Monsoon season is always beautiful, but it also
brings humid and dry weather. Which has
a adverse impact on our skin. However, the humidity and the moisture in the
atmosphere after the monsoon can lead to skin related issues like rashes,
pimples, eczema and so on. Our skin naturally has several very small
micro-organisms. The local skin temperature and environmental humidity are most
conducive for the growth of microorganisms in this humid climate. People who
are suffering from diseases which lowers the immunity, there is a higher risk
of infection when the humidity in the atmosphere rises, particularly in the
changing weather. Therefore it is essential to take care of our skin health
this season too. Inflammation of skin folds can be caused by skin-on-skin
scraping which can increase due to moisture. Such inflammation is bothersome in
obese adults as well as children. Also, such swelling can also occur in natural
body folds.
During the humid and adverse weather, it becomes
imperative to take care of the skin. This
can result in all sorts of skin problems, ranging from irritation and rashes to
ringworm. If an infection is severe
and causes itching or pain, consult a doctor without delay.
In this season, it is quite common for clothes
and shoes to get wet and humid. Wet clothes and shoes become a hotbed for
allergies especially when a person is out for some work and is caught in the
rain, wet with sweat and stays in the wet clothes and shoes. Synthetic clothes
have chemicals and the wet clothes tend to rub against the body causing
allergies on the skin. These allergies can give rise to fungal infections
especially in the body folds such as inside of the elbows, back of the knees
etc.
This humid climate also translates to sweaty
feet and wet sticky shoes. The roads are full of dirty water and muck and it
enters the footwear easily. People wear these wet shoes for hours and the
result is unclean, smelly feet that are the perfect candidate for skin allergies
to develop. Chemicals such as bonding agents, glue, adhesives, treatment agents
etc. are present in the rubber or plastic shoes which react with water and
cause contact dermatitis, which is a kind of painful and uncomfortable allergy.
Tips
for Staying Healthy during the changing weather season
·
People with diabetes are more susceptible to skin allergies and
infections during monsoon especially the nail infection and therefore they
should take extra care.
·
If you see the onset of any kind of skin allergies then visit a
dermatologist instead of visiting a saloon.
·
Wear loose fitting, comfortable clothing.
·
Practice good personal hygiene. Keep yourself and the clothes
clean.
·
Don’t stay wet for too long. .
·
Remove your wet shoes and socks and don’t wear them without
washing properly. Opt for simple and airy footwear during this humid climate.
This will help keep the feet dry.
·
Skin infections can be contagious sometimes. Keep your towels and
other personal belongings separate form others.
·
If you are going to swim then post swimming, take a bath with a
disinfectant and use a fungal powder at your underarms, in the groin area and
in the gap between the fingers and toes.
·
Do not scratch the skin.
·
Fix any leaks around the house to prevent moulds.
·
Keep pets out of the bedroom to prevent eczema.
·
Use dust and mite proof covers on mattress and pillows.
·
Take good diet that includes lots of seasonal fruits and
vegetables and include yogurt, almonds, garlic, brown rice, oats, daliya, dates
etc.
·
Keep yourself hydrated at all times. Drinking purified water at
regular intervals.
·
Use medicated soaps, antifungal and antibacterial creams. Consult
your dermatologists to know which cream or soap will suit your skin the best.
·
Use a face scrub to exfoliate two times a week.
·
Use a pumice stone to exfoliate the skin at the feet and remove
the dry and wrinkly skin.
·
Use moisturizer without fail and avoid using heavy creams.
·
Use a toner whenever you wash your face. This will help restore
the skin pH.
·
Apply sunscreen on the skin before stepping out. Use spray kind of
sunscreen and reapply frequently.
Prevention is better than cure
is a universal fact. People are more susceptible to infections due to the
change in temperature and the exposure to the increased humidity. Consultation
from a dermatologists has a broader
spectrum than anything else when it comes to dealing with the changing weather madness.
It is very beneficial as it boosts your immunity and speeds up your body’s
healing processes to fight against these infections As dermatologists
gives satisfying and safe results when dealing
with all the above skin conditions during humid and changing weather season.
Dr. Ajay Rana
Founder and Director of ILAMED (www.ilamed.org) is one of the few professional educational institutions in the world that provides training and hands-on courses in Cosmetology & Aesthetic Medicine.
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