Commonly Overlooked in Summer

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Hot sunlight, high humidity, and increased sweat and sebum.

Summer is a season when the skin can easily become sensitive.

Recurring itching and

redness, flaking, and even breakouts.

Symptoms you may have dismissed as “just a seasonal issue”

could also be signs of a skin condition.

Today, we will introduce

three common skin conditions that are easy to overlook in summer.

The reason skin becomes sensitive

during the hot summer months

In summer, high temperatures and humidity

make sebum and sweat production more active than usual.

This can disrupt the skin’s oil-moisture balance

and create an environment where

bacteria and fungi can multiply more easily.

In particular, areas with poor ventilation

or where moisture remains for a long time

may develop symptoms more easily,

so more careful care than usual is important.

Top 3 common skin conditions in summer

1. Athlete’s foot (tinea pedis)

“I have itchy feet and flaking skin.”

It occurs when fungi multiply

in a hot and humid environment.

It is especially likely to occur

if your feet sweat heavily

or you wear wet shoes for a long time.

< Symptoms >

✔ Itching between the toes

✔ Whitish, softened skin

✔ Flaking and cracking

✔ Blisters or odor may also occur

< How to manage it >

✔ Keep your feet clean and dry at all times

✔ Change socks frequently and wear well-ventilated shoes

Top 3 common skin conditions in summer

2. Tinea versicolor

“The color of my skin has changed in blotchy patches.”

It occurs when fungi that normally exist on the skin

multiply excessively due to hot weather and sweat.

< Symptoms >

✔ Fine flaking

✔ More noticeable when you sweat heavily

✔ White or brown spots on the chest, back, or neck

< How to manage it >

✔ Treatment with antifungal ointment or oral medication

✔ Do not leave sweat on the skin for a long time

✔ Wear well-ventilated clothing

Top 3 common skin conditions in summer

3. Contact dermatitis/folliculitis

“Red bumps like acne are appearing.”

Inflammation develops when bacteria multiply in the hair follicles

due to sebum, sweat, friction, and other factors.

< Symptoms >

✔ Red bumps resembling acne

✔ May be painful when touched

✔ Frequently occurs on the face, chest, back, and buttocks

< How to manage it >

✔ Manage sebum and impurities

✔ Antibiotic treatment appropriate for your skin condition

✔ Do not squeeze or irritate the area with your hands

Forena Clinic’s “Summer Skin Condition Care”

Recommended for people who:

Experience recurring itching and redness every summer

Have persistent flaking or cracking between the toes

Are concerned about white or brown spots appearing on the body

Have recurring red bumps that look like acne

Have symptoms that frequently recur even after applying medication

The treatment required differs depending on the cause.

To prevent symptoms from recurring due to improper care,

an accurate diagnosis and care suited to your current skin condition

are necessary.

For summer skin concerns,

consult a specialist to identify the cause first.

We at Forena Clinic will be with you

so that you can move beyond daily skin concerns

and restore healthy, comfortable skin.

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