On occasions like Purnima, Amavasya and Sankranti, people reach the ghats for bathing. Mouni Amavasya is also one such occasion. But it cannot be denied that bathing in river is no longer clean as before, which can cause many skin problems.
Maha Kumbh 2025 is going on in Prayagraj, UP. People from every corner and abroad of the country are coming and taking a dip of faith in the Ganges. Mouni Amavasya, which is coming on 29 January, is one of the special occasions when people reach a large number of rivers to bathe. But the bitter reality is that Ganga water is not clean. Because of this, people have to face problems like skin infection and skin allergies. If you also bathe in the river (Bathing in river) If you are planning, then you need to take care of some things.
What do data say
A report of the year 2019 It confirms that not only river water (Bathing in river) People were allergic to skin due to being dirty. Rather, due to the bathing of more people simultaneously, each other’s infections were also transferred. According to the report, 18 percent of the diseases spread during Kumbh were skin infection and allergies.
Why is it necessary to take care of some things before bathing in the river
1. Pollution and dirty water
Dermatologist doctor Ratnakar Shukla explains that river water is often polluted, especially near urban areas and industrial areas. River water due to pollution (Bathing in river) I can have different types of chemicals, metals, plastic, things.
When they come in our skin contact, we can have problems like skin allergies and infection. This causes problems like itching, redness, swelling, and irritation in the skin.
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2. bacteria and viruses
River water has more chances of bacteria and viruses. When the river water is dirty, it may contain shigela, hepatitis A, and such as bacteria and viruses. Through the skin (Bathing in river) Can enter the body and cause infections or allergies on the skin. Shigella bacteria can give infection in the stomach and intestines, and it also causes irritation and itching in your skin.
3. Due to the organisms present in the river
River water (Bathing in river) There can be small waterborne and parasites which can cause infection and allergies by contacting the skin. If a person comes in contact with these water animals while bathing in the river, then they may have skin infection.
For example, bacteria called “Campilobacter” that are found in dirty water can enter the body through the skin.
You can have these 4 problems with contaminated water
1. Skin infection
Dirty water of river (Bathing in river) Bacteria and viruses enter your skin and give you infection. These infections cause skin rash, blisters, and inflammation problems. If it is not treated on time, infection may increase and can cause great damage to the skin.
2. Allergy and Rasage
Dirty water can cause allergies to the skin, as a result of rashes, itching, swelling, and irritation. If the allergy is severe, the skin may also have blisters, sauce, and skin infections.
3. Danger of viral diseases
Bathing with dirty water (Bathing in river) But infections can also occur. Such as waterborne diseases such as diarrhea, hepatitis, and skin fungal infections.
4. Big loss
According to Dr. Ratnakar, dirty water comes into contact with frequent contact (Bathing in river) There can be major problems on the skin. The dirty water of any river can damage the moisture of your skin, causing dryness, irritation, and wrinkles permanent. If your skin is already sensitive, then this loss may also increase.
Do not fall ill after bathing in rivers, keep in mind that these 5 things (Preventions Before Mauni Amavasya Snan 2025)
1. Take a bath in clean water
Before bathing in the river, definitely see whether the water is clean or not. And be pollution free. If the water is dirty then bathing in it (Bathing in river) Avoid
2. Skin care before bathing
If you are going to bathe in the river on Mauni Amavasya Snan, then put sunscreen or any moisturizer on the body before bathing.
This will give dirty water slipping and will not be able to go inside the skin despite going to your body. By doing this, you will be saved from problems like allergies due to dirty water.
3. Take care to avoid irritation and itching
If after bathing in the river (Bathing in river) If you feel any kind of irritation, itching or rashes, take a bath with clean water immediately. After this, apply moisturizer on the skin so that the skin can get moisture and it can be cured.
4. Contact the doctor immediately
If bathing in the river (Bathing in river) After the symptoms of allergies, rashes, or infections on the skin, then definitely see the doctor. As soon as you consult a doctor in the case of skin infection, you will avoid big danger.
5. Don’t take too long
Bathing in the river (Bathing in river) During this, make sure that if the water is dirty for a long time, then there is no effect on the skin.
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