The generation of static electricity is caused by the imbalance of surface charges. When the human body comes into contact with charged objects, electrostatic discharge will occur. Although the energy of electrostatic discharge is small, it sometimes causes some discomfort. For example, in a dry environment, we may feel a slight tingling or electric shock, because electrostatic discharge will release some energy, resulting in evaporation of water in the surrounding air.
Long-term exposure to a large amount of static electricity may cause certain harm to the skin. Because there is a huge potential difference between an electrostatic object and the human body, a strong electric field will be generated when it contacts. If you are often exposed to high-intensity static electricity, it may lead to an increase in water loss on the skin surface, making the skin drier and rougher.
Although static electricity is only an uncommon and not serious problem for most people, it may bring greater health risks to some specific people. For example, electrostatic discharge may stimulate the heart and adversely affect people with heart disease or cardiac dysfunction. Static electricity will also have a certain impact on babies and pregnant women, because their bodies are relatively sensitive to external stimuli.
In order to reduce the harm of static electricity to health, we can take some measures. It is very important to maintain proper indoor air humidity, because it is easy to generate static electricity in an excessively dry environment. Using a humidifier or putting a basin of water at home can effectively increase the humidity of the air. It is also important to choose the right fabric when wearing clothes. Some man-made fiber materials are easy to generate static electricity, while natural fibers such as cotton and hemp are relatively few. Experienced doctors strongly recommend using hand cream to improve dry skin and reduce the discomfort caused by static electricity.
Static electricity is harmful to the body, especially in a dry environment where you are frequently exposed to a large amount of static electricity. In order to reduce the injury, we can pay attention to keep the indoor humidity suitable, choose clothes with suitable fabrics, and use hand cream to improve dry skin. I hope the above suggestions can help you.