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Suggest Treatment For Itching On The Neck Due To Sun Exposure

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Posted on Mon, 21 Aug 2017
Question: I am itchy from sun exposure although I used sunscreen that was ok before.
It is especially itchy on skin tags on neck. Thanks for your help.
XXXX


Not Saran crime! Lotion called Sarna.

Also using Benadryl capsule 25 mg at night. Tnx
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Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Photodermatitis and its management

Detailed Answer:
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Thanks for writing to us at Healthcaremagic
You seem to have developed a photodermatitis due to sun exposure.
To subside the reaction you need to apply topical steroid like cortisone cream or beclomethasone cream on the affected areas twice daily and take tablet Chlorpheniramine 4 mg twice daily.
Besides this apply a soothing lotion like calamine lotion on the entire neck and face 3-4 times in a day.
Also avoid sunexposure, avoid using soap on the face and neck area, instead use a soap free cleanser, avoid makeup and cosmetics, make use of umbrella, sunglasses and scarf whenever out in the sun.
Regards
Dr Asmeet
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Suggest Treatment For Itching On The Neck Due To Sun Exposure

Brief Answer: Photodermatitis and its management Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for writing to us at Healthcaremagic You seem to have developed a photodermatitis due to sun exposure. To subside the reaction you need to apply topical steroid like cortisone cream or beclomethasone cream on the affected areas twice daily and take tablet Chlorpheniramine 4 mg twice daily. Besides this apply a soothing lotion like calamine lotion on the entire neck and face 3-4 times in a day. Also avoid sunexposure, avoid using soap on the face and neck area, instead use a soap free cleanser, avoid makeup and cosmetics, make use of umbrella, sunglasses and scarf whenever out in the sun. Regards Dr Asmeet