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Protecting our skin from sun
Dr.Vikas Sharma
Come summer, and sun begins to take its toll on Indians, their skin to be precise. As the temperatures soar to 44`B0C in the season, several people complain of skin-related disorders, all caused due to exposure to sun. While an exposure to sun harms people across all age groups, those with highly photosensitive skin and children are most susceptible to skin damage during summers.
The strong rays of the sun are undoubtedly damaging to human skin while its ultra-violet radiation is all the more harmful to us. Cases of dryness of the skin, spotting or pigmentation, itching, more non-painful acne on the face are common ailments people have been complaining about after an exposure to sun. Patients particularly complain of freckles, skin pigmentation, sun tanning, appearance of reddish elevated patches on the exposed parts and lip pigmentation. Photodermatitis is the most often noticed outcome. Photodermatitis is an abnormal skin response to ultraviolet (UV) rays, particularly sunlight. It can be acute or chronic. Signs and symptoms of photodermatitis are itchy bumps, blisters, or raised areas. Lesions that resemble eczema, hyperpigmentation, darkened discoloration compared to one’s normal skin tone, outbreaks in areas of the skin exposed to sunlight, pain, redness and swelling.
Who is most at risk? (1) Skin type may influence the likelihood of a photodermatitis reaction. Those with fair to light skin, or those with red or blond hair, and green or blue eyes tend to be most sensitive regardless of their racial or ethnic background. This is categorised as the skin type I. (2) Exposure to UV rays for 30 minutes to several hours increases the risk of photodermatitis. (3) Exposure to UV rays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. also increases the risk of photodermatitis since 50% of UV radiation is emitted during this time.
The treatment
Today we find ourselves being cautious and protective of everything around us. There are some effective and natural ways to eliminate the worries of summer time. Homoeopathy is one of the safest forms of the first-aid available. It uses a unique approach to health and healing by addressing both the symptoms of the problem and the person concerned. It also has a unique ability to treat chronic as well as acute skin disorders very effectively. Homoeopathic medicines do not suppress these skin conditions but try to treat them from its source, thereby annihilating the disease in totality
Burning sensation on the skin is one of the first symptoms of sun-induced skin disorders and should be attended to at the earliest, lest it manifests into other skin disorders. The initial reddening of the skin might further lead to pigmentation and stay until one takes medication. Homoeopathic medicine Belladonna is very beneficial for treating the initial stages when burning starts. 30 c potency of Belladonna can be used internally three-four times a day when such sun-induced skin disorder starts till a substantial relief has occurred.
If blisters form, then homoeopathic medicine Cantharis 30 c should be used. Sulphur is a very important homoeopathic medicine when skin disorder results from an exposure to sun. It is also very helpful in chronic skin disorders like eczema, psoriasis, etc, which aggravate in summers. But for Sulphur to be used in acute and chronic cases of photodermatitis, an evaluation by a professional homoeopath is a must.
i ve some problems in my skin, there is warts on my skin ,like near eyes and faces,and some brown sports on face,complexion is not fair
Hi sir,
I am from jhansi uttar pradesh.
From abt 5 years I have got pimple problem and I have consulted many skin doctors and have wasted about 50 thousand rps but till now I havent got any kind of positive result, and day by day my skin complexion is going dark and along with many black dark spots have also appeared on my face.
I am in great tention becoz of my skin problem
Pls suggest me some way by which I can get rid of pimple and this black spot an how I can increase my skin complexion better.
Please guide me I am in great need
Waiting for your positive response
Rashmi singh
09452796167
I have pigmentation on my both cheeks for the last three years. Can you please tell me the homeopathic medicine for this.
Thank. You Dr.
Sir, I have block circle under eye. I have applied all the home remedies to it, but have no improvement.Its been 2 years i am facing such a problem.Hence now seeking homeopathic solution to it..
I hve lots of stretch marks all over body and skin is so loose after reducing .. Feeling very bad and uncomfortable…pls suggest me
respected sir,presently i m 34 years old.My dob is 4 dec 1979.I m suffering with frecles on face,neck nd arns.problem started at the age 5 -7.Had many treatments time to time.No effect.Once homeopathic too.Going in dipression.Plz help.
want to increase face glow and whiteness. thanking you
dear dr,two years ago i had typhoid i experienced twice in six month,my stomach got infection n i had excessive white dischrge,at that tym acne n pigmentation appeared on my face,wid tym it became worse.I took many allopathy treatment including hydroquinone bt nothing imprvd the condition,now i started aquifolium cream,should i use the drops too?will it hlp to get rid of pigmentation plz help
I saw small dark spots on my face from 1 year as skin pigmentation and have itchiness under eye.
I am 20 years old . please help me ,I would like to remove dark spots on my face & itchiness under eye
My face and neck got tanned due to sun so please suggest some cream so that my skin becomes fair. I am 18 and I have tried many home remedies but it doesn’t work
I have problem of freckles on my cheeks and nose…i am too much worrid about it
skin disorder.skin darkening and dark circle remove..get fair skin
Which homeopathy medicine or cream is good for fainess?
Hi dr.sharma
i m suffering from siboriotic dermatits since 10 years,i consulted with a skin specialist who prescribed me ,dan clear gel nd clofoam,for my head skin ,clop -m for cuts on nose joints and ear joints.
When i leave these medicines my problems restrt
nd last 2 years a new problem strt black patches on my cheek from under eyes till cheek nd forhead.ii had whitish complextion but now i m looking dark. used melacare but i stoped now there is no response
sir pls kindly advise me do u have any medicine for permanentaly relief from my all problems??
Respected Sir,
good evening sir, i am suffering from pigmentation for last one and a half year please tell there is permanent treatment for treating pigmentation if then please tell sir
reagrds,
gaurav savita
94758204980
I have pigmentation since 4 years when I was pregnant plse prescribed same medicine
I have pigmentation since 4 years when I was pregnant please tell me d name of medicine to get ridit
sir i am 23 years old and i had pigmentation on my face first it was only on my nose now it is on face and above the eye browse i used skinlite it first goes with that bat next year it came back now it is not geeting cured with that is there solution for it plz tell me
Dr sharma
Ihave pigmentation on my face and nose. I am 39 years old. please suggest some medicine for this problem
I am 39 years old from India. My face blemishes are keep increasing from last 10 years. Now my cheeks are almost pigmented. Please help. Thank you!