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Re: Itchy Skin from exposure in the sun
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Re: Itchy Skin from exposure in the sun
by Nik-Bal, Jan 01, 1995 12:00AM
Posted By Nik Ball on July 21, 1999 at 11:26:25
Hi
I live in Liverpool in the UK where we dont get that much sun but even at home I suffer from this condition. It often occurs when I visit a hot country.
I have fairly tanned skin but when I get say an afternoon in the sun the tops of my forerms develop a rash and get really itchy. The rash seems to develop at each skin pore, each becomes swollen giving my arm the appearance of a chicken leg.
I was told to rub E45 cream (water based moisturiser) in but this made no difference whatsoever.
I have suffered from this condition for a number of years and would like to find out what it could be and what I can do to treat it
Hi
I live in Liverpool in the UK where we dont get that much sun but even at home I suffer from this condition. It often occurs when I visit a hot country.
I have fairly tanned skin but when I get say an afternoon in the sun the tops of my forerms develop a rash and get really itchy. The rash seems to develop at each skin pore, each becomes swollen giving my arm the appearance of a chicken leg.
I was told to rub E45 cream (water based moisturiser) in but this made no difference whatsoever.
I have suffered from this condition for a number of years and would like to find out what it could be and what I can do to treat it
Nik:
It's hard to say without seeing the rash. If you use sunblock, does the rash stay away? Does it ever appear when you're just hot but not sun-exposed?
The "bumps in every pore" you describe sound like blocked follicles, or folliculitis, which is related to retention of sweat within the pores, rather than sun effect per se.
In any case, I think you'll need to show the rash to someone to get definitive diagnosis and treatment. Meantime, why not try using sunscreen (SPF 25 or more) and see if that helps prevent it.
Best.
Dr. R
Keywords: folliculitis
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