The menacing air pollutant also affects the skin, said dermatologist Dr Nilobon Chareonwut, at an event held by the Thann skincare brand at its store in Gaysorn Village. "Acute effects of PM2.5 include skin irritation and imbalance. "In the long term, PM2.5 stimulates production of free radicals, which contribute to premature skin ageing." Besides facial skin, protect skin on other parts of the body," she said. "The skin of children, the elderly, and patients with atopic dermatitis, urticaria and psoriasis are more susceptible to the effects of the fine particles.

Source: Bangkok Post March 03, 2020 00:33 UTC