Dr Kiran Shares About The Skin Infections That You May Catch This Season
Dermatologist Dr Kiran also talks about how you can take care of your skin during the rainy season.
Your skin, being the outermost organ of the body, has to suffer a lot because of the change in seasons. Everything that happens outside in the air affects your skin in many different ways. That's why it's important to change your skincare routine depending on the season. Now, since the monsoon is here, it's evident that you tweak the skincare regime slightly. It's true that the cold wind and rainfall after the scorching summer is a big relief. But, amidst these changing weather conditions, your skin may turn dull, greasy or develop fungal infections. Dermatologist Dr Kiran shares everything you must know about your skincare this season. Through a post on Instagram, she throws light on various skin infections that may occur and how you must treat them.
According to Dr Kiran, these are the three infections that may trouble you in monsoon:
1) Frictional rash: The skin specialist says that this is just a frictional rash that may develop. The area where you have it; looks a bit darker. Also, it's not itchy. This rash isn't caused by fungus but it gets mistaken for it, Dr Kiran adds. So how can you prevent it? Keep that area dry and prevent sweat from accumulating at the place of infection.
2) Intertrigo: This is basically a rash that shows up between folds of skin. Sometimes, intertrigo gets infected by yeast (fungus) Candida. In this condition, the infected area gets red and becomes itchy. So, Dr Kiran states that, in such circumstances, you can use an anti-yeast cream that can be used twice a day.
3) Tinea corporis: The doctor explains that this is a proper fungal infection. It's a round rash that is seen on your skin. You can see a sharp border around a clear skin in the middle. For that, Dr Kiran advises using an anti-fungal cream, again, twice a day and sometimes there may be a need for a tablet as well.
In the caption, she warns saying, “Ask your doctor which one it is (if you are developing any such infection) because the treatment is different for each one.”
She leaves the viewers with a quick tip to deal with infections - Keep the area dry, reduce friction, wear sweat-wicking fabrics, change after you sweat and use talc-free powder to keep the area dry and healthy.
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