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Suggest Treatment For Photodermatitis

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Posted on Thu, 17 Aug 2017
Question: My skin which is normally clear began to thickened and peel massively. It looks like a blemish but if I look closer it's surrounded by layers of skin. If I try to peel the skin or pop the blemish there is only skin on top of skin. If peeled off, it is rapidly replenished
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Photodermatitis

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query and photograph.
It is looking like photodermatitis, a type of allergic reaction.
I treat such cases with a combination of topical steroid cream like cortisone to be applied in night and a sunscreen with spf 50 to be applied in morning.
Avoid peeling of skin, Let it heal on its own.
Use the above medication for a month and see the results.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.
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Suggest Treatment For Photodermatitis

Brief Answer: Photodermatitis Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for the query and photograph. It is looking like photodermatitis, a type of allergic reaction. I treat such cases with a combination of topical steroid cream like cortisone to be applied in night and a sunscreen with spf 50 to be applied in morning. Avoid peeling of skin, Let it heal on its own. Use the above medication for a month and see the results. Let me know if you have any other doubts. Thank you.