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New Delhi: Rain showers keep unbearable heat at bay, but they can also lead to skin problems which make skin itchy. Medicines can make the itching go away, but you can start by wearing the

PTI Updated on: September 06, 2013 11:09 IST


He suggests that people should wear dry clothes and after shower, one should make sure to dry themselves completely before wearing clothes. Also, powder can be used to avoid fungal infections, and wear full-sleeved clothes to protect body parts from insect bites or stings. In case of severe itching, it's best to seek medical advice.

Navin Taneja, director, National Skin Centre, says prickly heat rash is also common during rainy days.

“Prickly heat rash is a red pimply eruption which is very common in hot and humid weather. This kind of weather causes sweating, but clogging the skin pores does not allow the sweat to get out and as a result, prickly heat rash pops up,” said Taneja.

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