Skin infections spike as intense cold weather grips Kashmir Archives

Hospitals across Kashmir are flooded with huge rush of patients with complains of rough, dry and itchy skin due to continuous exposure to dry and cold weather as the Valley is reeling under intense cold and dry weather conditions with the night temperature dipping several notches below the freezing point while the day temperature is above normal due to sunny days. The present weather conditions are also giving rise to several ailments, particularly among children, who are more prone to the dry weather condition-related health problems such as asthma, sore…