The most common skin diseases in summer

The most common skin diseases in summer

The intense heat in the summer leads to fungi and many skin diseases, so you should stay away from the things that lead to these annoying infections.

The summer season comes with recreation and enjoying holidays and picnics amid nature, but comes with some skin injuries that we must protect ourselves from, know the most important now.

The chances of these diseases increase as a result of the rise in temperature and the spread of viruses in the atmosphere, the most common of these diseases:

1- Skin pigmentation and skin burns

This is the result of prolonged exposure to sunlight in the summer season, which leads to severe burns in the skin and thus lead to peeling skin.

It is advisable to avoid sitting in direct sunlight after 10 am to 4 pm, as the rays are stronger, so it is important to look for shaded places.

Sunscreen should also be used to prevent sunburn and pigmentation, and reapply to the skin every period.

2 - Colorful Altina

It is a fungal infection that appears as a result of excessive sweating at high temperatures, and is in the form of small spots in white, light brown or pink.

To avoid tinea infection, it is recommended to wear cotton clothing and avoid clothing with synthetic materials that do not absorb sweat.

Another type of tinea appears between the thighs, as a result of landing in the sea or pool, where the proportion of chlorine increases.

Therefore, you should take a shower as soon as you get out of the water to prevent diseases that are transmitted through it.

3 - Bacterial infection

Overcrowding in recreational areas increases the chances of bacterial infection among people, especially those with sensitive skin.

The chances of bacterial infection in the skin are increased among children, where friction and contact between them is uncertain.

To prevent this infection you should use only clean personal items, and bathing daily, especially during travel.

4 - the fever of the Nile

It is a type of rash and appears as small red pills resulting from increased sweating and heat.

The fever of the Nile may accompany itching sometimes, and to prevent it must wear light and cotton clothing, good ventilation at home and keep away from high temperatures, as well as bathing with cold water to moisturize the body.

The disease should not be neglected because it may develop into skin infections.

It is important to treat it with a custom cream after consulting your doctor, but if it turns into dermatitis it may need an antibiotic.

5 - skin rashes and eczema

For the same reasons as sweating, heat and water descent, the skin is exposed to a rash spreading in different places, and the most common places of infection are on the elbows and hands as well as in the folds of the skin.

The rash can also be caused by a blockage of the sweat glands and the absence of sweat from the body, causing inflammation of the surrounding tissues.

Eczema is often accompanied by itching, and therefore you need to use anti-itch, because rubbing the affected areas worsens the situation, and can even cause effects on the skin difficult to eliminate.

To prevent rashes, it is advisable to avoid clothing made of synthetic fibers, and to choose cotton clothing so as not to increase the sweating that leads to this rash, and should stay away from places that are too hot and attention to hygiene.

In case of skin rash, it is recommended to wash the affected areas with lukewarm water and do not rub it, dry it well and then use the products intended to eliminate them.

It is also recommended to eat foods that contain vitamin C, which prevents the secretion of histamine in the body, and contains antioxidants to reduce the occurrence of rash as well as treatments prescribed by the doctor.

6 - Ethnic boils

These are severe infections of the hair follicle and the areas surrounding them, and are more likely to develop with increased sweating.

There are factors that increase the activity of bacteria that cause the infection of these ethnic dimples such as diabetes and weight gain.

To avoid ethnic boils, keep away from extreme heat as much as possible and take good care of your personal hygiene.

7- Melasma and freckles

Skin problems that cause discomfort to women are the appearance of melasma and freckles on the skin in the summer season.

Melasma is a dark pigmentation that appears in areas directly exposed to the sun, especially the face.

Freckles are in the form of small patches of different shapes and sizes, and appear more in women with light and thin skin.

The ideal solution to prevent freckles and freckles is to use sunscreen half an hour before exposure to harmful rays.

In some cases these spots may be associated with sitting in the sun, and disappear again, and treatment may take some time by avoiding exposure to the sun and the use of medical compounds that contribute to its elimination.

8 - Acne

The secretion of sebaceous glands increases with open pores, thus facilitating the adhesion of dust to the skin and the formation of grains.

It is advised not to touch or squeeze these pills so as not to leave traces on the skin, as well as not to spread from one place to another.

These pills are treated with antibiotics applied to the affected areas, after consulting a dermatologist.

By Dr Mahad Shah

Ms Productions