Summer skin issues: How to prevent skin irritation and redness due to heat

Excessive heat can adversely affect your skin health and cause a number of issues from dry, flaky, irritated and red skin. Here are expert tips.

Published on: Apr 16, 2023 4:15 PM IST

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Excessive sun exposure or hot and humid weather conditions can wreak havoc on your skin health causing dry and irritated skin. Taking cool showers, eating hydrating foods and applying sunscreen frequently can help. Here are tips by Rashmi Aderao, M. D. Dermatology Consultant, Grant Medical Foundation, Ruby Hall Clinic. (Freepik)

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It is important to wear the right fabric to protect your skin from the ill effects of harsh sunlight. Wearing light coloured clothes made of cotton can help your skin breathe. (Freepik)

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Exercising outdoors during the peak summer hours is not a good idea. Choose early morning and late evenings for workouts or just exercise indoors. (Freepik)

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Consume plenty of fluids and fruits to hydrate well and use sunscreen half-n-hour prior to stepping out. Repeat its application every 3-4 hours (Pexels)

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Bathing helps keep your skin cool and clean. Take showers two times a day to feel refreshed. (Freepik)

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Make sure to use hats, caps, scarfs, masks or goggles while going out. Protect your skin from sun and wear sun protective clothes and apply sunscreen. (Freepik)

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Try to carry moisturiser with you so you can apply it after washing your hands and when your skin feels dry. (Pexels)

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People can also develop hives, when you are in sun or if one takes certain medications or have a sun sensitivity. You may experience red, scaly and extremely itchy bumps, and even blisters. You may be having medications that can cause an allergic sun reaction. Stay out of the sun in such cases. (Pixabay)