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Sunburn

Sunburn is when too much sun exposure makes the skin red, painful, and hot to touch. Frequent sunburns can increase your risk of wrinkles, dark spots, skin cancer, and rough spots.

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I got some white patch with rashes. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor, I got some white patch with rashes. I feel it sometime itchy. It is the same for last two weeks neither increasing nor decreasing. Applied face cream and cow ghee. I have attached the photos for your reference.  Read Full »


Dr. Chaitra. P

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the information provided. It most likely appears to be sunburn as seen in the photograph (attachment removed to protect patient identity). You could apply DesOwen (Desonide) mild potent steroid cream twice a day for five days. Along with this, also u...  Read Full »

Is it advisable to use Kojivit gel for the dark spot caused by sunburn?

Query: Hello doctor,Due to the use of Skinlite, I have sunburn on my face and now it looks like the dark spot. But I am using Kojivit gel for a dark spot. Is Kojivit gel good for the dark spot?  Read Full »


Dr. Sushil Kakkar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You must use a broad-spectrum sunscreen throughout the day. Reapply every 2 to 3 hours. Sun protection is important to treat facial pigmentation. At night you may use a Kojic acid cream (Kojic acid, Lactokine Fluid, Axeloglicina) rather than Skinlite (Hydroquinone, M...  Read Full »

I got sunburned and sometimes it bleeds. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I did something very silly 10 days ago. I was outside all day without a sunscreen, so the tops of my breasts were exposed to the sun until 2:00 PM. I got a sunburn which is typical, as my skin type makes me prone to it. Usually, it subsides within a week, if not less. However, this tim...  Read Full »


Dr. Suvash Sahu

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It seems you developed severe sunburn. Sunburn is a clinical reaction due to the acute effects of the sun's ultraviolet radiation (UVR) on the skin. I suggest using normal saline or 1:10,000 dilution potassium permanganate compresses or soaks to wash away serous discha...  Read Full »

I have a lot of freckles on my face. What could be done?

Query: Hi doctor,I have lots of freckles on my face. A skin expert advised me to use a day cream from a reputed brand. But my skin becomes very oily after using it. Please advise me on a suitable cream.Thank you.  Read Full »


Dr. Suvash Sahu

Answer: Hi, Welcome to Icliniq.com. I understand your concern. According to your description, it seems to be freckles or ephelides, which are common in individuals who get sunburned easily and do not tan. On the other hand, it is uncommon among people who have dark skin. You can use 30 percent trichloroac...  Read Full »

Why do I get rashes when I stay out in the sun for long?

Query: Hi doctor, I am a 21 year old male. Whenever I stay in the sun for a long time, my skin starts itching. Why is that?  Read Full »


Dr. Meha Malhotra

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You are most probably suffering from photoallergy. Whenever you go out, use a sunscreen with SPF 15 or more. Apply it 20 minutes before going out and then reapply every four hours if you stay in the sun for very long. Start taking oral chewable vitamin C tablets for a...  Read Full »

I have sunburn. Please suggest some remedies.

Query: Hi doctor, Someone suggested me to apply baking soda over the sunburn. So, I have applied baking soda on the face. The skin around my eyes is getting dark, wrinkles and has some pain also. Also, suggest me some medicine to get rid of sunburn. Please suggest me some cream to get rid of this fast.  Read Full »


Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern and I have reviewed your photographs (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). You have developed irritant contact dermatitis to baking soda. You should wash your face with plain water only and avoid using soap till the reacti...  Read Full »

Is getting moles in chest area within short period a concerning issue?

Query: Hi doctor, I am a 27-year-old male. I have never had an increase in moles, except for the past two weeks I have had over 50 show up on my chest. In the past two months, I moved from one country to another, and a month ago, I had a really bad sunburn in Indonesia.  Read Full »


Dr. Subhash Kashyap

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Moles are genetic collection of melanocytes which go through a cycle of emerging in childhood then become darker and fade by middle ages. In fair skin up to 50 are normal more than that increase the risk for skin cancer. And change in size, symmetry, color, symptoms als...  Read Full »

My skin is darkened due to sun exposure. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I am currently dealing with a sun-induced darkening on my face and neck that does not match my natural skin tone. I am determined to return my skin to its original, lighter complexion that I had before my sun exposure. What should be my next course of action? Please help. Thank you.  Read Full »


Dr. Gaurang Gupta

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understand your concern. I suggest the following: Minimize direct sunlight exposure by wearing sunglasses, caps, and covering exposed skin. Apply sunscreen three times a day, at around 10 a.m., 12 p.m., and 3 p.m., covering your entire face...  Read Full »

I have severe sunburn and blisters. Should this be treated, or is regular home care enough?

Query: Hello doctor,I was out in the sun one morning, mowing the lawn and weed whacking, and I have developed sunburn and blisters. I am concerned because there seems to be a red ring around the burn site, which does not look the same as the other side, even though both sides received the same amount of su...  Read Full »


Dr. Suvash Sahu

Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I have reviewed your query and concerns and examined your picture (attachments removed to protect patient's identity). It appears that you have developed severe sunburn. Sunburn is a clinical reaction caused by the acute effects of ultraviolet radiation (UVR) on the skin...  Read Full »

I am a 21-year-old male and I am worried about my face and hands getting darker due to sun exposure. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 21-year-old male and I am 177 centimeters tall and my weight is 132.77 pounds. When I was a child my skin color was fair but as years passed by my face and my hands started becoming darker due to sun exposure and my body is still fair in color. I need to ask how to get back my f...  Read Full »


Dr. Gaurang Gupta

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Skin tanning is a side effect of excessive sunlight exposure. Indian skin is very prone to get tanned. I will explain the treatment and precautions in a point-wise manner: 1. Avoid direct sunlight exposure as much as you ...  Read Full »

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