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With the arrival of summer comes more time spent outdoors — which also means a greater risk of itchy skin conditions . Bug bites and stings are naturally more prevalent in the warmer weather, which brings out more insects, according to the National Institutes of Health. Also, exposure to skin-irritating plants — most notably, poison ivy — increases during the summer months.
5 TIPS FOR RAMPING UP YOUR SKIN CARE ROUTINE THIS SPRING FROM A BEAUTY EXPERT As bug bites and conditions like poison ivy become more common, the resulting itching and scratching can wreak havoc on the skin. To help reduce the likelihood of scabbing and scarring, Fox News Digital reached out to three medical doctors , who offered their best advice for conquering the itch and keeping skin healthy. Bug bites and stings are naturally more prevalent in warmer weather, which brings out more insects, according to the National Institutes of Health.
(iStock) Here’s what to know. What causes the itching? Local skin reactions are caused by an inflammatory response to one or more of the substances injected by the biting insect or secreted by the offending plant or chemical, Mark Loafman, M.D.
, a board-certified family physician with Cook County Health in Chicago, told Fox News Digital. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER "This reaction typically remains localized," h.
