Identify common skin diseases during the rainy season

Let’s start by discussing some common types of skin diseases. By knowing the type and cause, we can then determine the right solution!

• Athlete’s Foot (Tinea Pledis)

Symptoms of athlete’s foot can include a red rash that feels moist between the toes. Often, this skin disease is also accompanied by itching. 

The main cause of this disease is the various dermatophytes fungi that often appear during the rainy season (humid air). These fungi can appear due to various things such as: prolonged use of closed footwear, sweaty feet, lack of hygiene, and visiting public places barefoot.

Remember that athlete’s foot is contagious, so it’s best not to exchange footwear or toiletries!

• Acne

While acne can appear at any time of the year, the rainy season often exacerbates the condition. The combination factor is the humidity in the air and the increased oil production by the skin. 

Why does skin oil production increase? It’s because of the cold temperatures that our skin naturally produces more oil to moisturise the skin. In addition, taking a hot shower can also make your skin vulnerable to damage and aggravate acne.

• Ringworm

Ringworm is also one of the culprits in the rainy season that occurs due to a fungal infection. Symptoms can include a circular red rash on areas such as the feet, hands, face, and groin. Not just skin, even nails can be affected by ringworm! 

It’s caused by rising temperatures and excessive sweating. Ringworm can also breed and be contagious, so be sure to treat it right away.

• Prickly heat

Similar to acne, prickly heat has symptoms of a small, red rash. But they often cause itching and discomfort! Generally, we hear that prickly heat is very common in babies or children. However, the rainy season makes it difficult for sweat to evaporate quickly so even adults are susceptible to this skin disease.

There are various types of prickly heat, from Miliaria Kristalina to Miliaria Rubra. Therefore, it is best to consult the symptoms of prickly heat with a professional to get the best solution.

• Skin Allergies

During the rainy season, our skin gets less exposure to the sun. This can be both a good thing and a bad thing. UV rays are good for providing vitamin D to the body so that it can protect itself from various diseases. This is one of the reasons why skin allergies like dermatitis can get worse when it rains.

In addition, some people are allergic to certain allergens in rainwater, known as Urticaria. The symptoms are similar, with a rash and itching after being exposed to or touching rainwater (which can also be from water sources, snow, etc.).

It turns out that even though it may feel cool and comfortable, the rainy season can bring a variety of skin diseases if we are not careful! After knowing the type of disease, don’t forget to avoid the potential causes, Sereni-Trees.

5 Serenitree Recommended Solutions

Don’t worry, there’s always a solution to every skin problem, especially if we take care of it as early as possible. The most important thing is the habit of maintaining personal hygiene. If our environment is always clean and dry, fungi and viruses will not run rampant. The same goes for body hygiene, especially if we are exposed to rainwater, immediately dry it and bathe regularly to avoid ringworm or prickly heat. 

Next, we have to pay attention to footwear. Sereni-Trees who wear closed footwear everyday for too long can cause excessive sweating of the feet. These conditions are ideal for the growth of athlete’s foot and other infections! Therefore, if you must use closed footwear, choose footwear that has good airflow. The same goes for socks! We recommend choosing cotton socks as they absorb sweat and moisture well. Also, make sure that the socks are dry when you use them!

Let’s continue with the habit of scratching the skin. The cold air during the rain can certainly make the skin dry and itchy. This can be a problem, especially if you have a skin condition like prickly heat. In this case, scratching the skin can actually worsen and spread the infection to other areas! The same goes for exfoliation. Not only does it spread infection, over-exfoliation can also leave your skin vulnerable and irritated! So, don’t scratch your skin or exfoliate excessively!

Lastly and equally important, Sereni-Trees must still use medication as the safest and quickest solution. Although there are various herbal alternatives, it is still best to consult and use the appropriate medication. Here are some recommended skin disease medications from Serenitree: 

• For acne conditions, use skincare with: Salicylic acid, Azelaic acid, AHA, BHA, Tea tree oil, Benzoyl peroxide, and Aloe vera extract.
• For athlete’s foot, we can choose creams or medications such as: Clotrimazole, Miconazole, Ketoconazole, and others. (Note: each cream can treat a different type of fungal infection).
• Examples of potent ringworm medications include: Kalpanax, Fungiderm, Daktarin, Canesten, and the like.
• We can get rid of prickly heat with: Caladine (lotion/powder), Herocyn, Diprosalic, and others.
• Some natural ingredients to take care of your skin during the rainy season: Coconut oil (anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory, moisturising), Sweet almond oil (relieves irritation and inflammation), and White turmeric (reduces redness and treats fungal infections). Find these natural ingredients in Serenitree body care.

In conclusion, those are some of the solutions you can try to treat these 5 common skin ailments during the rainy season! Again, if your symptoms worsen or don’t go away, you should consult a doctor immediately. Don’t forget to keep your skin healthy and moisturised during the rainy season with Serenitree soaps, lotions and hand creams!

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Let’s see the explanation until the end!

Why is the rainy season prone to skin diseases?

During the rainy season, air humidity tends to increase. This condition affects human skin because moisture can trigger the growth of microorganisms such as bacteria and fungi on the skin surface. In addition, high humidity makes the environment more humid.

This also makes the skin more prone to irritation. The increased moisture content in the air can make it difficult to absorb the excessive moisture. The result = irritation and other skin problems.

In addition, during the rainy season, we tend to frequent wetter environments, especially if exposed directly to rainwater or moisture from the air. Prolonged exposure to water, especially if it is contaminated with dirt or bacteria, can increase the risk of skin diseases! 

Another factor that plays a role is the change in temperature during the rainy season. Rapid temperature changes from hot to cold or vice versa can affect the skin’s balance. This can cause the skin to become more sensitive or prone to irritation and other skin diseases. 

6 Skin Diseases During the Rainy Season

There are actually many, but there are 6 types of skin diseases that often appear during the rainy season. The symptoms and causes are different so make sure you are familiar with the symptoms!

• Ringworm: This disease is caused by a fungus that grows on the surface of the skin. The high humidity of the rainy season creates an ideal environment for fungal growth.

Symptoms of ringworm include: Red patches or scaly skin, high-intensity itching in the infected area, and painful or burning spots.

When affected, make sure not to scratch the itchy area and consult a doctor immediately. Generally we need anti-fungal ointment as a treatment. For prevention, simply shower regularly and avoid exchanging hygiene items with others.

• Prickly heat: Who says prickly heat only occurs when it’s hot? This disease occurs when the sweat glands are blocked. High humidity prevents sweat from leaving the skin!

Symptoms include: The onset of a small, red rash resembling a pimple accompanied by a stinging itching or burning sensation in the area.

We can treat this disease with ointments/medications with zinc oxide. For prevention, make sure the room is well ventilated and keep the skin clean and moisturized with lotion.

• Athlete’s foot: Athlete’s foot is caused by an allergic reaction to the bites of athlete’s foot on moist skin, especially in the foot area.

Symptoms include: The appearance of fluid-filled bubbles on the skin and intense itching.

The treatment is by applying Miconazole or Clotrimazole. To be on the safe side, don’t forget to consult your symptoms first! Make sure to always keep your feet clean and avoid wearing closed footwear for too long!

• Tinea versicolor: Tinea Versicolor is a type of fungal growth on the skin due to high humidity levels.

Symptoms of tinea versicolor include: The appearance of white or yellowish patches on the skin. It is also not uncommon to experience itching and redness around the infected area.

Some options of tinea versicolor medicine that we can try are Selenium sulfide, Itraconazole or Ketoconazole. For prevention, we need to avoid wearing too tight clothes and dry the skin well especially after activities or bathing.

• Acne: Skin is prone to breakouts during the rainy season as the increased humidity in the air can lead to increased oil production on the skin. This makes the pores prone to clogging.

Acne comes in many forms, but one symptom is red bumps on the skin.

Prevent and treat acne by using non-comedogenic or acne skin-specific products. We must also maintain our hygiene!

• Cold Allergy: Some people have allergies to cold weather, especially if the temperature changes drastically.

Symptoms of this allergy resemble: Skin redness and rashes on areas exposed to cold air and mild/severe itching (Intensity depends on individual skin conditions).

As a treatment, allergy sufferers can take antihistamine drugs such as Cetirizine, Ioratadine, or Desloratadine. Make sure to consult a doctor, especially if symptoms worsen! We can also avoid this allergy by avoiding exposure to cold temperatures. 

These are some of the most common rainy season skin diseases! Are there any symptoms that you often experience? Unlike prevention, for treatment, try to always rely on medical personnel and professionals. Don’t let the symptoms get worse and risk being fatal to our health!

Rainy Season Skin Care

The change in temperature and humidity during the rainy season means we have to change our skincare routine a bit! This is to keep our skin healthy, hydrated and glowing.

First, your skin needs to stay hydrated. Cold weather can make our skin dry so we can keep it hydrated by applying lotion after showering (Recommended product: Serenitree Body Lotion), drinking more water, and taking supplements if necessary (Especially for those with very dry skin). This should also be balanced with the consumption of vegetables and fruits to increase antioxidants in the body, thus protecting the skin from free radicals.

Do not forget also that the habit of exfoliation must remain the way to remove dirt on clogged pores. Clogged pores will become skin diseases if we don’t clean them!

The last tip is to minimize the use of makeup. It’s okay to use makeup, but try not to be too thick. This is to prevent buildup on the pores of the facial skin. 

The point is to maintain hygiene (Avoiding the growth of bacteria & infection), hydration (Inside and outside the body), and increase immunity so as not to be vulnerable to disease. Let’s stay healthy together, Sereni-Trees!

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