Monsoon skin infections

New Delhi, July 4 — As the monsoon sweeps across India, doctors are warning that the damp and humid weather poses significant risks to skin health, creating ideal conditions for bacterial and fungal infections to flourish.Experts say that persistent moisture in the air, combined with wet clothing and sweaty skin, can damage the skin’s protective barrier, making it easier for infections to take hold. According to data from the National Institute of Health, severe fungal infections affect about 4.1% of India’s population, while superficial skin fungal infections vary widely from 6.09% to as high as 61.5% in some regions.“Monsoon rain…