Summer is all about sunshine, pool days, and outdoor fun—but if you struggle with certain skin conditions, this season can be a mixed bag. Heat, humidity, sweat, and sun exposure can all trigger flare-ups, leaving your skin irritated just when you want to enjoy it the most.

At Derm Associates, Dr. Sonya Johnson and her team know how to help your skin thrive—even in the summer heat. Here’s how warmer weather can affect common skin conditions, and how we can help you manage them.

Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis)

Sweat and heat are two of eczema’s biggest enemies. Add in chlorine from the pool or sand from the beach, and flare-ups become almost unavoidable. Skin can become red, itchy, and inflamed—right when tank tops and shorts come out.

What helps:

Dr. Johnson can recommend customized skincare strategies, prescription creams, and cooling cleansers to keep your skin calm and comfortable through the season.

Acne

Sweat + sunscreen + clogged pores = the perfect storm for breakouts. Summer often causes oil production to spike, especially if you're more active or outdoors more often.

What helps:

With a mix of targeted treatments—like gentle peels, acne-safe sunscreen recommendations, or prescription options—Dr. Johnson can help you break up with breakouts all summer long.

Rosacea

Sun exposure is a common trigger for rosacea, leading to more redness, flushing, and even bumps. Hot weather and spicy foods (a summer BBQ favorite!) don’t help either.

What helps:

Dr. Johnson offers soothing treatment plans that may include topical therapies, laser treatments for visible blood vessels, and tips on avoiding hidden rosacea triggers.

Psoriasis

While a little sunlight can sometimes help psoriasis, too much can cause burning or make symptoms worse. Plus, hot weather can dry out the skin, leading to itchiness and flaking.

What helps:

We’ll guide you on how to balance safe sun exposure with protective skincare—and offer treatments like light therapy, topical medications, and moisturizers that really work.

Hyperpigmentation

Sun exposure can darken spots and make melasma or post-acne marks more noticeable. Even with sunscreen, UV rays can trigger pigment-producing cells in sensitive areas.

What helps:

Dr. Johnson can tailor a regimen that might include brightening agents, SPF recommendations, and laser or chemical peel treatments to keep your skin tone even and radiant.

Let’s Keep Your Skin Summer-Ready

Just because the temperatures are rising doesn’t mean your skin has to suffer. With the right care and a little expert guidance, you can enjoy everything summer has to offer—without the irritation.

Visit Derm Associates in Tipton, Batesville, or Indianapolis

Medical Arts Building, 1060 South Main Street Suite 1, Tipton, IN 46072

(317) 961-1868

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Dr. Sonya Johnson and her team are here to help your skin glow with confidence—all season long.