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Suffering From Heat Bumps. What Treatment Should Be Done?
Question: For the past 4 years I have started suffering from bad heat bumps while on holiday so how can I get a nice XXXXXXX without the heatbumps?
Hi,
Thanks for writing in.
Its possible that you have an allergy to the sunlight. This is common and its called photosensitivity. Ideally, you should totally avoid getting tanned. If you must, you can take Tablet Cetrizine 10 mg once daily when you are out in the sun. Also use a broad spectrum sunscreen since excessive exposure to sunlight predisposes you to skin cancer as well.
Let me know if I can address any more concerns
Regards
Thanks for writing in.
Its possible that you have an allergy to the sunlight. This is common and its called photosensitivity. Ideally, you should totally avoid getting tanned. If you must, you can take Tablet Cetrizine 10 mg once daily when you are out in the sun. Also use a broad spectrum sunscreen since excessive exposure to sunlight predisposes you to skin cancer as well.
Let me know if I can address any more concerns
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Aparna Kohli
I have taken many antihistamine drugs before, will this one be any different?
Hi,
Thanks for the reply .
No , this is not any different form of an antihistaminic drug . You can take any antihistamine as suggested by your GP .
Thanks and Take care
Thanks for the reply .
No , this is not any different form of an antihistaminic drug . You can take any antihistamine as suggested by your GP .
Thanks and Take care
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Aparna Kohli
So how does this help then, I've tried antihistamine drugs both prescribed and purchased. So I've actually paid for nothing. I explained this which is why i was asking if there was anything else?
Hello
The Antihistamine is not the only method of treatment . You will need to apply a sunscreen. You will need to take the antihistamine before you go for the XXXXXXX . The anti histamine is just to prevent the occurrence of the bumps. It is not going to treat the root of the problem .
The only other option would be to take a short course of steroid for a while which will help control the allergies. These drugs are usually used sparingly as they have several side effects like weight gain etc.
Thanks and Take care
The Antihistamine is not the only method of treatment . You will need to apply a sunscreen. You will need to take the antihistamine before you go for the XXXXXXX . The anti histamine is just to prevent the occurrence of the bumps. It is not going to treat the root of the problem .
The only other option would be to take a short course of steroid for a while which will help control the allergies. These drugs are usually used sparingly as they have several side effects like weight gain etc.
Thanks and Take care
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Aparna Kohli
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