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Constant Red Small Like Sunburn Spots On Arms. What Could It Be ?
HI my name is AAAA, I am 17 years old, fr as long as i can remember i have been getting these red small like sunburn spots on my arms. Just tonight they appear but the was not they covered my whole arm like a sunburn but I m not in the sun I m in Ohio in the snow. they felt really hot and it felt as if i got a sunburn. What could it be? Please help
Thu, 21 Feb 2013
Hello.
Sun burn like spots on arm are called as polymorphic light eruption.
These can be treated by applying fluticasone oint once daily in night. And a sunscreen of more than 50 spf daily in morning. You will get relief with this.
Thank you
Sun burn like spots on arm are called as polymorphic light eruption.
These can be treated by applying fluticasone oint once daily in night. And a sunscreen of more than 50 spf daily in morning. You will get relief with this.
Thank you
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