In the monsoon season, the skin gets more prone to skin infections like fungal, bacterial and parasitic and also skin allergies are commonly seen in this season. Specifically, wet clothes worn for long hours leads to fungal infections in underarms and other private parts of the body. Similarly, wet feet gives rise to mixed infections or results in an athlete's foot, commonly seen in males. Bacterial and fungal infections dominate this season and especially attack the feet. Allergies and skin eczema tends to flare and increase in monsoon. People commonly approach dermatologists with eczema of hands and feet.

Classification of skin types that get damaged during rainy season

Oily skin
Exposure to heat followed by extreme humidity impacts oily skin in the most unfavourable manner. This worsens the existing acne and proliferates whiteheads, blackheads, and pimples.