Skin disorders can be more common in the tropics. Babies are frequently troubled by hear rashes. This can be prevented by wearing loose clothing made of natural fibres that do not chafe and reducing sweating by keeping cool as much as possible.
Cuts and scratches are very liable to become infected in hot and humid climates. International Medical Clinic suggested to clean these carefully, apply a disinfectant such and Betadine and keep them covered.
School age children may develop impetigo, a bacterial infection of the skin. This is extremely contagious and should be treated with antibiotics given either by mouth or applied as an ointment directly to the skin. Until lesions clear, infected children should not attend school.
A lot of people get fungal infections, but they're usually easy to treat because a fungus rarely spreads below the skin. These infections are usually expanding areas of redness and scaliness that may be itchy. Treatment is with anti-fungal creams, most of which can be purchased without a prescription, for at least 2 weeks. Keeping the affected area dry and exposed to air are important for both healing and prevention.
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