The rising temperature in the scorching summer has led to an increase in various types of skin infections. According to doctors, in the past 15 days, the number of patients coming to the OPDs with skin ailments has seen an increase by 25-30 per cent.The summer heat and humidity causes people to be drenched in sweat, which gives rise to skin infections if they don't maintain hygiene. More than 1,000 patients have been complaining about skin infections every day in the OPDs of KEM, JJ, Nair and Sion hospitals.