Does the heat leave your skin with spots? Find out how to get rid of them –

Summer is all good: tan, sun, beach and… pimples? The amount of ′′ polka dots ′′ in the body really increases at this time of year, and it’s not always about acne. Understand what these minor irritations are and, of course, learn how to get rid of them.

arms and thighs

Throw away the first moisturizer for those who never ran their hands over their skin expecting to feel a smooth surface and found sandpaper instead. Blame keratosis pilaris, a condition of the dermis that happens when keratin accumulates in the hair – a factor determined by genetics.

Aspect

The areas of the body are rough, full of small and slightly reddish balls.

Solution

It is important to keep the skin well hydrated. Prefer creams that contain urea in the composition (they are the most potent) and apply a few times a day. Urea Body Cream and Grape Seed Oil, Granado, R$60*.

Chest, back and shoulders

In these regions, the balls are usually what they look like: pimples. They appear more during the summer because, with the high temperature, the sebaceous glands increase the production of sebum. “Acne is also the result of using very thick sunscreens, which clog the pores”, says Abdo Salomão, a dermatologist from Guaxupé (MG), a member of the Brazilian Society of Dermatology.

Aspect

They look pretty inflamed. The edges become reddish and the center yellow with pus.

Solution

Try to use oil free filters, exfoliate the areas at least once a week and, when necessary, apply a drying gel. Body Exfoliating Soap, Vinotage, R$54*.

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buttocks

In this case, appearances are deceiving. The balls that appear on the butt even resemble acne, but they are not! “It is folliculitis, an inflammation of the hair follicles ”, says Abdo. The trigger of the infection? Bacteria, which reproduce because of the use of wet bikinis, public pools, saunas and even clothes that are too tight.

      
Aspect

They turn red and, when inflamed, with white dots at the tip.

Solution

It is necessary to use a topical antibiotic to decrease the community of microbes. But, to prevent it, do not leave the bath in the background, okay? “The longer your body sweats, the worse”, warns dermatologist Patrícia Mafra, from Clínica Volpe, in São Paulo.