One of the things we like most about the sun is the tan it gives our skin. It makes many people look better. But we must control our exposure to the sun, especially if we have skin diseases.
Skin diseases can affect us all year round. In fact, there are many factors involved in their appearance, and many experts claim that the skin is the organ most affected by the emotional aspects of our lives.
The truth is that the sun can aggravate some symptoms of these skin diseases, but not only that, chlorine in swimming pools, changes in diet, or relaxation on vacation after stress can also affect us.
Diseases that worsen in summer and treatment
Below, we will list a series of diseases that worsen in the sun and are harmful to our health:
- Rosacea: This is a skin condition that causes redness and visible blood vessels on the face. Small red bumps may also appear. This condition occurs in extremely sensitive skin, and one of the factors that worsens it is sunlight. There is no cure for this disease, although there are dermatological treatments (moisturizers or specialized emulsions) that help control it and reduce the discomfort it causes.
- Seborrheic dermatitis: causes flaking and redness in the oiliest areas of our body. In summer, this condition tends to worsen, as it is affected by sweating, chlorine in swimming pools, and the use of hats or goggles. To treat it, emollient products are often used to help moisturize and protect the skin.
- Fungus: can appear on both toenails and skin. Heat and sweating cause our clothes to retain a lot of moisture, which helps fungus to develop. In the case of toenail fungus, walking in humid or excessively warm environments also promotes its appearance. For skin fungus, the most effective treatment is to use a specialized cream with an antifungal effect. For nail fungus, doctors usually prescribe antifungal medications that are taken orally or applied directly to the nail.
- Sun-induced skin spots: after exposing your skin to ultraviolet rays without sunscreen, various types of spots may appear on your skin. Some are white and appear as a result of a sun allergy, while others are irregular in shape and dark in color. Both types of spots contribute to skin aging and can even affect our self-esteem. These spots are difficult to remove, so it is best to use a suitable sunscreen when you are going to be exposed to the sun for long periods of time.
In addition, if you suffer from any skin allergies, you should follow certain guidelines and be careful with the allergens to which you are most sensitive.
In any case, we must be very careful when sunbathing or going to swimming pools. It is very important to protect ourselves well with sunscreen and to take a good shower with fresh water after being in contact with water from swimming pools or the sea.
