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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.
Hello Doctor,
I am getting pigmentation (black) near my eyes and upper cheeks. Please suggest a treatment.
Regards
I have fair complexion .I am suffering of dry body skin with all scar and pigmentation .i get the because I get iching and if i scarhing skin pills of fast and blood comes and scars are formed and if I go in the sun pigments are formed and all skin becomes dark
I have uneven skin tone and excessive dry skin and dark circles 365dys in year which make me look tired.All the above conditions exaggerate when stress and exposure to sunlight increases.I need a permanent remedy for my dull complexion and dark circles specially. Although my skin tone is fair.
hlo doctor
I have a facial skin problem. my body colour is white but blackness in face skin and little acne problem. I have taken many allopathic treatment but it was temporary result so plz tell me what should I for it
thank u
Hello Dr. Sharma
The skin in my hands and back has become very dark. Please suggest something.
Thank you
Hello Dr. Sharma
The skin in my hands and back has become very dark. Please suggest something.
i ve warts on my skin.and lever sports .my skin is not looking fresh and healthy,my age is 48yr.plz tel me remedy abt my skin problem
Pigment spots on my face and dark spots
How to remove and fair skin
Hello, m 31 yrs old lady. I have white stretchmark on my hips. Please suggest me medicine to reduce these stretch mark.
Will baryta carb 30, silicea 12x, symphytum Q work for my 21 old brother for increasing his height for 2 inch?
i have a dark circles near eye from birth and black spots on whole body since birth it is my mother and her fathers also its a genetic disease..
how to remove this disease… is there any tretment in homeopathy which medicins is best for this please tell me dr.
i have treated many docters but no releaf..
i have a dark circles near eye from birth and black spots on whole body since birth it is my mother and her fathers also its a genetic disease..
how to remove this disease… is there any tretment in homeopathy which medicins is best for this please tell me dr.
i have treated many docters but no result found..
Hello dr
I have to work in intence hot climate. And now my skin became much dark then it was before. It only had effected my exposed body(Face and Hand)…
Please suggest some remedial .
Madam, my skin tone was not good due to dark and black spots on my complete body, which causes more itching during summer from my childhood.now my age is 28 years. When I am in my mothers womb my mom has not taken care of me. She had not taken good diet during pregnancy. Pleas give solution 2 my problem
Doctor Sahib,
My name is Asha Bakshi and I am 58 year old and a house lady living at Faridabad since 2008 alongwith my family.
For the past more than 5 years, there is a white pigmentation which has developed on my both the upper eye lids. I do also feel strong itching on these spots. Skin specialists says that this is a deposition due to excess cholesterol level occurred in my body. But my cholesterol level has been found to be within range. Please let me know as to whether it could be reduced or cured.
sir which treatment is best for upper layer pigmentation ,chemical peeling or homeopatic
sir, i am 21 year old girl and my skin colour is too black. i am really fed up with useless remedies of others and colour discrimination. so kindly plz help me in improving my complexion. thank you sir
hello,my age is 16 and my problem is that i had small small pimples on my face all the time to get rid from it i tried homeopathic treatment but instead of reducing my pimples it bring out more and my face has become worst after 3 months i left using homeopathic medicine as it created more nd more pimples.after it i started drinking aloe vera juice which makes all the pimples to disaapear but stil that red marks of acne are left behind in my face due to homeopathic medicine .now what should i do to get a clear skin.
I am suffering from blackish pigmentation on bridge of nose and upper portion of chin and few black patches on face please suggest good medicine. My age is 32.
Thanks
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