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Is your skin ready for the rains?

June 20, 2005 12:45 IST

D he rains bring not only a welcome respite from the scorching heat of the summer, they also bring a whole new set of problems for your skin.

Long hours of staying in wet clothes, repeated immersion of feet in contaminated water and constant high environmental humidity cause physical discomfort as well as myriad skin problems.

Here are some common monsoon-related diseases we should be familiar with and know what to do when we spot them.

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