Skin itching and stingy after swimming

[아기 피부 이야기] Drip and Skin Disease

In the hot summer, many children play with water.

A typical way to avoid the heat in the summer and spend time with the kids is to take a dip. However, in summer, when the water is strong and the UV index is high, the sun can cause skin burns. In addition, there are various pollutants, germs, chlorine, etc. in the place where many people gather and play, and this can stimulate the skin.

Sunburn can occur due to ultraviolet radiation

Exposure to the sun is caused by excessive exposure to ultraviolet light. Reaction of inflammation of the skin. UV B is the main cause of sunburn. When watering, the ultraviolet reflectance at the surface of the water is high, resulting in more UV damage than in everyday life, and moist skin increases the risk of burns. Daylight burns occur after an incubation period of 3 to 6 hours after UV exposure, peaking between 12 and 24 hours and relieving themselves after 72 hours. In the beginning, the skin becomes red and swollen, and when it is severe, blisters are formed and sometimes systemic symptoms such as chills, fever and nausea are accompanied. After that, the keratin is eliminated, and if it is severe, the pigmentation is left behind. Preventive measures are important because they do not appear immediately after UV exposure. Children are particularly concerned about ultraviolet rays because the skin is weaker than adults. If you are exposed to sunburn, you can first reduce the temperature of your skin with ice pads and showers, and use calamine lotion or steroid ointment to relieve your symptoms. In case of blistering, do not force and treat at the hospital to prevent secondary infection.

A variety of substances in the water can cause irritant contact dermatitis

The summer pool is a safe place to swim, but many people Due to this gathering, various bacteria, viruses, fungi, etc. can melt together in the water. In addition, chemicals such as chlorine used to prevent the growth of these microorganisms are also dissolved in the water. When you go to the sea as well as the pool, salty sea water is irritating to the skin. All materials mentioned may irritate the skin and cause irritant contact dermatitis. Children with atopic dermatitis respond more specifically to these stimuli. If you have dermatitis, itching, irritating symptoms, erythema, and if you become severe, you could get sick. Scratching with nails because of itching can lead to secondary bacterial infections. If you have weak skin, you should take a shower for a short time and then remove the irritants immediately.

Exposure to various infections

When many people play together in a small place, they may be exposed to infectious skin diseases such as athlete's foot, warts and impetigo. The. This can lead to infections in children who have a direct cutaneous lesion of an infected person, or who are exposed to contaminated water or co-used objects and who have low skin barriers.

◇ Prevention of Skin Disease

◇ It is recommended that children with fragile skin have less time to be exposed to water and use cooking utensils. water rather than seals to reduce the risk of infection. 1. Apply sunscreen every 2-3 hours. Use a long arm, hat, and a thin cloth to prevent damage from UV rays.

2. Immediately after bathing, rinse gently with cold water to remove irritating ingredients.

3. When you take a long time to soak, take a proper shower every 2 to 3 hours, remove the irritant from the skin with a light shower and fill with sunscreen.

4. Low skinned children use a personal watering device.

* Columnist Baek Su-yeon is a specialist in family medicine who has gone through the Vanovaggi Department of Dermatology, and now at the Maple Clinic, it is necessary for our children and parents to maintain a healthy skin. And are treated. Pregnant women are also taught about the skin care law in the Mamas clbad of the Baby News child care clbad (clbad.ibabynews.com).

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