In the summer season, sweating is a normal process to control body temperature, but due to excessive sweating, the risk of skin problems increases.
Yes, excessive sweating not only causes discomfort, but it also gives full opportunity to bacteria and fungus to grow. Therefore, due to heat and humidity, skin related problems start increasing rapidly. Let us know from Dr. Radhika Raheja (Skin Disease and Hair Transplant Specialist, Asian Hospital, Faridabad) what problems can occur due to sweating and what to do to avoid them.
These problems increase due to excessive sweating
People who sweat excessively or are suffering from hyperhidrosis are more likely to suffer from skin infections and allergies.
- prickly heat- When the body sweats excessively, sweat glands can become blocked. Due to this, small red rashes appear on the skin and severe burning sensation starts. This problem is mostly seen in the neck, back, chest and armpits.
- Fungal infection- Sweat and skin moisture create the perfect environment for fungus to grow. For this reason, there is a fear of fungal infection in the thighs, armpits, between the fingers and in the skin folds, due to which the complaints of itching, redness and burning increase.
- Acne and pimples- Skin pores get clogged due to excessive sweating. When oil and dust get mixed with this sweat, the problem of pimples arises on the face, back and shoulders.
- Skin allergy and irritation- Many times, excessive sweating causes skin to rub against each other, which can cause rashes and allergies. In such a situation, if you wear synthetic clothes or the skin remains wet for a long time, then this problem can become more serious.
- Body odor and bacterial infection- You will be surprised to know that sweat itself has no odor, but when it meets the bacteria already present on the skin, the body starts smelling. Sometimes these bacteria also become the cause of skin infection.
Constant sweating can become a serious problem for the skin. High humidity and warm environment create a favorable environment for bacteria and fungus. Due to this, problems like fungal infection, heat rash, acne and skin irritation increase. Therefore, if someone is sweating more than normal and skin diseases are troubling him again and again, then do not ignore it at all. For this, it is very important to take proper skin care and consult a doctor if necessary.
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Dr. Radhika Raheja, Dermatologist and Hair Transplant Specialist, Asian Hospital, Faridabad
Some easy ways of prevention
You can prevent these problems by making some small and easy changes in your daily habits-
- Always wear loose and cotton clothes in summer.
- If you sweat, try to clean and dry the skin as soon as possible.
- Take bath at least twice a day.
- Change clothes that have become wet with sweat immediately without any delay.
- Always try to keep skin folds and armpits dry.
- If needed, use anti-fungal powder or antiperspirant only after consulting a doctor.
- Drink plenty of water to keep the body hydrated from within.
When is it necessary to go to the doctor?
If you are facing the problem of persistent itching, redness, rash or infection on the skin, you start feeling pain in the skin or pus starts forming, then you should consult a skin expert without any delay. Apart from this, if you sweat more than usual, consult a doctor as it can also be a sign of some internal medical problem.