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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 am a 63 year old healthy male. I have mild psoriasis on my legs (Psoriasis vulgaris) and on my elbows. Also my forehead has turned blackish due to excessive use of hair dyes (now I have stopped). What homeopathic medicine should I take?
My skin turn dark black and damage because of blemish & pigmentation .how I achive my old fair skin back.. I am tired to take different type of medicine .
My skin turn dark and damage because of pimple scars.how I achive my old skin back..
How to remove suntan, pimples and pimples spot on the face? My face color is black.. May i recived clear healthy skin?
Add milk and cumcumin powder apply it over face.even you can apply over the body.leave it for 15 mins.it will help u to remove tan also gives complexion.
I have small black and brown spots on my cheeks…they are many in no..plzz help me..and suggest me what should i do…I m really very tnsd about it…it looks so ugly..plzz
I have small black and brown spots on my cheeks…they are many in no..plzz help me..and suggest me what should i do…I m really very tnsd about it…it looks so ugly..
Dear sir,
Meri gori skin achank black ho gai hai. Firse gori hone ke liye upay bataiye?Plz help me
Mahesh sutar.
Have brown spots on my cheek i have also posorisis
Have brown spots on my nose and under eyes due to excess exposure to sun. Started at the age of 13. How it can be cured…please suggest
Dr. sahab meri aakh se dekhane par kisi bhi article ko, us article par black spot dikhayi deta hai.
Sir aakh ke treatment keliye homeopathy ki medicine bataye aur deshi nukhse bhi batave.
I am using witch hazel cream for hyperpigmentation recomanded by my homeo doctor.is it right medicine.how to remove pigmentation permanently. I m tired of them though they r still on initial stage.
Have brown spots on my nose and under eyes…..how it can be cured
Past seven days or so …I have been noticing dark spots on the my face running at the outer edges of my face down like a beard. Feel embarrassing to go out and meet people.
Please let me know if homeopathy has a cure to it.
Best Regards
Gayatri
Hii
My skin is highly effective from infection in blood.
My skin is turning black day by day. Hyper pigmentation and skin tanning is covering my hand and back.
Please suggest medicine to cure this tanning.
Regards
Bhavya Yadav
Dr
my friend has been using melamet n skin lite creams for years now he’s has some reaction on his face like redness patches due to exposure in sunlight .plz pescribe medication
Hello Sir,
I have been diagnosed with “Lupus Vulgaris may be considered ” in my biopsy report which was done on my nose.I am taking Homeopathy treatment for this and i want to know how much time does it take to cure it completely ? Also i want to know if Homeopathy can cure it completely or not.Its been 15 days till now that i have started taking homepathy medicine for my problem.
Thanks .
Dr Sharma
My pigmentation problem started a few months and it is mainly on my face and neck. The front of my neck ,my cheeks and jawline itches a lot with immense dryness. My pigment is mainly blueish-black in colour. What do you suggest?
Hi. ..I m Tina, suffering from very very dry skin with black patch from my hands and legs. ..please give some remedies. ..
I am an SLE Patient I am taking Azoran 5mg tablet per day. I am having SLE since 8 years. Now I have developed pigmentation on my face. Which is looking quite awkward. I was very fair before, now I am seeking homeopathy treatment to cure pigmentation. Please help me as what to do.
Hello Sir,
I am 29yr old i am having pigmentation on face after delivery and hair loss and graying hair problem is also with it please suggest some good medicine or treatment for me which is easily available for me i am belonging from mumbai.
Thanking you,
Mrunal
my clr is dull plz give me some medicine which makes my clr fair and fresh forever …i m from pakistan ..i need homepath medicine ….plzzzz reply me plzzzzz fragaria vesca 3 x …is useful or not ?and plz tell its side effacts also i .m 31 years old …