During the summer it is common to wear little clothing and expose the skin to the sun, sea, sand, public swimming pools and harmful substances, and this contact can generate a skin disease.
Especially during the summer it is recommended to use sunscreen, sunglasses, fresh clothes, open shoes, drink plenty of water and avoid sun exposure between 11am and 4pm daily. Do not forget to use sunscreen and sunglasses. Some care is even more important, such as avoiding makeup and perfume when exposed to the sun, as they may react and cause some local allergic reaction.
See what they are, learn how to avoid and what to do to combat the most common skin diseases of the summer:
Sunburn
The skin exposed to the sun is reddish and very sensitive to the touch, indicating that the skin has been damaged and is burned by the sun's rays. People who have fair skin are the ones who get more exposed and suffer from burns.
How to treat: Symptoms can be alleviated with the use of cold water compresses, analgesics and body lotions like Caladryl, for example. The skin tends to loosen after about 5 days and to avoid it is advised to drink plenty of water and avoid dryness of the skin. However, if the skin starts to loosen, it is important to resist and not remove, leaving it to go off alone, during the bath. The skin underneath is thinner and is even easier to burn and therefore should be protected with sunscreen.
Blackheads and pimples
Exposure to the sun and the heat of the typical summer days tend to aggravate the oiliness of the skin, favoring the appearance of blackheads and pimples. It is common that on the first day of vacation, with sun exposure, the skin is a little drier, which seems to reduce the pimples, but the next day, the body's natural response will increase the natural oiliness of the skin, aggravating to acne.
How to treat: You can use a sunscreen proper for the face, because they are generally not oily. Washing the face with soap and using acne-specific lotions also help control these symptoms and leave the face free of blackheads and pimples. Those who are going to be very exposed to the sun, must be very careful and not squeeze nails or pimples, so that the face does not get stained. Check out other tips to combat acne.
Beach ringworm
Beach mycosis is caused by Malassezia furfur, which is naturally present in human skin, which occurs mainly in people with genetic predisposition, appearing more frequently in the summer, due to heat, moisture and greater oiliness of the skin.
How to treat: The dermatologist may indicate the use of creams or lotions that should be applied daily until the complete removal of the spots on the skin. Here's a good home remedy that can complement this treatment.
Geographic bug
The geographic bug is a larva that penetrates the skin, causing itching and redness. The larva grows gradually but where it passes leaves a visible and intense itchy trail. Normally it is naturally eliminated from the body in about 8 weeks, but due to its symptoms, it is important to go to the doctor after observing its presence.
How to treat: Your doctor may prescribe taking a medicine for worms, such as Albendazole, which is effective in removing your skin, as well as an ointment that should be applied to the affected area to relieve itching.
Prickly heat
Brotocele is more common in infants and children on very hot days when the skin is moist due to sweat. The most affected areas are the neck, nape, chest, belly and back and the knee and elbow folds. In some cases it can cause itching and the child gets irritated.
How to treat: Brotocele does not require specific treatment, but can be avoided by wearing fresh clothing and avoiding very hot and humid places. Placing a little talc in the most affected regions may help initially, but if the child continues to perspire, the talc can aggravate the situation.
Burn with lemon
Juice from citrus fruits in direct contact with the skin can cause sunburn when it is exposed to the sun, causing a dark spot on the skin called phytophotomelanosis. Although this type of burn is more common with lemon, orange, mandarin and grapefruit can also cause this type of injury. The region may become reddish, with blisters or only darker, and the areas most affected are the hands, arms, neck and face, which may be affected by fruit splatters.
How to treat: When bubbles form the treatment is the same as in a water burn and a layer of raw egg white should be applied, which facilitates the regeneration of the injured skin. When the skin is stained and dark it may be useful to apply a lotion or ointment like Muriel Whitening Lotion.
See too:
- Ointments for the 7 most common skin problems
