Don't rub it wrong! Apply sunscreen 15 before using mosquito repellent.

Mosquitoes are rampant in summer, and many people pick up mosquito repellent and spray it on their bodies as soon as they see it. However, dermatologists remind that products containing high concentrations of DEET are not suitable for the skin. Even mosquito repellent products advertised as natural essential oils should be tried before use to avoid causing allergies and contact dermatitis. In addition, in summer, if you need both sun protection and mosquito prevention, you should also use anti-mosquito products after applying sunscreen 15 minutes to avoid chemical reactions with each other, causing allergies, neurotoxicity and even coma. (Audiovisual/Photojournalist Huang Zhiwen)

Using mosquito repellent and sunscreen at the same time may cause poisoning reaction. Dr. Shi reminded that the interval between using mosquito repellent and sunscreen should be 15 minutes. (Photo/Luo Huiwen) Consumer Culture and Education Foundation randomly checked the product labels of 12 mosquito repellent and 7 mosquito repellent stickers on the market, and found that the sample "natural aloe mosquito repellent" was advertised as "natural", but its components contained 7% w/w mosquito repellent, which was a synthetic chemical, and the package was not marked with "aloe" related components. Zhang Zhigang, chairman of the Consumer Foundation, said the manufacturer was suspected.

Pregnant women should avoid using repellent and mosquito repellent.

Shi, a part-time attending physician in the dermatology department of Wan Fang Hospital, said that Liang Long is a common component of anti-mosquito liquid, and the principle is that it works best directly on the skin. However, because it is a chemical synthetic product, too high a concentration may cause neurotoxicity and lead to coma. If children eat mosquito repellent containing Liang Long by mistake because of biting their fingers or eating with their hands, excessive intake may also cause cardiotoxicity and lead to death.

The Ministry of Health and Welfare suggests that when people use repellents and mosquito repellents, the concentration should not exceed 35% for adults and 10% for children. Doctors also reminded that infants under 6 months, lactating women and pregnant women should avoid using repellent and mosquito repellent.

A survey by the Consumer Foundation found that an anti-mosquito liquid advertised as natural, but its ingredients contained repellent, which was suspected of false advertising. (Photography/Luo Huiwen) Anti-mosquito liquid 3 Classification Essential oil products cannot be managed.

At present, anti-mosquito liquid products on the market are divided into environmental protection drugs, drugs approved by the Department of Health and general commodities. If it is marked with "environmental protection system" or "environmental protection system", it belongs to environmental drugs and can only be used in the surrounding environment and articles; If it is marked with "Department of Health Drug System", "Department of Health Drug Delivery" or "Internal Defense System", it is a drug approved by the Department of Health and can be used on human body or clothes.

Dr. Shi said that most of the components of these anti-mosquito liquids are natural plant essential oils. Although the safety is higher than diphtheria, the action time is short, and it is not easy to be absorbed by human body, many people have caused dermatitis and essential oil allergy symptoms due to the use of these products in clinic. It is recommended that people try it before using it.

Mosquito control is very important and safe in summer. Sunscreen and mosquito prevention interval 15 minutes.

Summer is the season of mosquito prevention, and it is also the season of sun protection and ultraviolet protection. Dr. Shi reminded people that no matter what kind of anti-mosquito products, they should apply sunscreen products first, and then use anti-mosquito products after an interval of 15 minutes, so as to avoid the interaction between the two components, which may lead to toxicity and coma.

In addition to safety, the Consumer Foundation's survey found that 2 1% of products were not marked with anti-mosquito expiration date, and 7 1% of anti-mosquito stickers were not marked with anti-mosquito scope.