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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.
I am 30 years old and have developed many small tils on my face specially near eyes. With the passing time my problem is getting aggravated. Please suggest suitable homeopathic medicine for me.
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I want to know that whether berberis aquifolium works on all body ?? Or only to improve face complexion.. I Have tanned my arms n feet so taking this medicine will remove my body tan too??
hi doctor need help for an old blue eyes mark pls help me
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Hii Doctor… I’m suffering on pigmentation on my face.. I tried so many creams and medication up of no effect.. I was very fair but after menopause I have dull and dark skin with pigmentation.. Is there any remedy in homeopathy for my condition… Please advise
Pl advise me how I can get back my wheatish complexion
. I look very dark now.
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I am the age group of 15 years . I am suffering black colour on neck, underarms. How can i get rid of those please suggest me
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I m suffer from pigmentation on face for 4 years …
pls suggest me good treatment or medicine ..plzzzz
My skin is normal skin with medium fair complexion. Previously my skin too much fair like a kashmiri girl. But now complexion turn down. Sometimes complexion get fair, sometimes it is dull red.
Please suggest me a good medicine to get me my original complexion. Also I sweat very less almost 90 %.
earlier my face was white but due to sunburn my face became dark.
i have tried many types of creams by the suggestion of the doctor but my skin is getting more dark. so sir what should i do to regain my beauty.
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Hello Dr Sharmaji …. I m 44 years old and suffering from hyperpigmentation marks on my legs, hands, and small spots on my face . Its brown patches on my body which makes me very embarrassing . Even I m suffering ftom dark under eye circles . I earlier tried homeopathic formula from one of homeopathrDr for more than 8months but it didn’t work on my skin problem even 1% . So i stopped that medication . I m suffering from this problem for 7-8years Kindly suggest me homeopathic medicine for my hyperpigmentation problem which are easily available in the homeopath pharmacy so that I will get rid of these dark brown patches completely and stop spreading it further .
Hi I have hyperpigmentation on my both cheeks please help me which medicine I have to take
my skin pigmentation started from last one week..my skin is so fair…I am so tensed..it looks too bad…
I am suffring from skin problem,my hand and leg skin has become dry glow less and dark complex or little bit pain in my skin due to this i am not able to wear beautiful sandels or whenever i wear sandel or sliper these drkness more spread.under sun ray first skin become red than black with dry.i also use olive oil curd lemone juice but not be better
My children suffering dark black lips since 2 year. He is 6 years old. Please tell the solution.
My son is 6 years old. He is suffering dark black lips since 2 years. Please solution that problem
My son is 6 years old. he suffered dark black lips since 2 years. Please solution that problem.
Hello sir. I’m Srija of 21. Here at kolkata we experience a very hot and humid weather. And my skin have started developing both acne and pigmentation since 2 years. Now it has worsen. My tan has increased much. Nothing worked on my oily skin. I feel so helpless now. Can u suggest me something doc? Plz???