Common skin problems during the monsoons

The monsoon season offers much-needed relief from the sizzling summer heat. But it could affect your skin health. The increased humidity can cause various skin infections. Keep reading to know more about some of the well-known skin problems in the monsoons.

• Acne:

  Pimples that are red and swollen are referred to as inflammatory acne.Depending on your skin type, the skincare routine that you need to follow during the monsoon will vary. The extreme secretion of oil from the skin can lead to pimples. Hence, use natural oil-free soaps/face wash

   

• Eczema:

  Do you know that eczema is more likely to occur during the rainy season? The monsoon season causes itching, rashes, and redness on the skin. In many cases, it also causes skin irritation. People with sensitive skin have a higher chance of getting an eczema rash.

   

• Dry skin:

  If you have dry skin, you might have rashes, flaking, and itchiness. Apply a good moisturizer daily and refrain from using strong lotions with chemicals as these can increase skin dryness and cause a rash.

   

• Tinea fungal infections:

  These include highly infectious and itchy skin problems like ringworm and a flaky or itchy scalp (tinea capitis).

   

• Folliculitis:

  It is a bacterial or fungal infection of the hair follicle. At first, it might look like small red bumps or white-headed pimples around hair follicles. The infection can spread and turn into nonhealing, crusty sores. It can be itchy, sore, and embarrassing

   

• Ringworm:

  It is usually identified by a red ring-shaped infection on the skin, hence it is called ringworm. If scratched, it can be accompanied by minute eruptions on the skin. And can lead to oozing. It is a very contagious fungal infection that at times spread to the scalp.

   

• Scabies:

  It is a monsoon skin disease caused by tiny microscopic bugs. These insects float on the skin for months. They burrow in the cuticle to lay eggs. This causes immense uncontrollable itching. This, in turn, can cause redness. It is a highly dangerous infection and can spread through close contact with a person who has scabies