The reminiscence of monsoons also brings along a lot of health problems. Due to excessive humidity during monsoon, fungal infections show its ugly fangs. Mostly fungal problems are not life-threatening but one should consult a doctor/ dermatologist immediately as neglecting it can cause problems later. Let’s check a few of the skin problems that arise due to monsoons.
Monsoon Skin Infection Diseases That You Should Protect Yourselves From:
Folliculitis: Facial Folliculitis, famously known as inflammation at the hair follicles, is the most common monsoon-related skin disease. Other diseases such as acne and ringworms are also common due to exposure to bacteria and fungi. These infections are common due to excessive sweating leading to dehydration and exposure to Photo-toxic effects of sun and humidity
Remedy: The best and the most effective way to avoid such problems would be to try and keep yourself dry and avoid excess perspiration, taking frequent baths can also be helpful.
One should always be careful while using public toilets, as with lower hygiene standards one can easily get exposed to infections. Body should be adequately hydrated which means one must consume at least 10-12 glasses of water every day. Also applying adequate moisturisers to keep your skin hydrated all day is necessary.
Hyperhidrosis or excessive sweating: Hyperhidrosis is a condition where an individual suffers from the issue of excessive sweating at different parts of the body such as the underarms, face, head, soles of feet and palm, torso. The condition worsens in monsoon with body odour and rashes at these infected places.
Remedy: Botox injections is the perfect treatment for this as it reduces the sweating in those areas. Botox is famous as the wonder wrinkle-buster but what many people don’t know is that apart from its cosmetic applications, it is also used medically in the treatment of a number of nerve and muscle-related disorders. This treatment is not a cure but it’s more of a therapy, personal hygiene should also be taken care of.
Patchy or uneven skin with Hyperpigmentation: This is a condition that leads to skin darkening due to overproduction of the skin pigment known as melanin. The change in the skin colour is due to an abnormal increase in melanocytes that produces the melanin which is due to exposure to sun during times when melanocytes are hyperactive.
Remedy: One of the best and effective way is to avoid the sun exposure as much as possible. There are various medications and laser therapies available to treat this condition for those who have no other choice but to go out into the sun for their daily activities.
Consulting a dermatologist becomes very essential to treat the problem of hyperpigmentation as this becomes a serious skin issue if neglected. Getting an appointment for a renowned dermatologist may be easy but getting access to advanced derma care facilities can be difficult. In India Tier 1 cities have advanced derma care facilities and tier 2 cities like Kochi also have advanced skin care treatment facilities. Along with advanced skin care you can also find renowned skin specialist in Kochi with worldwide experience. The best thing about Kochi is that the facilities are advanced & rates are quite affordable as compared to the Tier 1 cities.
Dull, frizzy hair: Dull and Frizzy hair is a woman’s worst nightmare during monsoon. The moisture in the atmosphere can sometimes play havoc with your beautiful tresses.
Remedy: One can apply 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar mixed with half a cup of water poured on the hair can help calm the tresses. As we know that dryness is the main cause of dull and frizzy hair one should use a gentle shampoo and avoid excessive use of chemicals.
Skin allergies: Skin allergies are most common in cities such as Delhi, where air pollution levels are at its peak. The most commonly affected areas are the upper back, hands and the feet. In most of the cases the exact source cannot be determined as allergies can have multiple sources.
Remedy: Antihistamines are the mainstay of treatment, though finding out the real culprit is very important in recurrent cases.
Pro Tip: With the use of tea tree oil on a regular basis most of the monsoon problems can be avoided
Precautions for Monsoon Skin Infection Diseases:
- Washing Your Feet & Hands:
One should always pay attention to personal hygiene. Bathing daily and washing your feet and hands once you reach home should be practised regularly.
- Keep Yourself Dry:
One should always try to keep themselves dry. Staying wet for a long time can give rise to several skin related infections.
- Don’t Share Personal Belongings:
Sharing your personal belongings should be avoided as most skin diseases are contagious.
- Use Dermatologist Approved Products:
One should always use products approved by dermatologists like soaps, skin creams, powders etc.
Wear Breathable Fabrics:
One should always avoid wearing tight clothes and synthetic socks – as they do not allow skin pores to breathe.
Even after taking such precautions, you might still get affected by infections. One should consult a dermatologist and seek medical treatment before the disease aggravates.
A proper health care regime like proper diet, proper use of skin products or following a religious skin care routine also helps in handling critical health diseases in a secured manner. So, take care of your diet, skin, and body hygiene and rejoice this monsoon the healthy way.
