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What Causes Rashes On Lower Legs And Swollen Ankles When Exposed To Sunlight?
Question: I have developed a rash on exposed parts of skin. I took some prednosone and got rid most of it, but when I went back out in the sun again my lower legs are the only exposed part got a rash back but my ankles are now slightly swollen
Brief Answer:
Photosensitive rash, use topical steroids, oral antihistaminics & sunscreen
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at healthcaremagic
You are developing photosensitive rash.
If I was your treating doctor I would recommend you to apply potent topical steroid like clobetasol propionate cream on the affected area twice daily and take antihistaminic like tablet Chlorpheniramine 4 mg twice daily for 10-14 days.
Steroidal preparations are prescription drugs and you need to see the doctor in person to get them.
Moreover use a high spf sunscreen lotion on the entire exposed parts of the body at intervals of 3-4 hours during the day time.
Also try to avoid direct sun exposure.
Regards
Dr Asmeet
Photosensitive rash, use topical steroids, oral antihistaminics & sunscreen
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at healthcaremagic
You are developing photosensitive rash.
If I was your treating doctor I would recommend you to apply potent topical steroid like clobetasol propionate cream on the affected area twice daily and take antihistaminic like tablet Chlorpheniramine 4 mg twice daily for 10-14 days.
Steroidal preparations are prescription drugs and you need to see the doctor in person to get them.
Moreover use a high spf sunscreen lotion on the entire exposed parts of the body at intervals of 3-4 hours during the day time.
Also try to avoid direct sun exposure.
Regards
Dr Asmeet
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Why now after 59 years would I get a reaction from the sun when I`ve lived in it all my life. Is it an age thing.
Brief Answer:
Allergy can occur at any age
Detailed Answer:
Allergy can develop at any age.
There is no specific age of occurence.
Photosensitive rash can also occur as a reaction of any medicine to sun, in your case it can be due to antidepressants.
Allergy can occur at any age
Detailed Answer:
Allergy can develop at any age.
There is no specific age of occurence.
Photosensitive rash can also occur as a reaction of any medicine to sun, in your case it can be due to antidepressants.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
Will it go away just keeping out of sun or sun screen in time, or will there always be problems. I`ve been off the antidepressants now for 3weeks.
Brief Answer:
Stay away from sun, use sunscreen regularly
Detailed Answer:
You will remain fine once you stay away from sun and with the regular use of sunscreens.
Otherwise there are chances of its recurrence everytime you go out in sun.
Stay away from sun, use sunscreen regularly
Detailed Answer:
You will remain fine once you stay away from sun and with the regular use of sunscreens.
Otherwise there are chances of its recurrence everytime you go out in sun.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
Thank you for the advice. It`s going to be hard seeing I live in tropical North Queensland, but I`ll be trying my hardest as this is not something that I want to share my life with.
Brief Answer:
Welcome!!
Detailed Answer:
Welcome!!
All the best!!
Welcome!!
Detailed Answer:
Welcome!!
All the best!!
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Dr. Prasad
one last question, do you think that I will ever be free of this allergy.
Brief Answer:
Yes you can get free from allergy but it varies from patient to patient
Detailed Answer:
The response to skin allergy varies from person to person.
In my experience I have seen few persons getting in remission from sun allergy.
So you can always be hopeful in getting rid of it.
Yes you can get free from allergy but it varies from patient to patient
Detailed Answer:
The response to skin allergy varies from person to person.
In my experience I have seen few persons getting in remission from sun allergy.
So you can always be hopeful in getting rid of it.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
Thank you. I can only hope
Brief Answer:
Welcome!!
Detailed Answer:
Welcome!!
Welcome!!
Detailed Answer:
Welcome!!
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