4 common skin conditions
চারটে সাধারণ ত্বকের অবস্থা
4 பொதுவான தோல் நோய்கள்
四个常见的皮肤病情

Common skin conditions among migrant workers include fungal infection, blisters, heat rash and sunburn.

1. Fungal Infection | ফাঙ্গাসের সমস্যা | பூஞ்சை தொற்று | 真菌感染

Fungal infections are diseases caused by fungi. Fungal skin infections usually look red, swollen, scaly or bumpy. They can cause irritation and itching.

2. Blisters | ফোস্কা | கொப்புளங்கள் | 水泡

A blister looks like a bubble on the skin. Most blisters contain a clear fluid, but may be filled with blood or milky-white pus if they become inflamed or infected. Blisters can feel painful or itchy.

3. Heat Rash | গরমের ফুসকুড়ি | வெப்ப சொறி | 痱子

Heat rash is a common skin rash that causes redness and itchiness in places where your body collects more sweat. On lighter skin, heat rash looks like red bumpy skin. On darker skin, it can look gray, purple, or white, and there may be little to no redness.

4. Sunburn | রোদে পোড়া | வெயில் | 晒斑

A sunburn makes your skin red and painful to touch. There may also be blisters and swelling. Your skin will start to peel after a few days.

Causes of Skin Conditions
সাধারণ ত্বকের সমস্যার কারণ
பொதுவான தோல் பிரச்சனைகளுக்கான காரணங்கள்
常见皮肤问题的原因

These four skin problems are often caused by hot working conditions and poor hygiene.

• Fungal Infection: When you sweat heavily, fungal infections tend to grow where your skin is warm and damp.

• Blisters: Blisters are caused by friction against the skin.

• Heat Rash: If sweat is trapped under the skin, it leads to heat rash.

• Sunburn: When spending long hours under the sun, you could easily get a sunburn if you do not protect your skin from exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) light.

How Can You Protect Yourself?
আপনি নিজেকে কি ভাবে সুরক্ষিত রাখবেন?
உங்களை எவ்வாறு பாதுகாத்துக்கொள்ளலாம்?
你怎么保护自己？

There are a few things you can do to prevent skin problems from happening. Good hygiene and proper clothing play a big role in protecting your skin!

• Fungal Infection: Prevent fungal infections by practicing good hygiene and avoid sharing personal items, like clothes, bedding or towels.

• Blisters: To prevent blisters, make sure your clothing and shoes fit properly so that they don’t rub against your skin.

• Heat Rash: To prevent heat rash, wear lightweight clothing that provides good air flow.

• Sunburn: Wear long sleeves and long pants to protect your skin from the sun. If there are areas of your skin, like your face and neck, that are exposed to sunlight, apply sunscreen to avoid sunburn. Look for a sunscreen with a Sun Protection Factor (SPF) of 30 or higher. The higher the SPF is, the better it will protect your skin. It will wear off over time, especially after sweating, so remember to reapply every 2 hours.

How to Treat Skin Conditions
কীভাবে ত্বকের অবস্থার চিকিৎসা করা যায়
சரும நிலைமைகளுக்கு சிகிச்சையளிப்பது எப்படி
如何治疗皮肤病

Are you facing any of these skin conditions? Watch the video below to learn how you can help your skin heal.

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If your skin condition is very severe, remember to seek medical help as soon as possible. Migrant workers can visit these places for help:

• Migrant Worker Medical Centre

• HealthServe Clinic (3129 5000)

• Polyclinic

Find more skincare resources here.