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Shane Jarvis

Infected follicles, parasites and four other painful skin conditions caused by extreme heat

With the sunshine calling out to us, no one wants to spend all summer indoors – but the more time you spend outdoors, the more likely you are to develop skin problems.

Exposure to things like sticky heat, sweltering sun as well as the boom in flying insects, means that itchy rashes and sunburned skin can easily turn sour the fun you're meant to be having.

Whether it's overheating in high temperatures, spending too long in the sun or being exposed to unclean water in our efforts to cool ourselves, here are some of the most common skin problems caused by the heat and simple steps to prevent them.

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