{"id":35698,"date":"2021-07-08T09:30:56","date_gmt":"2021-07-08T13:30:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=35698"},"modified":"2025-10-17T11:28:21","modified_gmt":"2025-10-17T15:28:21","slug":"summer-breakout","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/summer-breakout\/","title":{"rendered":"How to deal with summer breakouts"},"content":{"rendered":"

Summer is here and even though you\u2019re likely excited to spend time out in the sunshine, your skin might have other ideas. Heat acne and summer rashes can put a damper on your outdoor plans. Acne can be painful, uncomfortable, and make you feel self-conscious. Fortunately, you can prevent heat-induced skin problems and treat them. <\/span><\/p>\n

Why does heat cause or worsen acne?<\/span><\/h2>\n

You may notice that your pristine springtime skin takes a turn for the worse when the weather changes for summer. \u201cHeat causes people to sweat more and that sweat sits on the skin while mixing with pollutants in the air,\u201d says <\/span>Anthony Puopolo, MD<\/span><\/a>, the chief medical officer at <\/span>LifeMD<\/span>. The accumulation of sweat and dirt can clog your pores, which <\/span>can lead to summer breakouts. <\/span><\/p>\n

3 common summer skin problems<\/span><\/h2>\n

There are several common skin problems you may run into as the temperatures rise, not just acne. Figuring out what\u2019s causing your summer skin issue is important because it affects how you treat it. <\/span><\/p>\n

1. Heat rash<\/span><\/h3>\n

This type of rash often itches or burns at first. Symptoms include:<\/span><\/p>\n