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Why Does The Skin Itch, Turn Purple From Sun Burn?
I went to my family doctor for sun poisoning 8 days ago. I had a very severe sunburn with white spots, nausea, headache, and chills. He told me to use silveradienze cream and drink plenty of fluids. I followed his advice and my symptoms have improved. However, every night my burn turns back red and becomes hot again. Is this normal 8 days later. I am also itching and scratching has caused purple streaks under my skin.
Mon, 13 Oct 2014
Hi.....thanks for sharing your problem here in this forum....
After sunburn the superficial layer of skin is removed...when this layer is in the process of healing this cause itching...this is a normal phenomenon...
I will advise you to wash the burnt area frequently...apply polyfax plus ointment...(bacitracin+xylocain)...also use fexofenadine 60mg twicexa day...when healing is complete then use sunblock...do ask me if you have any question.....thanks dr ihsan
After sunburn the superficial layer of skin is removed...when this layer is in the process of healing this cause itching...this is a normal phenomenon...
I will advise you to wash the burnt area frequently...apply polyfax plus ointment...(bacitracin+xylocain)...also use fexofenadine 60mg twicexa day...when healing is complete then use sunblock...do ask me if you have any question.....thanks dr ihsan
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