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What Causes Small Blisters On The Body After Exposure To Sunlight?
Question: I have r.a. and, when I get in direct sunlight I get small blisters ( not water blisters). I take no medications for my r.a. Nor anything else.
Brief Answer:
Photodermatitis.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
It sounds like you have a condition called photodermatitis. Patients with this condition have an allergic type reaction to sun exposure.
The best treatment for this is to avoid direct and prolonged sun exposure and to always use sun screen. Even in winter some patients do better with using a sun screen on their face every day.
This condition will not harm you but can be very uncomfortable.
Hope I have answered your query.
Regards,
Dr. Kathy Robinson, General & Family Physician
Photodermatitis.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
It sounds like you have a condition called photodermatitis. Patients with this condition have an allergic type reaction to sun exposure.
The best treatment for this is to avoid direct and prolonged sun exposure and to always use sun screen. Even in winter some patients do better with using a sun screen on their face every day.
This condition will not harm you but can be very uncomfortable.
Hope I have answered your query.
Regards,
Dr. Kathy Robinson, General & Family Physician
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