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Suggest Treatment For Itching On The Back After A Sunburn

Hi i am a 18 year old male. a few days ago i was working outside and got a sunburn on my back all went well until tonight. i woke up with sensation of pins and needles in my back. the only way to find comfort is to scratch my back and i cant help it because it hurts so much. is there anything i can do to stop it?
Mon, 26 May 2014
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Hello,

Thank you for posting on HCM.

You might have got acute sun burns from excessive sun exposure.
Nothing to worry as its very easy to treat.
Apply a soothing calamine and liquid paraffin lotion mixed with a mild steroid like fluticasone twice a day over the affected areas.
Oral antihistaminics will help in relieving itching and discomfort.
Cold sponging will also hel additionally.
Apply broad spectrum high SPF sunscreen every time before going out in sun.
Hope this will take care of your problem
Thank you and wish you best of health
Dr Hardik Pitroda
MD Dermatology
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Suggest Treatment For Itching On The Back After A Sunburn

Hello, Thank you for posting on HCM. You might have got acute sun burns from excessive sun exposure. Nothing to worry as its very easy to treat. Apply a soothing calamine and liquid paraffin lotion mixed with a mild steroid like fluticasone twice a day over the affected areas. Oral antihistaminics will help in relieving itching and discomfort. Cold sponging will also hel additionally. Apply broad spectrum high SPF sunscreen every time before going out in sun. Hope this will take care of your problem Thank you and wish you best of health Dr Hardik Pitroda MD Dermatology