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What Causes Peeling Of Skin And Pigmentation On Face Post Exposure To Sun?

I recently went to the beach and got very tan. My face got really red,sunburn, and 2 days later (Yesterday) my skin started peeling on my face. Now my skin is 2 toned. It looks terrible. I have constantly been putting Aloe Vera all over my face but I am scared that my skin won t even out. The parts that peeled are light and the rest of my face is tan. Will it heal faster or what I really don t know what to do?!
Thu, 6 Aug 2015
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Hi dear ,

The symptoms you mention in query are indicating severe sunburn. It usually happen on beach specially to people having sensitive skin . It occur when UV radiations of sum damage the upper layer of skin . I would suggest you to :-

Apply ice packs on your skin 2-3 times a days ti relieve redness and itching sensation .

Apply broad spectrum sunscreen with SPF 30 + through the day time .

Take bendryl twice a days to relieve allergy reaction of skin from sun.

Also apply aloe vera gel at night .

Drink at least 8 glasses of water in a day to keep yourself hydrated .

Take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain and swelling .

If there are any symptoms like nausea , dizziness or blister on skin then immediately consult dermatologist for proper treatment.

Hope your concern has been resolved.
get well soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari

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What Causes Peeling Of Skin And Pigmentation On Face Post Exposure To Sun?

Hi dear , The symptoms you mention in query are indicating severe sunburn. It usually happen on beach specially to people having sensitive skin . It occur when UV radiations of sum damage the upper layer of skin . I would suggest you to :- Apply ice packs on your skin 2-3 times a days ti relieve redness and itching sensation . Apply broad spectrum sunscreen with SPF 30 + through the day time . Take bendryl twice a days to relieve allergy reaction of skin from sun. Also apply aloe vera gel at night . Drink at least 8 glasses of water in a day to keep yourself hydrated . Take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain and swelling . If there are any symptoms like nausea , dizziness or blister on skin then immediately consult dermatologist for proper treatment. Hope your concern has been resolved. get well soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari