The most commonly used items during the corona virus epidemic are masks and sanitizers. Masks and sanitizers are essential ingredients to control the infection. What do dermatologists say about the effects of these easy-to-use infections on our skin and how to deal with them?
"Skin-based sanitizers and masks should be used," said Dr Uma Kal, a dermatologist at Medicity Hospital. To avoid this, masks and sanitizers are commonly used everywhere and anytime. Although these items are used to prevent infection, there are some provisions on how and when to use these items. The various masks and sanitizers found in Nepal have a direct effect on the skin of our body. Different types of masks because skin allergies and poor quality sanitizers cause skin tearing and cracking.
What kind of mask is useful for the skin!
Masks such as surgical masks, cloth masks and N-95 masks are used to control infections. In which the part of our face where the surgical mask is used, that part is gummy. Beauty and dermatologist Dr. Uma Kal said that there are problems like dandruff and allergies in the place of wearing the mask.
A mask must be worn to prevent infection with Covid 19. She said. She says that this problem is caused by a bacterial infection as the surgical mask does not 'moisturize'. He said that while using the mask, he would be able to observe the moisture and a cloth mask would also be suitable. He suggests choosing a mask based on your skin type.
Similarly, dermatologist Dr. Anil Jha says, ‘There are many types of masks available to prevent corona infection. The most suitable are surgical masks and N-95 masks. However, the use of such masks can cause dandruff allergies on the face.
He says that the use of masks can cause dandruff allergies on the face. Dr. Jha has informed that people are being made aware about the types of sanitizers and masks to be used on the skin by making video material at the Sexual and Dermatology Hospital Maharajgunj.
What kind of sanitizer is suitable for the skin?
Outside the house where water is not available, we use hand sanitizer to clean our hands. Sanitizers are also used before the epidemic of corona virus. However, now that the virus is on the rise, hand sanitizer has become mandatory.
There are two types of sanitizers available in the market. One jelly and another water base. Whichever of these two sanitizers a person has dull hands, or dry skin, should use a jelly sanitizer. Dr. Anil Jha, a dermatologist, says that people with oily hands should use liquid sanitizer like water.
Dr. Jha says, ‘Sometimes both types of sanitizers can cause hand allergies. That is why walking with surgical gloves on your hands and applying sanitizer from outside will also clean your hands and protect your skin. '
He pointed out that for people with dull skin, jelly sanitizer can also dry hands and other types of extra moisturizer creams should be applied. He said that people with dry skin should also use moisturizer cream 5 to 6 minutes after using the sanitizer.
Alcoholic and non-alcoholic sanitizers are also available in the market. At present, it is necessary to use a sanitizer containing more than 60 percent alcohol to protect against infection, says Dr. Uma Kal, a dermatologist.
There are many types of sanitizers on the market right now, she says. She emphasized the need to use alcohol and glycerin-containing sanitizers, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic. If you use a strong sanitizer containing alcohol, the skin of the hands will get cracked and dry.
Dr. According to Cal, such people should use moisturizer cream on the skin from time to time. He suggests that it is better to use moisturizer cream than body lotion to protect the skin from dryness.
Dr. "Alcoholic sanitizers should be used to prevent corona virus," says Cal. Other factors play a role in the dryness of the hands than alcohol. Chloe oxidants, which are used in our hand-washing soaps and sanitizers, make the skin dry.
What kind of sanitizer does not cause skin problems?
The use of glycerin-based sanitizers reduces the risk of skin breakouts. According to Dr. Cal, it is better to use a sanitizer that contains more than 60 percent alcohol and glycerin.
If a person's body is dry, after using sanitizer, moisturizer creams should be used instead of body lotion and hand lotion.
Dr. Buddy, a dermatologist and beauty therapist, says, "Buddy lotion is water-based, and using it can dry out dry skin instantly." Therefore, those who have dry skin should use hand or body moisturizer after using sanitizer.
