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Suffering From Skin Tanning Due To Summer. Suggest Medications For Prevention.

Posted on Mon, 10 Jun 2013

Question: Hello Doctor,

My question is due this hot weather and its side effects. I am using a car for most of the time when I go out for last 5 years. Now recently I have started using a bike and went for a long drive on last weekend. Due to the summer and hot weather, I see my skin on my hands got tanned and there is a lot of change in the skin color.
I also see some side effects on my face. Specially on my forehead and my nose as it was open and in contact with sun light. Now i see my nose got black and some skin started peeling off. No pain or anything,
Could you please suggect me something to get rid of this sun tanning so that I can get my natural skin and color back and also something that I can apply in the future when I go out as a precaution.

Answered by Dr. R.G. Joshi (2 hours later)

Hi XXXXXXX

Thanks for writing.

You have probably developed photoallergy. Sun rays contain harmful ultraviolet rays which damage our skin leading to allergy and tanning.

Start using a mild steroid like flutivate over face. You can use more potent one like diprovate over hands. Avoid soap over affected area. Use creams for 2 weeks only. Take oral antioxidants tablets. This will help to reduce your allergy and XXXXXXX

For prevention of future allergy start using a sunscreen. Choose a sunscreen having spf of 30.Apply half an hour before going outside and repeat every 2 hours.

Physical protection is also required. Use helmet whenever you are riding a bike. Use full-sleeved cotton shirts. Avoid dark colors.

Consume fresh fruits and drink plenty amount of water. You can continue with antioxidant tablets for 3 months.

I hope this can solve your query. If you have any concerns, I will feel happy to help you.

Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E

Follow up: Dr. R.G. Joshi (10 hours later)

Thanks for the response doctor. Please suggest a good anti oxidant tablet and sunscreen.

Answered by Dr. R.G. Joshi (12 hours later)

Hi XXXXXXX
Thanks for follow up.
There are many sunscreens and antioxidant tablets available in market.
I will suggest you what I usually prescribe to my patients.

1.CAP.ANTOXID HC (DR.REDDYS PHARMA)
2.SUNCROSS SUNSCREEN LOTION(RANBAXY PHARMA)

Do continue both for 3 months along with physical protection as mentioned earlier.

I hope this can solve your problem. Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E

Follow up: Dr. R.G. Joshi (22 hours later)

Hello Doctor

I am taking CAP.ANTOXID HC as suggested by you.
COuld you please suggest me how many pils I should take daily and will it be after food or before.

Thanks
XXXXXX

Answered by Dr. R.G. Joshi (3 hours later)

Hi XXXXXXX ,
You can take ANTOXID HC tablets once daily.Take after meals.You can take it at night time.Continue for 3 months.
Antoxid contains antioxidants.Antioxidants reverts the harmful effects of ultraviolet rays. There are many food substances in which antioxidants are available naturally.These can act as supplements. Include such foods in your diet.
Common Foods containing antioxidants are tomato,carrots,all fruits and green leafy vegetables.These will help to regain your skin tone back.
I hope i have answered your query.Take care.

Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E