The embarrassment of exercising, sweating spots after exercising! "In the hot summer, some people sweat heavily, and their skin appears as" faded "patches of white or yellow brown. Can fitness enthusiasts continue exercising after experiencing "sweat spots"? Experts point out that for people who have already developed "sweat spots", it is recommended to temporarily suspend high-intensity exercise and seek timely treatment. Generally, symptoms can be relieved within 7 to 10 days; If left untreated, the area of "sweat spots" may further expand. Liu Xin, director of the dermatology department at a provincial government hospital in Jiangsu Province, said in an interview that "sweat spots" are more common in summer. In dermatology clinics, there have been almost daily cases of such patients, usually found in areas with strong sebum secretion such as armpits and chests. "Medically, it is called pityriasis versicolor (tinea versicolor), which is caused by a fungus - Malassezia. Due to excessive sweating and warm skin in summer, it provides favorable conditions for bacterial growth, leading to symptoms such as rash and pigmentation changes at the rash site." In addition to environmental factors such as high temperature, humidity, and poor hygiene conditions, "sweat spots" are usually also related to genetics, low immunity, and unhealthy lifestyle habits. Some people, due to genetics, have a naturally high secretion of skin oil, especially in summer, which is more likely to occur. In addition, people with poor physical resistance, such as cancer patients or patients receiving immunosuppressive therapy, are also more susceptible to fungal infections. Director Liu Xin said, "In life, not washing clothes in a timely manner, not cleaning after sweating in a timely manner, and eating greasy food can also increase the risk of 'sweat spots'." Unlike pigmentary skin diseases such as freckles and melasma, for infectious skin diseases like' sweat spots', some netizens enthusiastically recommend using sulfur soap or calamine detergent. Is this really advisable? Director Liu stated that it is possible to use sulfur soap for daily cleaning and prevention. Sulfur soap has oil control and cleaning effects, which can reduce skin oil and inhibit the growth of Malassezia. And calamine lotion can help keep the skin dry and form a protective layer on the skin surface, further reducing the growth of bacteria. However, experts stressed that "sweat spot", as a fungal infectious diseases, is less likely to heal itself. If not intervened in time, the area may further expand, so it is recommended to treat it in time. "There are mainly two types of drugs used to treat this disease clinically: one is antifungal ointment, such as bifonazole; the other is lotion, such as selenium disulfide, which can remove oil and kill bacteria." Liu Xin pointed out that if the patient's condition is serious and the fungal infection area is large, oral antifungal drugs are recommended. How to prevent "sweat spots" in the scorching summer? Experts suggest that firstly, maintaining a clean and dry living environment, avoiding excessive humidity and high temperatures; Secondly, the diet should be light and avoid excessive intake of greasy foods to reduce skin oil secretion; The third is to wash clothes and towels in a timely manner after sweating to avoid the proliferation of Malassezia bacteria on the surface of objects, which can lead to reinfection. In addition, if you have cute pets at home, you should also do a good job of sterilizing and cleaning small animals to avoid cross infection of fungi, "Liu Xin added. (New Society)
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