Skin in the Saudi Summer

Fifty-degree afternoons are hard on skin. A few adjustments keep it healthy until autumn.

Sunscreen is not optional

Use SPF 50, apply fifteen minutes before leaving, and reapply every two hours outdoors. Darker skin tones burn less but still photo-age and still develop pigmentation.

Heat rash and fungal infections

Sweat trapped under synthetic fabrics causes both. Choose cotton, shower after exercise, and dry skin folds thoroughly.

When a mole needs a doctor

Asymmetry, irregular borders, colour change, diameter over 6 mm, or any evolution - one of these earns a dermatology visit. Most concerns turn out benign, and the reassurance is worth the checkup.

Choosing a sunscreen that survives 45°C

Look for SPF 50+, "broad spectrum", and water resistance. Gel and fluid textures sit better under humidity than heavy creams. One application at 7 am does not cover a school run at noon - the rule is a reapplication every two to three hours outdoors.

Heat rash and how to calm it

Tiny itchy bumps on covered skin are usually blocked sweat ducts, not an allergy. Loose cotton, cool showers, and a fragrance-free moisturiser settle most cases within days - persistent or spreading rashes deserve a dermatology visit.

When pigmentation follows the sun

Dark patches that deepen every summer are a sign your protection routine is losing. Before reaching for whitening products, get the diagnosis right - melasma, sun spots, and post-inflammatory marks are treated very differently.