The face is a common site for acne during monsoon but our back, chest and shoulders can also be affected since they too have oil-secreting glands or hair follicles and according to England's National Health Service, back acne affects more than half of people with acne. Acne, discoloration or accelerated aging are all results of toxins that are not cleared from the body and often get deposited in adipose fat tissue and in the skin and it is one of the predominant chronic skin diseases in the world that create changes not only in the entire body but also in the environment of the skin and can lead to a pH imbalance, inflammation, differences in circulation or excessive production of oil (sebum).
With the onset of the hot, humid season, the activity of the sebaceous glands in the body increases which makes oily skin further oiler and dry skin turns more rough and flaky. During monsoons, dust storms and high humidity bring skin concerns, especially for those with oily or combination skin and since sweat and oil secretions are deposited on the skin, oily skin appears even more oily and dull and dirt and pollutants from the air are attracted to sweaty skin.
Humidity makes skin sticky, which invites pimples, acne and greasy skin and as a result, when it comes to taking care of your skin during the monsoons, you must step up your skincare game. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Ashini Bhatt from Kaya at CG Rd in Ahmedabad, shared, “Anyone having acne-prone skin may end up having a flare-up in this season, for which along with topical medicated creams and gels, oral medicines might be needed. So consult your dermatologist for a flawless skin this monsoon.”