Dr. Moataz Al-Houl, a senior specialist in dermatology, cosmetology and laser at Al-Emadi Hospital, confirmed that the month of Ramadan brings a lot of goodness to the fasting person, as it guarantees many health benefits if he follows the correct methods, but if the opposite happens, he may suffer from some symptoms, especially for those who have health problems. He explained that the real reason lies in our daily and dietary habits to combat dry skin, oily skin problems, and acne, and to preserve the freshness and beauty of the skin. He added: There are many skin diseases for which fasting is a treatment, such as allergic diseases, especially urticaria or urticaria. Therefore, specialists warn of the danger of spreading eggs, pickles and strawberries on the breakfast table on a regular basis, because of their pathogenic effect on many patients with skin allergies. Positive effects He pointed out that fasting reduces the severity of some diseases such as eczema that causes itching over large areas of the body, and also reduces the severity and severity of allergy attacks, psoriasis, as well as bacterial diseases that affect the skin, referring to the improvement in the immune status of the body during fasting. He explained that fasting has positive effects on the skin and on the beauty and freshness of the skin, as it reduces the appearance of wrinkles and signs of aging if the fasting person follows some steps to maintain the health of his body. He also advised the importance of avoiding direct exposure to sunlight, and when necessary, a sun protection cream is used, in addition to caring for the skin by frequent moisturizing with appropriate creams during the day, and the need to avoid tension and stress that cause health problems for the entire body, and exercise, in addition to eating reasonable amounts of Various fluids during -breakfast period, not less than 8 glasses of water, in addition to soup and natural juices, and the need to get enough hours of sleep, especially during the night. Advice and instructions He added: Fasting and the subsequent change in dietary habits is related to the skin. For example, it is necessary to eat important nutrients for the skin and hair, such as vitamins: biotin, DALN C, iron and zinc, and others. Therefore, it is advised to eat more vegetables and to be The salad dish contains tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, peppers and watercress, and it should be present on the daily Ramadan table. It is also recommended to eat lean proteins. Acne He also warned against excessive consumption of foods rich in fats and sugars, as they are linked to a number of skin diseases, and their severity increases as a result of increased intake during Ramadan. Pustules in the skin, scars and pigmentation, so it is necessary to refrain from fats and sweets, especially for this group of people. Dr. Moataz explained that there is no doubt that water is the best way to maintain body hydration and prevent dehydration, but in the month of Ramadan we can only get water for a specific period of time, which is during the hours between breakfast and suhoor, and it is advised to consume 8 to 12 cups of water. during this period. And he advised, to consume lukewarm water because it is easily accepted by the body, and fruits and vegetables that contain a high percentage of water, such as cucumbers, melons, and grapes, are great for reducing thirst; Because of its high water content, which helps hydrate the body, prevent thirst and prevent dehydration during fasting hours. In conclusion, he stressed that the Department of Dermatology at Al-Emadi Hospital includes a team of experienced and highly qualified consultants, and the department provides many treatments using the latest equipment and modern medical technologies.
Dr. Moataz Al-Houl, Senior Specialist in Dermatology, Cosmetology and Laser at Al-Emadi Hospital: Fasting has positive effects on the skin and on the beauty and freshness of the skin
