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Severe Itching, Burning, Stinging Skin, Sun Burns. Getting Worse. Any Treatment?

What can I do for severe itching,burning,stinging skin on my arms after weeks of being sunburned? It feels like I have fiberglass , ants, & uncontrollable pain. It gets worse at night & while I am asleep. I can feel small bumps & I feel like scabbies feel. Did not have this problem until after being sunburned 5weeks ago. It is getting worse.
Tue, 8 Oct 2013
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Hi!
Welcome to HCM!
I think you have solar allergy.Many people suffer from unpleasant and uncomfortable skin reactions to sunlight.
Mild cases of sun allergy may resolve without treatment. More severe cases may require steroid creams or pills. People who have a severe sun allergy may need to take preventative measures and wear sun-protective clothing.
Signs and symptoms usually occur only on skin that has been exposed to the sun and typically develop within minutes to hours after sun exposure.
Certain medications, chemicals and medical conditions can make the skin more sensitive to the sun. It isn't clear why some people have a sun allergy and others don't. Inherited traits may play a role.
You must visit a dermatologist and get yourself examined if the problem persists.
take care!
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Severe Itching, Burning, Stinging Skin, Sun Burns. Getting Worse. Any Treatment?

Hi! Welcome to HCM! I think you have solar allergy.Many people suffer from unpleasant and uncomfortable skin reactions to sunlight. Mild cases of sun allergy may resolve without treatment. More severe cases may require steroid creams or pills. People who have a severe sun allergy may need to take preventative measures and wear sun-protective clothing. Signs and symptoms usually occur only on skin that has been exposed to the sun and typically develop within minutes to hours after sun exposure. Certain medications, chemicals and medical conditions can make the skin more sensitive to the sun. It isn t clear why some people have a sun allergy and others don t. Inherited traits may play a role. You must visit a dermatologist and get yourself examined if the problem persists. take care!