Side Effects of Hard Water
Hard water contains un-dissolved salts of Calcium and Magnesium. They disrupt the outer protective layers of the skin, which affects the skin’s natural moisturization process negatively. Here in Bangalore, the water is hard and hence we frequently come across patients who experience excessive skin dryness. We also see many from the pediatric population having atopic dermatitis for the same reason.
We also observe a rise in the number of acne cases, especially of the late onset kind. Some patients have acne that is slow to respond to conventional therapy; this needs dermatologist assessment rather than attribution to water. The salts in hard water can precipitate on the skin and can aggravate a pre-existing tendency to develop atopic eczema. Hard water may worsen dryness and irritation of the skin, but it is not an established cause of acne.
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Side Effects of Hard Water
Hard water contains un-dissolved salts of Calcium and Magnesium. They disrupt the outer protective layers of the skin, which affects the skin’s natural moisturization process negatively. Here in Bangalore, the water is hard and hence we frequently come across patients who experience excessive skin dryness. We also see many from the pediatric population having atopic dermatitis for the same reason.
We also observe a rise in the number of acne cases, especially of the late onset kind. Some patients have acne that is slow to respond to conventional therapy; this needs dermatologist assessment rather than attribution to water. The salts in hard water can precipitate on the skin and can aggravate a pre-existing tendency to develop atopic eczema. Hard water may worsen dryness and irritation of the skin, but it is not an established cause of acne.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QNq4wuCypT0