What effects does rain have on the body?

In the southern region, it is mostly rainy weather, even in winter. Therefore, getting caught in the rain is very common in daily life. It seems that people have become accustomed to it and think that it will not bring much impact on the body and at most it is just as simple as catching a cold. In fact, from a medical point of view, being caught in the rain is not a good thing. So, what effects does being caught in the rain have on the body?

1. There are a lot of bacteria in rainwater. If you are exposed to the rain for too long, the bacteria in the rainwater will erode your skin, which may cause erythema and papules. In severe cases, blisters and even swelling may occur.

2. After being caught in the rain, it is easier to catch a cold and develop common diseases such as fever. Symptoms such as tonsillitis associated with a cold are also one of the factors that aggravate or induce psoriasis. Children are more susceptible to colds during the rainy season.

3. Rain is acidic and is not good for the scalp. There are also substances in the rain that are harmful to the hair. They can slow down the growth of hair and cause split ends and damage the hair.

4. If a woman gets caught in the rain during her menstrual period and catches a cold, it may affect her menstrual cycle. There are many bacteria in rainwater. Some women get soaked all over if they stay in the rain for too long. It is easy to cause gynecological diseases.

Doing the following after a rainy day is good for your health:

1. After getting caught in the rain, change your wet clothes immediately when you get home, and then take a hot shower. If conditions permit, a soaking bath is even better. But the water temperature should not be too high;

2. Drink some ginger and sugar water. Ginger can drive away the cold. After getting caught in the rain, immediately boil a bowl of ginger sugar water: cut the ginger into small pieces or strips, put it into water and boil for about 15 minutes, then add some brown sugar;

3. People with weak constitution can take some cold medicine, such as Isatis root. This can better prevent and inhibit the occurrence of colds;

4. After the rain, you must rest more and get enough sleep to maintain sufficient physical strength, thereby enhancing your resistance and preventing colds from happening fundamentally.