Brief Answer:
Allergic skin reaction to sunlight.
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX ,
From your description, it looks like you have developed an allergic skin reaction.
Since the areas your have mentioned are all the sun exposed sites, so it is more likely to be a run induced skin
allergic reaction.
First of all you should avoid direct run exposure. Cover up the sun exposed areas before going out in sun.
Use a sunscreen with spf more than 26 atleast half an hour before going in the sun and reapply it every three hourly when there is prolonged sun exposure.
Next you should recall if you have used any new creams ,lotions or face wash in the last few days.
Sometimes any new cosmetic products used can cause
allergy which can aggravate on sun exposure.
I hope you are not on any medications also.
Now as far as the treatment is concerned, apart from preventing sun exposure, you need to apply a
topical steroid cream over the affected areas twice a day. For the face, a mild topical steroid cream like
hydrocortisone should be good.
Take some antihistamines along in order to decrease the allergic skin response.
Avoid use of things like
dettol over the face.
Use only mild cleansers for face.
Hope it helps,
If you have any other query, please let me know.
Dr Geetika Paul.