The water on the roads can spoil your soft skin, do these things to avoid infection

News Topical, Digital Desk : Many types of problems remain a source of trouble for people during the rainy season. The infections that spread during this time bother people, but the water that accumulates at many places due to rain is also a cause of concern. There is often a problem of waterlogging during the rainy season, which not only affects daily work but also harms our skin.

This water accumulated on the roads can cause serious damage to your skin and can cause many skin related problems. In this article, we will tell you about these skin related problems and how to avoid them-

Scabies

Scabies can often be a problem due to dirty water that accumulates during the rainy season. This is an infectious skin disease caused by microscopic insects called mites. This disease can spread by sharing dirty clothes, towels or bedding during the rainy season.

How to protect yourself

• Don't share your personal things.
• Clean bedding and clothes with hot water.
• Apply anti-parasitic cream after asking the doctor.

Leptospirosis

Another skin disease caused by rain water is very common. This is leptospirosis, which is a type of  bacterial infection  . It spreads through rat urine present in dirty water. Due to any injury or cut in your skin, these germs enter the body, which causes this problem.

How to protect yourself

• Cover open wounds, especially during rain.
• Avoid walking in dirty water as much as possible.
• Do not delay in seeing a doctor if necessary.

Contact Dermatitis

This is a common skin reaction, which remains a cause of trouble for many people during the rainy season. Actually, this problem starts due to coming in contact with elements like dirt, detergent, sewage and petrol present in rain water. Due to this, problems like red rashes, itching, swelling and burning can often occur on the skin.

How to protect yourself

• Avoid walking in dirty water.
• Use waterproof footwear and full pants.
• If you come in contact with dirty water, clean the skin with an antiseptic.

Folliculitis

This  is a type of infection that occurs in the hair roots  . When dirty rain water comes in contact with the body, this infection spreads rapidly due to moisture. Its main symptoms include red rashes, burning and itching.

How to protect yourself

• To prevent folliculitis, bathe daily.
• Avoid wearing synthetic clothes during rainy days.
• Use a clean towel.

athlete's foot

Fungal infections are common during the rainy season and athlete's foot is one of them, which is usually caused by wet feet. Due to getting wet in the rain, socks or shoes often become wet, wearing them for a long time can cause itching, skin peeling and irritation between the fingers, which are the symptoms of athlete's foot.

How to protect yourself

• Always keep your feet neat and clean.
• If shoes and socks are wet, change them immediately.
• Use anti-fungal powder to avoid infection.

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