9 Summer Skin Problems and How to Treat them

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This month in some countries is entering summer. Depending on the location of a country, summer can occur at different times. In the northern hemisphere, summer begins around June to September, while in the southern hemisphere the summer begins around December to March.

In many countries, summer is the school holiday season. In this season people in these subtropical countries usually go to the beach for sunbathing. In addition, in summer fruits and plants are generally in full growth. Summer is also usually for fun, like reading in a park. There are also people who take summer lessons to gain knowledge.

Hot and dry weather can make you susceptible to various diseases, including skin diseases. According to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), there are several skin problems that must be considered when summer arrives. Here are 9 skin problems in summer and how to treat them:

1. Dry Skin

When the weather outside is hot and humid, your skin can become dry and irritated. One of the triggers is excessive exposure to sunlight, exposure to swimming pool water containing chlorine, and air-conditioning air conditioning.

If your skin starts to feel dry, try using a moisturizer after bathing. In addition, avoid also soaking or bathing with water that is too hot because it can erode the skin's natural layer of oil. Do not forget to routinely use sunscreen before leaving the room so the skin is not damaged by sunlight.

In addition, this condition can also be overcome by frequent cold baths, drinking plenty of water and eating fruits.

2. Acne

In the summer, the body sweats excessively to maintain balance in body temperature. This condition triggers oil glands or sebaceous glands to produce excess oil. Excess oil, dirt, pollution and bacteria can clog pores and be prone to acne.

For prevention you should wipe your sweat using a tissue or clean towel. Avoid rubbing sweat with your hands, especially if your hands are dirty or you haven't washed your hands. In addition, for skin care products, you should choose products that are comedogenic or oil free. Besides that, often change clothes, headbands, towels, and hats.

3. Sunburn

Be careful if you are under exposure to sunlight for too long. Because the skin can experience sunburn. If you have this, feeling sore, sick, so you will not feel confident. But don't worry, there are various effective ways to overcome sunburned skin.

Burned skin will usually be red and painful. Even if the burn is severe enough, the skin will experience swelling and blisters. In addition, you can also feel various flu-like symptoms such as fever, nausea, headache, and weakness.

The first thing you need to do to deal with sunburned skin is to take a towel and soak it in ice water. Then, squeeze and place a towel on the skin for 10 to 15 minutes. This method is done to help neutralize heat on your skin. When the skin is sunburned, you need to use a moisturizer to hydrate dry skin. Choose moisturizers with various soothing ingredients such as aloe vera. Aloe vera can provide a cool effect that makes the skin feel much better.

To avoid sunburn, when the summer season, every room exits, move in the shade, wear wide-brimmed hats, sunglasses, long-sleeved clothes, and trousers. It is also important to apply sunscreen that offers broad spectrum protection, SPF 30+, and is water resistant.

4. Sun Allergy

Usually, red skin blisters and feels sore when touched is a sign of sunburned skin aka sunburn. You are prone to sunburn when you move too long in the hot sun. But in a few people, this symptom can appear as a sun allergic reaction.

Sun allergy is a term used to describe photosensitivity, a reddish rash condition on the skin as an overreaction after exposure to sunlight.

Sun allergy is triggered by changes that occur in skin exposed to sunlight. It is not clear why the body develops this reaction. However, allergies generally occur as a reaction to the immune system that mistakenly considers component cells of healthy skin exposed to the sun as foreign matter. This causes the body to attack it and then produce an allergic reaction in the form of a red rash and blisters. In addition to a reddish rash, people who are allergic to sunlight will also experience itching.

Most cases of sun allergies heal on their own. Certain lotions and aloe gel can also be used to relieve symptoms. Doctors will usually prescribe painkillers such as ibuprofen. In more severe cases doctors can prescribe systemic or topical steroids to help reduce swelling.

The first way to prevent sun allergy is to avoid excessive sun exposure, especially when the sun is at its peak during the day. Also stop using drugs that make you sensitive to light. Consult with your doctor whether the medication you are taking makes the skin more sensitive to sunlight. Then apply skin moisturizer. Use a sunscreen of at least SPF 30 which contains protection against UVA and UVB rays. Wear long pants and long sleeves complete with hats if you leave the house. Use sunglasses with UV protection.

5. Rash

A rash is inflammation and discoloration that occurs on the skin. The onset of hives, bumps, flaking, scaly, or irritation are forms of reactions to the skin that has a rash.

This condition often occurs during the summer, especially in children, and those with sensitive skin. A rash will make us who experience it feel uncomfortable, itchy, sore, and miserable. In children it often makes them fussy and cannot sleep. If the rash is scratched, it can cause infection.

The rash occurs because the sweat glands are closed, so that sweat cannot come out properly. For those who have, especially often experience a rash, do not ever wear powder on the skin. Also avoid everything that makes the skin closed, such as the use of diapers, tight clothes, synthetic clothing, and others.

To prevent the rash from happening, always wear light and loose clothing made of cotton. For those who are sensitive, it's best to avoid dust that often becomes our problem during the summer. So, the solution is to probably bathe in cold water.

6. Melasma

Melasma is a condition in which a portion of the skin area becomes darker than the surrounding skin. This is not dangerous. In the medical world, melasma is referred to as hyperpigmentation. Melasma usually appears on the face, especially on the forehead, cheeks and upper lip, and can appear on both sides of the face in an almost identical shape. Skin color can range from brown to dark brown. Dark skin due to melasma will not swell and hurt.

The most important factor in the development of melasma is sun exposure. Using drugs that can make you sensitive to sunlight can increase your risk of getting melasma.

Melasma can be overcome by using sunscreen every day and re-applying sunscreen every 2 hours. Dermatologists also recommend wearing a wide-brimmed hat when outdoors.

7. Folliculitis

Folliculitis is inflammation that occurs in the hair follicles or the place where hair grows which is usually caused by a bacterial infection. Although it can cause itching and pain, this disease is generally harmless. However, a severe stage of folliculitis can cause hair to be permanently lost and scars arise.

To reduce the risk of folliculitis, as often as possible to change underwear, also outerwear, especially after the move. When cleaning and bathing, use cold water. Recommended clothing that is loose, made of cotton, and absorbs sweat.

8. Contact dermatitis

Many people take advantage of sunny weather with outdoor activities, ranging from gardening, playing in the field, camping, hiking or just relaxing in the park. These activities can make you susceptible to contact dermatitis. This condition can occur when you are in contact with allergens (certain substances or substances that trigger allergic reactions) such as plants, certain chemicals, and so on.

For that, when you are gardening or caring for plants, it's good to protect your hands using special gloves. Don't forget to wash your hands afterwards.

9. Bitten by Insects

In addition to contact dermatitis, spending lots of time outdoors can make you prone to insect bites such as mosquitoes, mites, etc. Symptoms arising from insect bites are usually itchy, reddish and swollen in the area of ​​the bite.

To minimize the risk of insect bites, you should use long-sleeved clothing, trousers and closed shoes when outdoors. In addition, you can also use anti-mosquito lotions on the skin of the body.

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