Karachi is experiencing a surge in skin diseases due to cold weather and polluted air with 3,000 to 4,000 patients visiting the outpatient department (OPD) daily.
According to Dr. Abdullah Yahya, Additional Director at a private hospital, common conditions being reported include scabies, psoriasis, and eczema.
The dry and cold weather is aggravating symptoms like itching, small rashes, and red spots on the skin, the doctor said.
Dr. Yahya advises citizens to use cold creams to keep their skin moisturized and clarifies that the conditions are not contagious.
The rise in skin problems highlights the worsening impact of both cold temperatures and air pollution on public health.
