Humid weather makes it easy to get skin fungus, how to recognize it?

Humid, drizzly weather is a favorable condition for viruses, bacteria and molds to grow, causing many diseases. Among them, skin fungus is a common disease, causing significant impact on the quality of life as well as the health of the patient.

Nail fungus - Photo: NGOC CHAU

Dr. Nguyen Lan Anh, Department of Dermatology, 108 Military Central Hospital, said that Vietnam is located in a tropical monsoon area, hot and humid with lots of rain, which is a condition for skin fungus to grow and spread. Poor hygiene leads to skin fungus in areas that sweat a lot such as between the hands, feet, armpits, private areas...

The incidence of dermatophytosis is about 27.3%, the cause of the disease is often found in 3 strains: Epidermophyton, Trichophyton and Microsporum.

These fungal strains thrive in hot, humid environments with lots of nutrients and in bodies with weakened immune systems (prolonged use of antibiotics, use of immunosuppressants, etc.).

The fungus enters humans in three ways: from person to person, from animal to person, and from soil to person (or to animal). It has the ability to produce keratinase enzymes that allow it to penetrate the stratum corneum.

How to recognize skin fungus

Fungi often cause diseases in places with keratin such as skin, fur, hair, and nails. Common fungal diseases are: hair fungus, chin beard fungus, body fungus (ringworm, groin fungus, intertrigo, tinea versicolor...), nail fungus, foot fungus.

Clinical manifestations of dermatophytosis are round, red patches with clear boundaries and polygonal edges, and may have small blisters at the edges. When rubbed, scratched a lot, or used with inappropriate topical medications (acid, corticosteroids, flashlights, etc.), the lesions may become inflamed, eroded, oozing fluid, sometimes with pus, and the edges are no longer clear.

To treat skin fungus, dermatologists often recommend topical antifungal medications such as ketoconazole, miconazole, terbinafine, clotrimazole, BSI solution, ASA. For skin fungus, treatment lasts 3-4 weeks, for nail fungus, 3-6 months. In cases where topical treatment does not respond, oral antifungal medications should be added.

Note to prevent skin fungus in humid season - Photo: BVCC

How to avoid skin fungus in humid weather?

At this time, the North is humid and wet. Doctors advise that to avoid skin fungus during the humid season, you need to pay more attention in your daily activities, such as avoiding wearing damp clothes and underwear that is too tight.

Dry the spaces between fingers and toes regularly to prevent water and sweat from accumulating, especially for those who regularly do housework and food preparation.

The patient's clothes should be washed in hot water, turned inside out, and dried in the sun or with a hot iron. Do not share underwear.

In addition, to prevent disease during the wet season, the best way is to maintain a clean living environment and improve the body's resistance.

Clean and ventilate the space in the house by using air conditioning, dehumidifier, using dry cloth to wipe the floor, maintaining air humidity at 40-60% is best. Limit opening doors to prevent humid air from entering the house.

Note that the floor is a place where a lot of water accumulates, is slippery and easy to fall, families with elderly people and young children need to be careful.

Clean your body regularly, keep your body warm when going out, use an iron or dryer to dry your clothes completely before wearing to avoid mold and skin diseases.

To ensure health, you need a scientific, balanced diet with full nutrients, micronutrients, and essential vitamins, combined with exercise to improve resistance.

People with chronic diseases need to follow the doctor's instructions. When they see unusual symptoms, they should not use drugs on their own and should immediately contact a medical facility for timely advice and treatment.

Foods to eat to protect your health in humid weather

Experts recommend that to protect your health in humid weather, you should eat a lot of fruit and make your own juices such as orange juice... to help supplement vitamin C, increase resistance against flu, colds and respiratory diseases.

Garlic is a natural "antibiotic" that helps boost the immune system. Therefore, add garlic to your dishes to supplement this wonderful source of natural "antibiotics".

You can add garlic and turmeric to your daily dishes as spices, or you can drink turmeric milk to prevent colds and flu.

Foods like rice, corn, green beans... have anti-inflammatory effects, prevent bloating, and provide enough energy on cold rainy days.

In addition, you should supplement iron-rich foods such as red meat. Beef and pork are rich sources of iron. Iron is an important mineral that helps transport oxygen throughout the body. Eating red meat can also provide vitamin B12, which contributes to healthy nerves and the immune system.

Sweet potatoes and other vegetables provide a lot of energy, increase body temperature, help keep the body warm on cold rainy days...

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