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What Is The Treatment Of Rash On Temple ?

hi I have just moved to a tropical area and I have a red, little bit blotchy rash on my left temple, cheek and ear. Prior to getting this I had a headache and sore eyes. I previously had this in South Korea a few years ago and attributed it to seafood allergy. What do you think it is, and what could help?
Fri, 30 May 2014
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Hello and welcome to healthcaremagic

I would keep a possibility of Polymorphic Light eruption (PMLE), possibly due to intense sun exposure in your area.

I would suggest you to apply a broad spectrum sunscreen , that which offers both UV B as well as UV A protection throughout the day. A sunscreen with minimum spf 30 would be required. It should be re-applied every 2-3 hours.

For the blotchy rash, you could apply a moderately potent topical steroid e.g futicasone propionate cream twice daily over the affected area.

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What Is The Treatment Of Rash On Temple ?

Hello and welcome to healthcaremagic I would keep a possibility of Polymorphic Light eruption (PMLE), possibly due to intense sun exposure in your area. I would suggest you to apply a broad spectrum sunscreen , that which offers both UV B as well as UV A protection throughout the day. A sunscreen with minimum spf 30 would be required. It should be re-applied every 2-3 hours. For the blotchy rash, you could apply a moderately potent topical steroid e.g futicasone propionate cream twice daily over the affected area. regards