When It’s time for longer, sunnier days, warmer temperatures, people enjoy it.
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When It’s time for longer, sunnier days, warmer temperatures, people enjoy it.

But it also can wreak havoc on your skin if you’re not careful.

Exposure to the sun’s rays along with the combination of heat and humidity and contact with certain plants can cause nasty skin bumps, sores and rashes.

On research with Doctors about some of the common skin conditions found in people during summer.

Contact dermatitis

The most common contact dermatitis, or skin inflammation, results from exposure to poison ivy, poison oak and poison sumac, which all contain an oily resin called urushiol in their leaves, stems, flowers and roots. It’s estimated that roughly 80 to 90 per cent of people are allergic.

It is a problem that’s associated with chemicals that are produced by poison ivy, and contact with that causes a reaction with the skin, Doctors say. Some people have an allergy, so when some people get it, it gets worse and worse.

TREATMENT

If you’ve been exposed, you should wash the affected areas with soap as soon as possible, so the oil doesn’t transfer to other parts of your body.

Wash your clothes, to minimize infection. As hard as it is to resist itching, keep in mind that’s a primary way for the oil to transfer to places like your arms, neck and even face.

Dermatologists also recommend over-the-counter topicals like Zyrtec or Benadryl, or 1-per cent creams. Creams or Aveno baths can also help provide relief. The rash is really stabilized and involves different parts of your body; then you probably need to go to a doctor and get an injection of a steroid medication, researchers say.

PREVENTION

Prevent exposure to plants, wearing protective clothing, socks and gloves when working around the plants or hiking in areas where those plants might grow.

Rash

Hot weather can cause your sweat ducts to clog and trap sweat under the skin, resulting in a rash that looks like blisters. It’s particularly common in skin folds or reacts with clothes, and certain people are prone to getting it. They usually go away after a few days.

HOW TO PREVENT IT

Doctors at Credocto recommend wearing clothes that are loose-fitted and made of cotton fabrics and avoiding tight-fitted clothes that don’t allow air to escape the skin. You can also avoid heavy creams and oils that block sweat ducts.

Infections

Yeast likes warm places, and infections occur in the vagina, under breasts, in skin folds and in the other area. Infections are more with diabetics because they have more sugar available on their skin and in their sweat.

It’s the same principle at work with infections. An infection that causes flaking and peeling in the skin that can take root when your feet get sweaty in shoes.

PREVENTION

To minimize problems, keep the areas cool and dry, using powders if necessary to keep moisture. Change your clothes often if you sweat.

To treat it, use over-the-counter yeast infection treatments or antifungals for athlete’s foot.

Hives

Hive is a common term for a raised red rash, or welts, that may be due to many things that can trigger an allergic reaction: animal dander, insect bites, pollen, foods and even sun exposure. In case of severity, consult a dermat at Credocto.

TREATMENT

They usually treat it with antihistamines.

Eczema

Eczema is not restricted to a particular season, but it often shows up in the hot and humid summer months. You might have by red, itchy and sometimes blistery skin.

TREATMENT

It often requires prescription ointments or creams to treat. Dermatologists at Credocto recommends people who have Eczema to establish a game plan with their primary care doctor about what to do during an outbreak.

Sunburns

Sunburns is a result of too much exposure to ultraviolet light from the sun. It damages the skin, just like a first-degree burn, and the skin often sloughs just like it does in other types of burns. Repeated exposure can damage the skin or cause certain diseases, including skin cancer.

“Since the skin’s a barrier for us to prevent fluid loss, if you burned badly enough, it can cause significant problems for you,” Doctor at Credocto says.

HOW TO PREVENT IT

You can minimize your risk by applying sunblock or sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher, wearing a wide-brimmed hat and clothing that covers the skin, and avoiding exposure during the hottest parts of the day, generally between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.