Brief Answer:
"Polymorphous light eruptions" aka "PMLE".

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Welcome and thanks for posting your query to the forum.

I can understand your concern for the sunburn. A photo of the lesions would be really helpful.

After reviewing the query I can make out that you have "Polymorphous light eruptions" aka "PMLE".

Let me explain you the complete situation- Our human skin is a multilayered structure and it has tendency to wear and tear repeatedly on exposure to environmental factors.

In certain situation when the exposure of the sun is too high then the skin has the tendency to get red and itchy. These red areas appear as mild to moderate eruptions on exposed areas of body which are known as PMLE or simply saying sun burns.

Due to swelling and edema of the area it may ooze some fluid which you are experiencing. This is a quite simple problem which we see in our day to day practice and persist for only the time till the aggravating factor is present. So the most important part in your management is avoidance of the aggravating factor enumerated all above.

For the betterment kindly follow the suggestions below:

1. Avoid direct sunlight and hot – humid climate.

2. Wear cotton clothes and avoid synthetic clothes.

3. Stay in cool environment(preferably AC) and avoid sweating.

4. Take two time bath once in morning and at night time which will soothe your skin and prevent the aggravation of the problem

5. Do not Pinch pop or squeeze or rub any area.

6. Do not use any deodorants or any cosmetics over and near the affected area.

7. Do cold compression over the affected area. Take a wet towel soaked in cold water and apply it for 5-10 minutes for 3-4 times a day.

8. Do not try to peel off the skin and let the skin fall by itself otherwise can leave some marks.

For the part of treatment I suggest my patients to follow the suggestions below:

1. Applying over the counter available calamine lotion on the affected area in day and afternoon time. Apply it in very thin layer.

2. Applying Mometasone cream in a thin layer in morning and at night time. Apply in a very thin layer so that it should not be visible to naked eye. You can apply it for 7 days and then stop it after that. You will need doctor's prescription for this medicine.

3. If there is any irritation or itching is present then can take tablet “Loratadine” or "Deslotatadine" tablet by mouth up to three times.

If at all the condition is not getting better in 24 hours then you should visit your primary care physician to get a course of oral steroids for earliest relief.

I hope this information will help you. If you have further queries I will be happy to help.

Regards,
Dr Sanjay Kumar Kanodia
(MD- Dermatology)

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