it to take full effect. And reapply every 2-4 hours because sunscreen will be weaker when exposed to sweat.