Dr Aparajita Lamba, MD Dermatologist, Founder & Medical Director, Iksana Wellness shares some smart ways to tackle the skin disorders flaming up in monsoons: (Pic Courtesy: Freepik for representational use only)
For dealing with a fungal infection, use certain powders or creams and try to keep the affected skin as dry as possible.
One should always prefer wearing open-toe shoes in this weather and wear socks made with breathable fabric.
The moistness of this weather needs a minimum of twice cleansing of the face with a gentle cleanser. Even prefer bathing twice with a soap having antimicrobial properties.
This weather needs a comfortable and loose set of clothes made of breathable fabric preferably cotton.
In case you feel your skin is irritated and inflamed, probably due to heat rash, prefer the application of a calamine solution or soothe the skin with ice/cold compress.
When the weather around is already moist, the skin should be kept dry to prevent infections.
In order to keep the sweat-prone areas dry such as underarms or private areas, preferably use talcum powder.
Have adequate glasses of water to keep the skin’s texture smooth and also keep the skin well moisturized at all times.
Use non-comedogenic products on your skin that don’t clog the skin pores.