A drought is officially declared in areas of England, including London.
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As the heatwave continues to sweep England and Wales, we asked dermatologist Dr Adeline Kikam about how extreme heat can impact our skin. She says several skin conditions can develop, or worsen, during persistently high temperatures. Some of those conditions are:, tiny bumps or blisters in the skin, happen when there is an obstruction in the sweat ducts and inflammation. It's more common during the summer because it's triggered by heat and humidity.. High temperatures lead to increased sweating, which in turn can make the skin even drier and the salt residue from the sweat can cause inflammation in the skin.
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