After watching a movie, the couple got a rash all over their body! Many people have been affected recently

This summer's movies are as hot as the weather

Sitting in a cool movie theater

Watch a great movie

It is the preferred way for many people to cool down.

Xiao Chen and Xiao Wu, who live in Hangzhou, also went to join in the fun.

What I didn't expect was

The young couple complained bitterly after returning from the cinema.

Both of them had rashes all over their bodies

Itching that doesn’t stop

Some places even drew blood...

Watched a movie

The young couple walked into the clinic scratching each other

In the hospital clinic, Xiao Chen and Xiao Wu complained bitterly, "Itchy! It's so itchy! Once we start scratching, we can't stop." They said as they kept scratching their arms and backs.

It turned out that Xiao Chen and Xiao Wu went to a theater to watch a movie the day before. In order to pursue a comfortable viewing experience, they chose a theater where they could lie down to watch the movie. When the movie was about to end, they both felt a little itchy on their lower back and back. After returning home, the itching became more and more severe. In the morning of the next day, they found a large rash on their backs and thighs , so they rushed to the hospital for treatment.

After examination, the doctor believed that Xiao Chen and Xiao Wu suffered from the same disease - papular urticaria . This disease is also known as "insect bite dermatitis". It is an allergic skin disease caused by insect bites on the skin. It is more common in summer and autumn. The patient will have red wheal-like papules on the skin. If you look closely, you will find blisters on the top. It is itchy and often accompanied by slight pain.

Fortunately, this type of papular urticaria can disappear in about a week with regular medication, but it will leave brown marks that take a long time to disappear.

Image source: Hangzhou First People's Hospital

Doctors remind people to take precautions and maintain personal hygiene

Doctors said that there have been many cases like Xiao Chen and Xiao Wu recently, and there are more cases in theaters and foot massage parlors where people can "watch movies while lying down". Firstly, these places are generally small and poorly ventilated, and secondly, the lighting is dim, which can easily lead to poor hygiene. In addition, the skin is exposed on the seats where people lie down, which can easily leave dandruff and breed insects.

However, there are only a few people who were bitten by insects at the same time, like these two. "Most people may not have allergic reactions to insect bites, but if they happen to be people with allergic constitutions, it will induce papular urticaria."

There are many reasons for this type of skin disease. Just a few days ago, the hospital's dermatology department also received a patient with the same skin disease, Mr. Liao, who also suffered from papular urticaria due to insect bites. After excluding all possibilities, the doctor found that the source of the disease was his workstation. Mr. Liao also admitted embarrassedly that his workstation was indeed not cleaned very often. Some patients also suffer from papular urticaria because their bedding has not been cleaned for a long time...

"In the past, this type of disease often occurred during outdoor activities. In the hot summer, the air is humid, especially in places like grass, woods, and lakes, which are prone to insect bites. The probability of being bitten by mosquitoes is even higher after picking. But now there are also many cases of papular urticaria caused by inadequate cleaning of the indoor environment ."

Doctors say that the main cause of papular urticaria is an allergic reaction to insect bites on the skin. Common insects include fleas, mites, and even the most common mosquitoes. In summer and autumn, people are also prone to urticaria because they wear thin and exposed clothes and are in poorly cleaned rooms.

Rainy and hot weather coincides with the season, beware of high incidence of skin diseases in summer

Doctors remind people to be careful of these three common skin diseases in summer.

Insect bite dermatitis

Summer is the peak season for mosquitoes to breed, and rainy days promote their breeding. Insect bite dermatitis, also known as papular urticaria and simple prurigo, is one of the common skin diseases in summer. The disease is caused by an allergic reaction of the skin after insect bites, mainly manifested as erythema, papules, and nodules. In severe cases, it can affect the whole body, causing fever, chills, and even shock, which is life-threatening.

How to prevent and treat?

❶ Maintain good household hygiene and eliminate mosquitoes in a timely manner;

❷ When going out, take mosquito repellent equipment, such as mosquito repellent liquid, mosquito repellent stickers, etc.;

❸After being bitten by mosquitoes, the main treatment is symptomatic and anti-allergic treatment. Do not scratch to prevent infection. If the symptoms are severe, seek medical attention immediately.

Fungal skin diseases

Fungal skin diseases refer to superficial infectious diseases of human skin, mucous membranes, hair, nails and other skin appendages caused by fungi. They are mainly manifested by skin erythema, scaling, accompanied by obvious itching, and are contagious. Rainy days in summer provide a suitable environment for the growth of fungi. The more common fungal skin diseases include tinea corporis, pityriasis versicolor, tinea manuum and pedis, and Malassezia folliculitis.

How to prevent and treat?

❶Drink more water, eat more fruits and vegetables rich in vitamins, and avoid spicy and greasy foods;

❷ Exercise appropriately, take frequent showers, and change clothes promptly after sweating;

❸ You can use selenium disulfide lotion mixed with shower gel to wash the skin on your chest and back. If necessary, you can use topical or oral antifungal drugs under the guidance of a dermatologist.

erysipelas

Erysipelas is a disease caused by beta-hemolytic streptococci that infect the dermis or superficial lymphatic vessels. After being soaked in rainwater for a long time, the barrier function of the skin will be damaged, and fungi and bacteria will have an opportunity to take advantage, which can easily cause erysipelas. Common parts include the lower limbs and face. The skin will have clearly defined flakes of erythema and swelling. Blisters may appear on the surface of the lesions, with a burning sensation and rapid onset. It may be accompanied by symptoms such as chills, fever, headache, and joint pain. If treatment is delayed, it will cause complications such as gangrene, sepsis, septic shock, and suppurative lymphangitis.

How to prevent and treat?

❶Avoid trauma. If the skin and mucous membranes are damaged, seek timely treatment and try to avoid skin contact with sewage and dirt;

❷ If erysipelas occurs, you need to seek medical attention immediately. The doctor will give oral or intravenous antibiotics according to the severity of the disease.

❸ Patients with athlete's foot should seek timely treatment and avoid wading in rainy days, walking barefoot, etc.;

❹ Erysipelas is prone to recurring, so citizens who have had erysipelas should not take it lightly.
Doctors remind that when going out on rainy days, you should try to avoid soaking your skin in dirty water. After wading through water, you should clean your skin in time, change your shoes and socks, and keep your skin dry.

If you experience skin discomfort

Go to a regular hospital for treatment in time