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What Causes Dry Skin, Dermatitis And Pimple Like Eruptions After Sun Exposure?
Question: Hi, I am from XXXXXXX XXXXXXX Recently my doctor informed me that I have very dry skin and have a condition of Dermatitis. There are dark patches and was asked to use Propygenta NF and then Blisderm along with Vit C capsules and Strong Moisturizer. Recently sun exposed part of my hands have pimple like erections, it is very embarassing, Please help, I am currently using Teecum ointment but no positive results, my doctor said it happend because of Sun exposure and my skin is sensitive to UV
Brief Answer:
avoidance of triggering factors
Detailed Answer:
hi,
I can understand the distress that you must be undergoing.
From your history it appears to be a case of dermatitis, an hypersensitivity to sun rays. It's a kind of allergic reaction that can have no specific etiology and can occur in any individual, very common. Most bear an idiopathic immune mechanism underlying.
The treatment is prevention by avoiding exposure to trigger factors and reduce stress levels, via regular moderate exercise, adequate sleep, avoidance of histaminergic food, maintaining routine, etc.
The medications like pyrogens NF and blisderm contains steroids like clobetasol and halobetasol, that are new corticosteroids indicated in skin disorders. These medication has limited therapeutic utility as they are used to acutely management of symptoms and cannot cure the condition. However long and excess use of these ointments can lead to side effects such as thinning of skin, predisposition to infection, etc. therefore, to be used only as advised by dermatologist.
For you I would suggest,
1) Avoid exposure to sun or any such triggering factor.
2) You can consult dietitian for avoidance of histaminergic food products, as they can aggravate the allergic reactions.
3) Cautious use of these medication, do consult your consultant if you are not satisfied with its use.
4) The condition has a waxing and waning course, therefore there will be a period of normalcy after around 1-2 month. You should work on preventing the precipitation of attack. This episode will subside.
5) skin tends to get dry, therefore liberal use of moisturizer will help. esp. avoid frequent bathing, avoid use of strong soaps, use moisturizer after bathing, avoid bathing with hot water,etc.
6) vit c capsule can be taken for 6 months.
The skin blisters can be embarrassing often, however it's not a permanent condition, it will subside. If properly and meticulous precautions taken, one can have normal live normal life.
As it is important to asses the severity of condition, an inspectory examination is must and can replace a consultation to dermatologist in personal.
welcome for further queries.
Regards,
Dr Pankaj Borade
avoidance of triggering factors
Detailed Answer:
hi,
I can understand the distress that you must be undergoing.
From your history it appears to be a case of dermatitis, an hypersensitivity to sun rays. It's a kind of allergic reaction that can have no specific etiology and can occur in any individual, very common. Most bear an idiopathic immune mechanism underlying.
The treatment is prevention by avoiding exposure to trigger factors and reduce stress levels, via regular moderate exercise, adequate sleep, avoidance of histaminergic food, maintaining routine, etc.
The medications like pyrogens NF and blisderm contains steroids like clobetasol and halobetasol, that are new corticosteroids indicated in skin disorders. These medication has limited therapeutic utility as they are used to acutely management of symptoms and cannot cure the condition. However long and excess use of these ointments can lead to side effects such as thinning of skin, predisposition to infection, etc. therefore, to be used only as advised by dermatologist.
For you I would suggest,
1) Avoid exposure to sun or any such triggering factor.
2) You can consult dietitian for avoidance of histaminergic food products, as they can aggravate the allergic reactions.
3) Cautious use of these medication, do consult your consultant if you are not satisfied with its use.
4) The condition has a waxing and waning course, therefore there will be a period of normalcy after around 1-2 month. You should work on preventing the precipitation of attack. This episode will subside.
5) skin tends to get dry, therefore liberal use of moisturizer will help. esp. avoid frequent bathing, avoid use of strong soaps, use moisturizer after bathing, avoid bathing with hot water,etc.
6) vit c capsule can be taken for 6 months.
The skin blisters can be embarrassing often, however it's not a permanent condition, it will subside. If properly and meticulous precautions taken, one can have normal live normal life.
As it is important to asses the severity of condition, an inspectory examination is must and can replace a consultation to dermatologist in personal.
welcome for further queries.
Regards,
Dr Pankaj Borade
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