The skin in my chin has peeled and is sore. What to do?

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I have seen the attached photo (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity) and have read your brief history. It looks like you have photodermatitis or hypersensitivity to sunlight. Other conditions to be ruled out are atopic dermatitis (skin allergy caused due to genetically linked allergies like dust allergy, asthma, rhinitis), eczema, and irritant dermatitis. You can use Desonide lotion (thin layer) only on the lesion at night for two weeks. Use moisturizers like Cetaphil or CeraVe to apply on the face in the morning and at night. Take capsule Antoxid HC (Beta Carotene, Zinc Sulphate Monohydrate, Selenium Dioxide, Manganese, and Copper) once daily for 30 days. Use Cetaphil soap for the face twice daily. Take Tablet Cetirizine 10 mg once daily at night for five days. Use La Shield sunscreen SPF 50 morning and afternoon. Review after two weeks. Please follow some measures. Avoid 11 AM to 3 PM sunlight, and apply sunscreen two hours before getting out in the sun. Wear a cap or carry an umbrella. Do not scratch that area, as it can lead to secondary bacterial infection. Do not use soap or cleansers. Avoid make-up products until the flare-up reduces. Have food rich in anti-oxidants. I hope your query is cleared. Thank you and take care.