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The warm and sunny days of summer offer the perfect backdrop for outdoor activities and relaxation. But as the temperature rises, so do the chances of encountering various skin issues. Yes! Summer may cause a variety of skin ailments, including sunburns, summer itch, rashes, bug bites, and pimples.

However, no need to worry! This detailed blog article looks at the most common skin disorders that occur throughout the summer and gives essential tips on how to treat and avoid them.

6 Summer Skin Problems & How to Prevent Them

By being proactive and informed, you can effectively prevent and manage common summer skin problems, allowing you to enjoy the season with confidence and glowing skin. So here is the list of 6 most prevalent skin issues that can bother you at this time of year with the solution to prevent and treat them

Acne Breakouts

The combination of heat and humidity during the summer can lead to an increase in oil production, potentially making your skin acne-prone. It’s crucial to maintain a consistent skincare routine tailored to combat excess oil and impurities. Cleansing your face twice daily with a gentle, non-comedogenic cleanser can help keep breakouts at bay.

Additionally, using a clean, anti-bacterial towel is a crucial step in preventing acne breakouts. By ensuring that the towel you use is free from bacteria and other impurities, you can significantly reduce the risk of transferring these harmful elements to your skin.

Folliculitis

Folliculitis, a condition characterized by irritated hair follicles, is frequent in the summer. It is caused by bacteria, fungi, or viruses, especially in areas prone to friction and perspiration, such as the thighs and buttocks. To avoid folliculitis, wear loose, breezy clothing and exfoliate the afflicted regions on a regular basis.

Also, it’s essential to maintain good hygiene, especially after activities that cause sweating. Furthermore, using topical antibiotic ointments might help relieve existing symptoms.

Sun Skin Damage

Sun skin damage occurs when the skin is overexposed to the sun’s harmful ultraviolet UV) rays. Prolonged sun damage without proper protection can cause sunburn, accelerated ageing, and an increased risk of skin cancer. To protect your skin from dangerous UV rays, apply broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or more.

Seek shade during peak sunlight hours, and wear protective apparel such as wide-brimmed hats and sunglasses. Taking these steps can dramatically lower the risk of sun-induced skin irritations and damage.

Dry & Irritated Skin

Dry and irritated skin occurs when the skin lacks moisture and becomes inflamed or itchy, often resulting from environmental factors, genetics, or certain skincare habits. Excessive heat and chlorine from swimming pools may also cause rashes in the summer.

A hydrating skincare regimen, which includes moisturizing products containing compounds such as hyaluronic acid, can help replace lost moisture and calm inflamed skin. Additionally, using moderate, fragrance-free cleansers and avoiding extended contact with hot water can help with skin moisture.

Seabather’s Eruption

An encounter with seabather’s eruption, which is produced by minute jellyfish larvae in saltwater, can result in red, itchy rashes. This skin irritation can happen when you swim in the ocean and come into contact with these tiny creatures.

To avoid this, bathing right after swimming in the water and adequately removing swimwear might help rinse away any harmful allergens. If a seabather’s eruption happens, cold compresses and over-the-counter anti-itch lotions can help.

Bug Bites

Outdoor activities throughout the summer increase the risk of getting annoying insect bites. They can be a real nuisance, causing skin irritations and sometimes even allergic reactions. Using insect repellent and wearing protective clothes can assist in reducing the risk of bites.

Anti-inflammatory lotions and oral antihistamines can help relieve itching and inflammation caused by insect bites.

By proactively treating these common summer skin irritations and adding preventative measures to your skincare regimen, you may enjoy the season with vibrant and healthy skin.

Remember that knowing the possible issues that summer brings to your skin is the first step toward effective prevention and control. With the appropriate strategy, you can keep your complexion shining and enjoy the pleasures of summer with confidence.

Have a wonderful, sun-filled summer!

Source: Rory Donnelly R&D Director – Copper Clothing

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Fibromyalgia has many symptoms that tend to vary from person to person, and the NHS describe some of the awful symptoms.

There may be periods when your symptoms get better or worse, depending on factors such as:

your stress levels
changes in the weather
how physically active you are

If you think you have fibromyalgia, visit your GP.

Treatment is available to ease some of the symptoms, although it’s unlikely they’ll ever disappear completely.

The main symptoms of fibromyalgia are outlined below.

Widespread pain

If you have fibromyalgia, one of the main symptoms is likely to be widespread pain.

This may be felt throughout your body, but could be worse in particular areas, such as your back or neck.

The pain is likely to be continuous, although it may be better or more severe at different times.

The pain could feel like:

an ache
a burning sensation
a sharp, stabbing pain

Extreme sensitivity

Fibromyalgia can make you extremely sensitive to pain all over your body, and you may find that even the slightest touch is painful.

If you hurt yourself, such as stubbing your toe, the pain may continue for much longer than it normally would.

You may hear the condition described in the following medical terms:

hyperalgesia – when you’re extremely sensitive to pain
allodynia – when you feel pain from something that should not be painful at all, such as a very light touch

You may also be sensitive to things like smoke, certain foods and bright lights.

Being exposed to something you’re sensitive to can cause your other fibromyalgia symptoms to flare up.

Stiffness

Fibromyalgia can make you feel stiff. The stiffness may be most severe when you have been in the same position for a long period of time – for example, when you first wake up in the morning.

It can also cause your muscles to spasm, which is when they contract (squeeze) tightly and painfully.

Fatigue

Fibromyalgia can cause extreme tiredness (fatigue). This can range from a mild tired feeling to the exhaustion often experienced during a flu-like illness.

Severe fatigue may come on suddenly and can drain you of all your energy. If this happens, you may feel too tired to do anything at all.

Poor sleep quality

Fibromyalgia can affect your sleep. You may often wake up tired, even when you have had plenty of sleep.

This is because the condition can sometimes prevent you sleeping deeply enough to refresh you properly.

You may hear this described as non-restorative sleep.

Cognitive problems (‘fibro-fog’)

Cognitive problems are issues related to mental processes, such as thinking and learning.

If you have fibromyalgia, you may have:

trouble remembering and learning new things
problems with attention and concentration
slowed or confused speech

Headaches

If fibromyalgia has caused you to experience pain and stiffness in your neck and shoulders, you may also have frequent headaches.

These can vary from being mild headaches to severe migraines, and could also involve other symptoms, such as feeling sick.

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)

Some people with fibromyalgia also develop irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

IBS is a common digestive condition that causes pain and bloating in your stomach. It can also lead to constipation or diarrhoea.

Other symptoms

Other symptoms that people with fibromyalgia sometimes experience include:

dizziness and clumsiness
feeling too hot or too cold – this is because you’re not able to regulate your body temperature properly
an overwhelming urge to move your legs (restless legs syndrome)
tingling, numbness, prickling or burning sensations in your hands and feet (pins and needles, also known as paraesthesia)
in women, unusually painful periods
anxiety
depression

Depression

In some cases, having the condition can lead to depression.

This is because fibromyalgia can be difficult to deal with, and low levels of certain hormones associated with the condition can make you prone to developing depression.

Depression can cause many symptoms, including:

constantly feeling low
feeling hopeless and helpless
losing interest in the things you usually enjoy

If you think you may be depressed, it’s important to get help from a GP or your fibromyalgia healthcare professional, if you have been seeing one.

Here are some great tips for newly diagnosed Fibromyalgia sufferers from fellow sufferers.

The Fibro Blogger Directory should be your first port of call for anything to do with Fibro. There is a large database of bloggers who all write about Fibro in one way or another and it is an award-winning blog for all the work it’s writer Lee Good does for this condition. It is CONNECTING the fibro blogging community, inspired by all the fibro bloggers and their stories.