During Summer My Skin Tends To Itch More? Here's Why!



Do you get itchy skin during the summer season and why only during this time? In this article, we will delve into this question a little more as well as how to avoid and treat this condition.

Family History of Having Itchy Skin During Hot Summers 

This is a very common problem it is particularly common in people who inherently have dry skin even affecting people who do not inherently have the condition but it's wise to consider it may be hereditary.

Prone to Sweat During Summer Contributes to Itchy Skin

We tend to develop dry skin during summers due to the low humidity which also comes with a lot of sweating. And the accumulation of sweat on the surface of the skin also results in itching.

Using Commercial Soaps in Public Showers can Cause Itchy Skin

In addition to this, we tend to take cold showers during the summer season to cool down our body temperature. During showers, if you use harsh soap or a harsh cleanser it can cause the drying of your skin and may cause itching.

5 Tip for Treating Itchy Skin During the Summer Season

Skin Cleanser

To avoid itching of the skin the most important step is to use a gentle or non-foaming cleanser while taking a bath. A gentle non-foaming cleanser will prevent the skin from drying out and the itching from getting worse.

Oatmeal

You could also take a bath with oatmeal just simply add a half a cup of this to a tub of lukewarm bath water and soak in for 10-15 minutes.

The oatmeal cleanses the skin and at the same time hydrates, the skin effectively to prevent the drying of the skin which causes itching. Another way of looking after hydration of the skin is by looking at what you consume.

Diet

It is advisable to consume a lot of fruits and vegetables particularly juicy fruits and vegetables which have a lot of fluid and also concentrate on drinking about 2 to 3 liters of water during the day.

Dehydration

Because we not only need to look after our water level requirements but we tend to lose extra water and that extra water needs to be replenished in the body's system.

Breathable Clothing

I would also wear clothes which are made of cotton or linen so your clothes will feel loose with breathable fabric to prevent sweating of the skin and to prevent blockage of the sweat glands.

Treating Your Itchy Skin Condition Using Moisturizers

In addition to this, a lot of people feel that you don't really need a moisturizer on the skin, if you are living where the weather is quite dry then you may need a moisturizer.

However one needs to use a very light moisturizer perhaps a moisturizer which contains aloe vera which works very gently on the surface of the skin without blocking up the sweat glands of the skin.

If in spite of all the above, and symptoms continue and you still have this irritating condition  it is advisable to consult a dermatologist for further advice and treatment.

Here's a cool video about other problems that may arise during summer time and ways you can treat each one.





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