Sun allergy

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Dear Doctor,
My son is 6 years old and has had a sun allergy since he was a baby.  I have tried so many different sunscreens with zinc and titanium dioxide in them and can't seem to find one that works really good.  As you can imagine he like to play outside all the time.  He wears a hat and most of the time long sleeves and sunglasses (when he keeps them on).  The problem I am having the most trouble with is his eyes.  We apply sunscreen to his entire body but he tends to rub his eyes often.  So therefore he is rubbing off the sunscreen.  He even gets sunburn between his eye lashes.  Is there anything we can do to prevent this besides keeping him inside most of the day?  Can you also recommend a sunscreen that will not bother his eyes? Thank you for your time and help with this situation!

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
Sorry replied to an earlier question first. Most of the sunscreens have chemical which warrant their use in delicate area like close to the eyes or eyelids. The chemicals in sunscreens can irritate the eyes as they mix with sweat and start dripping. In such cases, it is advisable to use sun protection goggles when going out in the sun. The other idea is to use sports UV defense or sunscreen used by athletes which is mostly sweatproof.

It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your dermatologist. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
Treatment of vasovagal attack includes avoidance of triggers, restoring blood flow to the brain during an impending episode, medications like beta blockers, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors or implantation of a pacemaker. Even if a person is having skin disease or warts, then also a cannula has to be inserted if required.

It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your dermatologist. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.