It’s Summertime! Yes, it’s a very good time to relax and bask in the heat, but along with the good, also comes the bad – that mainly being skin infections, especially fungal ones. These infections become very common in summers and can have a bad impact on your skin. In this very blog, we will discuss how to treat these skin infections.

Why Skin Infections are More Common in Summer

Warm, Moist Environment:

We are aware that fungus grows in warm, moist environments, and summer is the best platform for this fungus to thrive and grow. These infections mainly include athlete’s foot, jock itch, and ringworm!

Increased Sweating:

There is no denying that sweat when mixed with bacteria and oils on the skin, can lead to clogging of pores and create an environment that leads to bacterial growth and many infections.

More Time Outdoors:

In summers, more time is spent outdoors, this obviously increases exposure to potential sources of infection, such as insect bites, cuts, scrapes, and one gets in touch with contaminated surfaces.

Shared Surfaces:

People tend to share more items in summer, such as towels, clothing, and other items. This can lead to a spread of many infections.

Ways to Prevent and Treat Summer Skin Infections:

Yes, medication may relieve you of the discomfort and cure the infection, but there are some simple precautions that can help prevent the condition altogether.

Below are a few useful dos and don’ts to prevent skin infections:

Dos:

• Make sure to maintain personal hygiene
• Keep your skin dry at all times
• Clean all the skin folds with soap while bathing
• Also, make sure that after bathing – you  dry all skin folds thoroughly, especially in between the toes
• Wear only loose, airy cotton clothes
• Make sure that after a gym or a workout session, take a shower and clean yourself altogether
• Keep the diaper area clean in a baby

Don’ts

• It’s suggested to not use oil in the affected areas
• Don’t itch or rub the affected areas
• Also, one main point is to avoid nylon and synthetic clothes as much as possible.

Some Common Skin Infections in the Summer

Acne Breakouts

Yes, acne can develop during any time of the year, but it is more common in summer due to increased temperatures. It is due to sweat and mixing with oils from the skin that leads to these acne breakouts. To prevent this condition one should use a salicylic acide based cleanser, which will control the extra oil on the face.

Heat Rash

In summer, your skin tends to sweat alot, and because of this the sweat gets blocked which causes heat rash. The simple remedy will be to apply aloe vera gel on the bumps which will relieve itching and also have a calming effect on the skin.

Sun Burn

We are all aware that sun burn is common in summers. We have to protect our skin from harmful UV rays by applying sunscreen on the skin. One simple remedy is to apply a mild cream on the affected area. One can also use an aloe vera gel on the patch.

Dry Skin

There are a lot of chances to get dryness in summer. This is a very common skin problem. One of the simple remedies is to use an odour-free lotion at regular periods, as well as a mild cleanser for bathing. Also, one should avoid taking hot showers and instead take a warm bath.

Conclusion: Fight Skin Infections Today and Make Your Summer Magical!

So, yes in summer there are many skin infections, and the way to fight them is by the various measures we have laid above.

KMC, also known as Krishna Medical Centre, is a hospital that places a high value on customised care, ensuring that the health of a patient is in the hands of skilled specialists. The hospital is committed to delivering good health and has many ICU and NICU beds. We have a team of expert doctors, nurses, and a trained medical staff, and we also use infrastructure to meet patient challenges even better. So, if you’re someone who needs routine check-ups or specialised treatment, KMC is your health partner!