In recent days, the number of patients with skin problems due to floods and rains coming to the Central Dermatology Hospital has increased significantly.
Dr. Pham Thi Minh Phuong, Head of the Examination Department, Central Dermatology Hospital, said that the rate of patients has increased relatively, about 30% higher than in the dry season.
For example, patient N.V.A., from a small round spot on his arm, after days of persistent rain, the fungus quickly spread to half of his arm, accompanied by itching and burning... Or even with chronic skin diseases, erratic weather can cause many diseases to recur.
In addition, according to doctors, at this time, people need to pay attention to skin diseases such as fungal skin infections, contact dermatitis, viral skin infections, scabies, etc.
Dr. Vu Thai Ha, Head of the Department of Research and Application of Stem Cell Technology, Central Dermatology Hospital, for skin fungal diseases, people need to pay attention to ensure dryness on the body, legs, arms, and clean the skin when possible. Treatment with keratolytic and antifungal drugs under the guidance and examination of a dermatologist.
In case of staying in a flooded area for a long time, after escaping from this situation, you need to take a shower with soap or shower gel with a slightly acidic nature, dry your body, especially the folds such as between the toes, groin, armpits. If you have the above symptoms, contact the nearest Dermatologist for examination and treatment.
Another skin disease that needs attention after a flood is diseases related to skin infections, such as: Impetigo, boils, folliculitis, cellulitis... Due to floods, waterlogging, poor hygiene, skin abrasions, along with the skin's protective barrier being damaged when soaked in water for a long time, creating conditions for bacteria to invade and cause skin infections.
Symptoms include red, hot, painful papules and lumps on the skin, possibly with pus or blisters, and crusting. For treatment, people need to use topical antiseptic/antibiotic solutions, and in severe cases, systemic antibiotics are needed. The body should be cleaned as soon as possible and the skin kept dry if possible.
In addition, people need to pay attention to scabies and lice: Poor hygiene and cramped living environments increase the risk of scabies, lice and spread. Scabies is caused by the parasite Sarcoptes scabiei (also known as scabies). Scabies is red spots and blisters in the folds of the hands such as: palms, fingers, armpits, abdomen, genitals... and is very itchy at night.
Common skin diseases are benign but come with an uncomfortable itching sensation and aesthetic problems. To have the right ways to protect the skin from the risk of disease, people need to take proactive measures to prevent...
