Monsoons and Skin Problems

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      People await fresh showers to get over the sweltering heat of the summer. But monsoons brings with it a host of skin problems due to increased humidity and sweat. Frequent changes in temperature and humidity further initiate the skin problems. Increased humidity and sweating along with dust, grime and microbial presence makes skin vulnerable to repeated attacks manifesting in the form of itching and rashes.


Skin problems during monsoons 

      Fungal infections


  • Fungal infections are the major skin related problems as fungus and yeast thrive in wet skin folds like underarms, groins and under the breasts. 
  • Feet are another area for such infections especially amongst those who wear shoes and socks throughout the day.
      "Keep Dry" will be the motto for this season. Ensure the footwear, socks, clothes etc. are dry and use talcum powder, especially in the folds of your skin.

     Bacterial infections

  • Increased chances of exposure to dirty water during monsoons predispose us to bacterial infections especially to those with underlying chronic ailments like diabetes and eczema. 
  • Frequent scratching often breaks the skin barrier, which in turn leads to skin infections.

   
     Scabies


  •     Scabies being very contagious, has increased chances of spreading through the family route or the school route.
  • Early detection and treatment are the best ways of preventing further spread and complicated secondary bacterial infections.


      Eczema


  • Eczema is a condition where patches of skin become inflamed, itchy, red, cracked and rough.
  • Blisters are the initial symptom of the eczema. And  off course the itchiness in the area where the blisters have occur.
Skin is the mirror of external well being. Monsoon exposes people to external irritants like increased pollutants, drinking water problems, drainage and sewage overflows, worms, stress due to frequent rescheduling etc. So, please take care of yourself and your loved ones, maintain a good hygiene in your surrounding and be happy.

I am Debolina from West Bengal, India. I am a computer science engineer and love to write blogs.

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