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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.
Sir.
After my delivery i got allergic reaction (swelling and redness on upper lip and mustaches area) to an antibiotic. Its about one year still have lil bit swelling and pain on upper lips and skin on upper lip area darkned (looking like i havemustaches). Plz suggest me some medicine and doses.
regards
pigmintation on chiks..since 4YEAE TAKING SO MNY MEDICINE NO EFFECTIVE RESULT..same dark spots..hasbeen….so plz advice..how it could cure
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Dear Dr.sharma.
I am suffering From post inflamatory hyperpigmenation since from 1 year. I had noticed dark brown irregular non itchy patches on my arm n neck when I was 3 month pregnant at that time they were not that much dark but after having baby it became dark n visible .i m living in London even I m taking treatment here but haven’t seen any change .I m using so many creams suggested by doctors.so could you plz suggest me any treatment for this .
Kind regards,
Priya
Dr sharma, I’m 35 yrs old female, fair skin.. Started getting upper back pigmentation at the age of 19 .. Then a nose band just on the bridge started forming and has darkened over the yrs .. Now since the past year scattered pigmentation has become prominent … This has really stressed me out,
Kindly help with appropriate med
Regards
Mala
I have been suffering from sun tanning especially around neck area please suggest me some ways to get rid of this problem
I used movate tube cream on my face.after exposure to sunlight my cheeks and my forehead become very black but my nose is fair.pls help
Respected sir,
meri skin bahut hi dull hai aur mere face ka colour bhi bahut kharab hai mera face ek colour me nahi hai dhadhi k pass bahut kala dikhta hai aur forehead v galo k pass v kala hai please sir kuch btaiye maine bahut kuch try kiya per mera uneven skintone thik nahi ho raha hai pls sir pls
I have been suffering with the problem of pigmentation on my face for one year,initaly moles appered and after some time they coverd my cheeks area..i took homeopethy treatment fr 6 months,but that didnt work out.
i need help and right treatment,please solve my problem ,i badly need right medicin.i l wait fr ur reply
thankyou……..
I have a black forehead. I used to put hair gel before, I think it’s the effect of chemical in hair gel and sun rays. What are the treatment for this kind of tan. It has been almost 3 years now. Any suggestion is greatly appreciated.
I’m 40years old married woman, I’ve 3kids I’m having skin problem for past few years I had laser treatment for facial hair removal for 4years my facial hair have become light but nt completely disappeared but I’ve stopped laser treatment bcoz my skin has become very sensitive nd its pigmentation has increased now my both cheeks nd forehead is full of dark patches nd liver spots I’m also over weight, I used to do aerobics but now don’t bcoz of back ache nd leuocorriha problem, i have started taking sypia 200 nd lycopodium 30for skin nd weight problem, I also have gastric nd constipation problems, kindly suggest that should i continue with sypia nd lycopodium or take something else,, I’m using these 2.in drops form, thanks
Sir i having some black shades on my face….. plz! Advice me the best and best cream for fairness and glow on my face…. plz! Sir Help me…..
Sir
I’ve pigmentation on my both cheeks and forehead . My skin is very dry and sensitive . The patches have grown very big and darker with the time . They started 4 years back. I’m a housewife and stay at home . My elder sister is also facing the same problem .
Please suggest some medicine .
I’m 38 yes old i hv pigmentation on my face & neck I’m under treatment fr. 3 yes BT it nt working they HV do e peeling also BT no result plz tell me wht to do.
Sir,
Pranam,
I may kindly be informed the homeopathy medicine for rash skin ,
Sir
I’m a 38 years old woman . Developed pigmentation on my cheeks ….going upwards to the forehead .
My elder sister is also facing the same condition .
Please suggest a good medicine .
It started 4 years back and now spreading rapidly .
We both are housewives and stay at home . No exposure to sun .
Please sir ….do reply .
Sir,
my face is darker than body and the dark circles around the eyes. Long time I tried many kojic acid and treninoin creams but nothing helped to improve the complexion. Please suggest me something.
Mojammel
sir.,m 22 yrs old.m quite wheatish in complexion.. my skin is clean but is not fair.. I faced alot of rejection in interviews n many other aspects of life..my complexion has demoralised me to such a level., at which I really want to give up life..I think Indian society has no space for people like us..sir pls help me..u r my last hope..
pls
sir.,m 22 yrs old.m quite wheatish in complexion.. my skin is clean but is not fair.. I faced alot of rejection in interviews n many other aspects of life..my complexion has demoralised me to such a level., at which I really want to give up life..I think Indian society has no space for people like us..sir pls help me..u r my last hope..
Hello sir,
I have being suffering with hyper pigmentation since 3 years could you please suggest me the medication I can get here in Hyderabad and I will use as per your prescription. Sir please help me.
Hai sir, i’am deepak . 17 frm vizag . . My upper got discolouration and even bottom lip too . . So can i change my lips into gud looking . . And wat’s the treatment ? can i cure permentely ? And fee range?