Skin infections are common as the humidity levels goes up during the monsoon season. Try to stay clean and use anti-fungal cosmetics to fight them, says an expert. Capital-based dermatologist Navin Taneja shares how to stay away from skin diseases:
Heat rash: Heat rash is a red pimply eruption. It is caused by sweating that leads skin pores to choke.
- The prickly heat will go in a couple of days unless the rash gets infected by scratching it.
- Wear loose cotton and linen clothing.
- Calamine lotion may help to ease the itching.
- Use anti-fungal cream or powder.
- Aloe vera is beneficial for skin diseases caused by rain.
- Opt for some home remedy like a mixture of gram flour, rose water and milk.
- Use anti-bacterial soaps, talcum powder and face wash.
- One should not wear plastic shoes, leather or canvas ones and instead wear slippers and flip-flops as they let your feet breathe.
- Wear washed cotton socks and keep feet clean and dry.