Humidity, power outages trigger surge in skin diseases

Humidity, power outages trigger surge in skin diseases

The combination of intense heat, high humidity, poor hygiene, frequent power outages and non-availability of water has led to a significant spike in skin diseases across the city. Additional Director at the Sindh Institute of Skin Diseases Dr Abdullah Yahya revealed that daily patient visits have surged by 20 per cent during the summer months, reaching a staggering 6,000. This surge is a stark reminder of the impact that seasonal weather conditi…

Karachi heatwave triggers skin disease spike

Karachi is experiencing a sharp rise in skin related health issues due to soaring temperatures prolonged electricity outages high humidity levels and inadequate hygiene practices. According to Dr. Abdullah Yahya, Additional Director of the Sindh Institute of Skin Diseases (commonly known as Chamra Hospital). The number of daily patients has surged by 20% reaching nearly 6,000 individuals per day during the summer season. Dr. Abdullah explained t…