Bathe children regularly to brave hot weather - Dr. Perera | Sunday Observer

Bathe children regularly to brave hot weather - Dr. Perera

5 June, 2023

Lady Ridgeway Children’s Hospital’s Consultant Paediatrition Dr.Deepal Perera said that many diseases including skin diseases can be cured by bathing children daily these days due to the prevailing hot conditions. He also stated that there is an increased risk of skin diseases such as skin blisters among children due to hot weather.

He said that to prevent dehydration among children, they should be given more liquid drinks including water and it is important to bathe children twice a day.

He also said that because of the nature of dry weather, the heat is high not only during the day but also at night.

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