Medical experts warn of imminent rise in skin diseases

Colombo, August 28 (Daily Mirror) - In light of the rising temperatures in the country, medical experts warn of an impending increase in skin diseases.

Speaking to the Daily Mirror, Specialist Dr. Deepal Perera noted that skin problems are becoming more common among children due to rising temperatures across the country.

“Higher temperatures can make skin conditions worse and increase the risk of dehydration, especially in young children,” he pointed out.

As such, the expert advised public to avoid unnecessary exposure to sunlight and to drink plenty of fluids frequently.

He also urged the public not to drink artificial beverages but drink natural water, lemon juice, and king coconut.

Further, the medical expert advised parents to make sure their children take a bath twice per day in order to keep dehydration at bay.

This follows the advisory issued by the Meteorological Department that the sun will be directly over Sri Lanka from August 28 to September 6 because of its movement southward.

Accordingly, the sun will be directly overhead at Delft Island, Pooneryn, Thadduvankoddi and Chundikkulam at around 12:11 p.m. today (28).

“The reason for this phenomenon is the prevailing climate changes that have affected the entire world,” an official from the Meteorological Department said.