Every year we desperately wait for the monsoons to arrive after the scorching heat of the summers. While the monsoon season brings along beautiful, rain-drenched landscapes accompanied by a sense of relief and refreshing feeling for everyone, it is also a season where skin problems are at their peak.
Apart from the normal infections like cough and cold, the monsoon season, especially due the excess humidity, is ideal for the growth of fungus that causes fungal infections of the skin such as ringworm, athlete’s foot and jock itch.
Here are some of the best ways to stay away from skin fungal infections during the monsoon season:
Wear Loose-fitting Cotton Clothes
Avoid wearing tight-fitting clothes. Loose-fitting, light and clean cotton clothes are an ideal match to wear during the monsoon season.
Avoid Wearing Shoes that are Too Tight
Wearing shoes that are slightly loose will provide your feet enough air to breathe and keep fungal infections like athlete’s foot away.
Keep your Feet Dry
Wet feet are prone to fungal infections. Whenever your feet are wet, make sure you remove your shoes and socks, clean your feet and allow them to completely dry.
Stay Away from Infected People
Since skin fungal infections like ringworm are contagious, staying away from people who are already suffering from the infection is essential to save yourself from being infected.
Keep your Nails Trimmed
Scratching the infected area can spread the infection to other parts of your body. To avoid this, always keep your fingernails as well as toenails trimmed.
Stay Hydrated
Excess humidity during the monsoon season makes people sweat more causing the skin to lose a lot of water. Drink at least 8-10 glasses of water every day to keep your skin hydrated.
Avoid Wearing Artificial Jewelry
People with sensitive skin should particularly avoid wearing artificial jewelry around the neck and wrists to provide the skin enough space to breathe and keep fungal infections away.
Regular Bathing
It is important to have a shower daily to remove all the dirt, sweat and grime from the skin. Also, thoroughly dry yourself after a shower to prevent the growth of fungus.
Cleanse the Skin
Use non-soapy face wash to clean your skin at least twice a day to remove the excess oil and allow the skin to breathe.
Use Antifungal Ointment
Treat your skin with a top quality antifungal ointment or the best antifungal creams in India the moment you see a red, ring-shaped rash on the skin. Such over the counter products offer an effective treatment for ringworm and are a great remedy for itchy skin.
Thanks for your helpful blog on how to avoid fungal infection. Many are posting causes and how to remove it but no one has mentioned what precautions must be taken. Thanks again.