Cheers to Healthy Skin

DOCYARD DR ROHIT BATRA Common skin infections are caused in arcas where the skin folds like armpits, groin, between the fingers, toes, nails, elbow fold and so on. You might experience rashes and fungal infection and bacterial growth in such areas as they don't get sufficient air to dry off. Nail infections are also quite common during monsoon as bac- terias find a home inside the nails and causes infection. So trim/cut Dermatologist SIR GANGARAM HOSPITAL, NEWDELHI your nails regularly. Hygiene is an important factor for skin care in monsoon. Regular shower with anti- bacterial soap can keep away bac- Take precautions teria and will keep you fungus that go a long safe. It is suggested to dry off your body completely after washing way in keeping and avoid getting wet in the rain. Make sure you are cleaning the skin healthy & infection-free, your hairiscalp regularly as fungi and bacteria develop in these Keep yourself areas. Avoid use of greasy creams hydrated. Look ointments, and lotions as they out for anything might block sweat and oil gland odd on your body ducts. Instead use non-comedo- Benic products on your skin. Since the sun rays are more consult a penetrating during this time use of good, elfective sunscreens in the right amount is essential to protect from harmful effects of and immediately dermatologist Cheers to UV rays. healthy skin Take precautions that go a long way in having healthy and infec- tion-free skin. Drink enough water as it will keep your skin hydrat- ed. Also look out for anything odd on your body and immediate- ly see a dermatologist. There are multiple treatment options which an expert can provide you in order to treat the fungal infection. While the air is cooler, the humidity increases, and this pro- vides the perfect breeding ground for many kinds of skin bacte ria. Acne can bother you on your face or even on your body. Follow rhile everyone enjoys the rain, it is a great time to plan an out- ing or a trip and flaunt your skin in beautiful dresses. But at the same time, one needs to pay special attention to the skin ac heat, the warmth of the sun, hot winds cause severe skin damage. The season can be quite tricky as it causes digestive and skin problems and infections During the monsoon, there is an increase in the temperature and humidity level in our country. The infections occur more in the skin and scalp areas, especially in the skin fold areas like armpit. groin and others. Moisture remains trapped in these areas and cause iungal infections Fungal infections are of two types like dermatophyte and yeast infections. Dermatophytes cause superficial infections of the skin, hair and nails. A yeast infection occurs when there is an overgrowth of yeast (a type of fungus) anywhere in the body. The primary symp- toms of fungal infection are red itchy skin. People are more prone to infections during monsoon due to excessive sweating, dehydration, photo-toxic eflects of the sun and, of course, humidity. these simple tips daily for flawless, glowing skin. Keep your hands off: As tempted as you may feel to break that ugly pimple on your face, try not to. Breaking a pimple or try- ing to squeeze out blackheads will leave you with scars and even more pimples. Kep your skin clean and let that zit dry out natu- rally. Minimise your facials: A facial may be a great way to relax however if you have an acne-prone skin, you need to avoid fre- quent massages. Moreover, many beauticians don't know the right way to remove blackheads and this can damage your delicate pores Don't do a facial more than once a month. Wash your bed linen well: Research shows that pillow cov- ers, and bedsheets are often the least washed items in our laun- dry.Germs can stick to your pillows, incubate, and cause acne break- outs. Make sure you wash your linen at least once a week and dry it in sunlight.