Are you having itchy irritated skin because of the haze? Is your eczema flaring-up due to the haze?
Dr Victor Teo, noted that conditions such as eczema, asthma and eye irritations- including like conjunctivitis- have been made worse by the haze. The proportion of patients with such issues has increased over the past one week.
-http://www.todayonline.com/singapore/haze-hits-levels-not-seen-1997-record
Dr Lynn Chiam, a dermatologist at Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital, said the haze causes the skin - a barrier between environmental pollutants and the body - to be overwhelmed, such that those with no history of skin ailments can also develop skin problems.
She said: "The haze, dust and dirt in the air can clog pores and lead to pimples. Long-term exposure to pollution can irritate the skin, leading to dry, rough skin and a rash."
In addition, air pollution increases the production of free radicals (toxic by-products of oxygen) in the skin, which damage cells in the body. Prolonged exposure to air pollution can cause wrinkles and premature skin ageing, said Dr Chiam.
Healthy people should apply moisturiser on their skin to improve its barrier function. Using moisturiser regularly - at least twice a day, once in the morning and once in the evening - can prevent skin from drying and reduce itch, Dr Chiam said.
Avoid using harsh soap, which can further damage the skin barrier.
Those with eczema and psoriasis, whose skin barriers are weakened, are more susceptible to the haze and their skin conditions may flare up, causing rashes and itch, she added.
So they need to cover areas of broken skin to protect it from the dirt and toxins in the air, Dr Chiam said. They also have to avoid contact with hot water and scratching their skin, she added.
People with broken skin and wounds need to see a doctor to get cream to prevent infection, she said. Others with a red, itchy rash that is not alleviated with moisturiser also need medical attention.
(http://www.ttsh.com.sg/about-us/newsroom/news/article.aspx?id=5206)
Smog proof your skin. Airborne pollutants can
result in skin irritations, or even trigger allergic reactions. Drier, sensitive skin types are also particularly at risk as pollutants can exacerbate
these skin conditions and cause increased sensitivity, redness, itching and
even scratching, which in turn can result in scarring.
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