Heavy rain, flooding, doctors warn about skin diseases

According to Master - Doctor Nguyen Thi Quy, Traditional Medicine Dermatology - Aesthetics Clinic, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City - Facility 3, people need to be vigilant and have protective measures to avoid serious skin diseases during the rainy and flooded season.

Common skin diseases in the rainy season

Contact dermatitis. Contact dermatitis occurs when the skin comes into contact with dirty water or irritants in the water. Common symptoms include itching, redness, rash, blisters, and peeling of the skin. If not treated promptly, the condition can become more serious, leading to infection.

Contact dermatitis occurs when the skin comes into contact with dirty water or irritants found in the water.

Skin fungus. Long-term flooding creates a humid environment that can easily lead to fungal infections. Skin fungus can appear on the feet (tinea pedis), hands, and other moist areas of the body. Signs include red, itchy, scaly, and foul-smelling skin. This is a common condition when the feet or body are soaked in dirty water for a long time without proper hygiene.

Bacterial skin infections. When the skin is damaged by scratches or contact with sharp objects during wading, bacteria in dirty water can easily enter the body and cause infection. Small wounds can become serious if infected with bacteria such as staphylococcus aureus, streptococcus, leading to cellulitis, pustules, or even bacteremia.

Water scabies. Caused by the parasite sarcoptes scabiei when in contact with dirty water, typical symptoms are intense itching, small blisters appearing in thin skin areas such as between the fingers, groin, hips, accompanied by scabies grooves which are visible zigzag lines on the skin where scabies females dig grooves under the skin to lay eggs.

Scabies is usually not life-threatening, but if not treated promptly and properly, it can cause serious secondary infections.

Note when cleaning during rainy and flooded season

Use protective gear : When cleaning up after heavy rain or flooding, you should wear boots, gloves, and protective clothing to minimize contact with dirty water and toxic substances. This helps reduce the risk of infection and skin diseases.

When cleaning up after heavy rain or flooding, you should wear boots and gloves to minimize contact with dirty water.

Wash after contact : After contact with flood water or cleaning, wash hands, feet, and body with antibacterial soap to remove pathogens. Do not leave skin wet for long periods of time.

Treat the wound immediately : If you have scratches or skin damage, clean the wound with antiseptic solution to avoid infection. In particular, do not soak your feet in water if you have an open wound.

Maintain personal hygiene : During rainy and flood days, maintaining personal hygiene is extremely important. Change into dry clothes and keep your hands and feet clean and dry to prevent the growth of fungi and bacteria.

Environmental sanitation : After the floodwaters recede, it is necessary to clean the house, remove stagnant water and waste, and clean objects that have come into contact with flooded water to minimize the risk of infection.

Master - Doctor Nguyen Thi Quy said that during the period of prolonged flooding, raising awareness of preventing skin diseases is extremely important. People need to pay attention to taking care of their bodies, limit direct contact with dirty water and always maintain personal hygiene to protect their own health and that of their families.

Early detection of unusual skin symptoms and timely treatment will help prevent the disease from progressing. If there are signs of infection or the condition does not improve, people should go to medical facilities for advice and proper treatment.

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