During the changing seasons, the North often experiences periods of high humidity and dampness. Many people think that due to the humid temperature, there is no need to moisturize the skin or apply sunscreen. Is this true?
Doctor at Central Dermatology Hospital checks patient's skin - Photo: DUONG LIEU
It's humid so skin doesn't need moisturizing?
Talking to Tuoi Tre Online , Dr. Quach Thi Ha Giang, head of the Department of Men's Skin Diseases at the Central Dermatology Hospital, said that the skin is the surface area of the body, protecting the body. However, this is also the first part to come into contact with the outside environment.
Humidity is one of the factors that affect the skin. The most suitable air humidity that makes the skin most comfortable is from 40-70%.
Winter - spring is the period when the weather does not have ideal humidity. During this time, the humidity can be over 80% and affect the skin. Humid but not cold air is a favorable condition for the development of skin diseases such as fungi and bacteria.
According to Dr. Giang, no matter what the climate is like, it is necessary to follow skin care steps, clean the face with soap-free cleansers, remove sebum and dead skin cells.
"We often think that humid weather does not require moisturizing. However, although humid weather helps prevent skin from becoming dehydrated and dry, it is still necessary to moisturize the skin adequately.
This moisturizing step not only helps soften the skin but also prevents wrinkles. However, you should only use moisturizers that are light, easily absorbed and do not make the skin shiny or greasy. You should avoid moisturizers that are thick and sticky, which can easily clog pores and cause the skin to secrete more oil.
Besides, you need to use sunscreen even if there is no sunlight. As we know, even if there is no sunlight, the skin is still affected by UV rays," Dr. Giang recommends.
Be careful with mushrooms and hives.
Dr. Giang said that every day he sees many cases of fungal infections in both the elderly and children. The disease appears in many areas of the body such as the face, hands, feet, and private areas (buttocks, groin).
Patients often have symptoms of burning, redness, blisters, and scaling. Patients often have severe itching that affects their daily activities, said Dr. Giang.
"One of the most common mistakes of patients with fungal infections is to buy anti-itch creams on their own. Meanwhile, there are many causes of itching.
When patients buy medicine themselves, they will mainly be sold drugs containing corticosteroids, which have a very fast anti-itching reaction. However, on the patient's fungal background, after only 3 days, the lesions can spread, even become infected.
Experts warn that skin diseases such as skin fungus can recur if not treated completely. Subsequent recurrences are more severe than the previous one. Therefore, when you see unusual signs appearing on your skin, you need to go to a medical facility, absolutely do not self-treat at home.
Another common group of diseases in humid weather is allergic skin diseases, hives... In particular, with hives, there are patients who only get the disease during the humid season.
"Preventing hives in humid weather is very difficult. However, patients can limit risk factors. For example, testing for allergens to find the cause of 52 allergens to avoid allergens that can cause allergies," Dr. Giang recommends.
Dr. Giang recommends that during the humid season, it is necessary to create the cleanest and driest environment possible. Families can use dehumidifiers to ensure good air circulation.
Pay special attention to personal hygiene. Absolutely do not wear damp clothes. Note that children, when wearing diapers, are susceptible to fungal infections due to poor hygiene. Pay attention to keeping children dry. After bathing the child, you can use a dryer, keep it away from the child to avoid injuring the child and dry the child's private area.
Source: https://tuoitre.vn/mua-nom-am-da-co-can-duong-am-boi-kem-chong-nang-20250215115719159.htm
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