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Hi, I ve been sunburnt and I ve peeled on my shoulders and back, my back is fine now but on my should there is a thicker bit of skin that is burnt and now turned a dark brown and the top of it is peeling but the underneath is still like really dry how do I treat this and get rid of it? I have been moisturising thanks

Fri, 18 Jul 2014

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Dermatologist, Dr. Hardik Pitroda's Response

Hello,
Thank you for posting on HCM.
Acute sun burns are sometimes frightening but nothing to worry as its pretty easy to manage.
Generally, I advise short course of prednisolone along with local application of mometasone cream and soothing calamine lotion twice a day.
Antihistaminics and antioxidant tablets can additionally be added.
Use high SPF broad spectrum sunscreen everytime before going out in sun.
Cold sponging will definitely help.
Hope this will take care of your issue.
Wish you best of health.
Thank you
Dr Hardik Pitroda
M.D Dermatology

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