Why does my skin hurt and itch during workout?

Question

Hello doctor,

My skin hurts and itches during the workout, and also it gets hurt when I am out in the sun. When my body temperature is high, my skin starts to hurt and itch. After my body cools and my heart rate gets stable, the itching and pain stop. Especially in my face, chest, and back, I do not feel it in my legs. I have acne on my face, chest, and back. I had acne-like two years ago, but I did not have these problems with my skin. Nowadays, especially this year in spring, this problem appeared. I should point out that I consumed Doxycycline and Trichopol, but I have already stopped taking them. I have been using an acne cleanser, and I stopped using it also as my problem is not solved. I have stopped consuming these things a month ago. I cannot go out for it because these symptoms start when I am out in the sun.

What do you think about it?
What is that?
How to cure that?
What do I need to do?
How to treat it?

Please help.

Answer 1

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

With your given history, it seems that you have developed photoallergic reactions due to chronic use of Doxycycline almost for two years. Maybe you have acne rosacea as there is frequent flushing, redness, and small lumpy red spots developed along with tiny blood vessels visible over the face with burning sensations in your eyes.

I suggest certain general measures to reduce the above two conditions.

1. Avoid strong sunlight to the face, heavy workouts, alcoholic drinks, and spicy foods.

2. Use a sunblock cream over the face with SPF (sun protection factor) 30 or more.

3. Immediately after stopping Doxy (Doxycycline), it takes a few months to get rid of the phototoxic effect of this drug.

4. Avoid using anything sensitive to the skin, like in your case. Avoid cleanser that contains acetone or alcohol.

Thank you.