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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.
Dear Doctor,
My Mother is having skin discoloration patches under nexk area just above chest and also in tummy area.
It started 3 mnths back and now it is increasing in summer here in US(California).
We are tensed so please suggest Homeoppathy medicine to get rid of the patches
Thanks
Raj
i am 37 yrs old and suffering from pigmentation on cheeks and nose for the last 5 yrs. have not taken any medication yet. kindly suggest medicines for it.
thanks
nikhat
Hello DR. sharma,
I am 32 yrs old a working professional, i have freckles on face and body, more prominent on face, These are small brown spots on face, my complexion is very fair and i have with red or blond hair, i consulted one of leading dermatologists they sugessted laser treatment for removal of this multiple frecles from my face. I had few attempts but alll in vain. The Drs made it clear that it would reappear. I tried all treatments, now sort of fed up of these left the matter.
I apply SPF50 suncreen.
Few of my friends suggested Homeopathy for this condition
After reading various messages on your blog i have ray a hope on homeopathy.
I would sincerely like to know whether there is a treatment for freckles. So that they do not reappear again. If yes please help me out. I would be really thankful to you
Thanks and regards
Hi,
My name is Mohit, I am 25 years old. I have lot of pigmentation over my nose area.
These pigmentation are clearly visible on my face.
When i come out in sum light, The pigmentation are increased automatically.
Can you please help me out and suggests what to do.
i have melasma dark and white patches on my cheeks
I am 30 yrs old and I got pigment
ation at the back, neck and arm its been there since 2004, iv tried all kind of treatment but didnt work. can you kindly suggest any advice. thanks
I am 52 years old woman a working as school teacher. I had mild attack of jaundice (Hepatitis-E) two years ago and going through menopausal phase now. For last one year I started developing blue- black pigmentation on my face, forehead, cheeks and now spreading towards towards neck. In summer season it becomes more prominent while going out in sun . Please advice as I have tried allopathic treatment, several skin lotions till date.
i have black and white heads all over my face and have pigmentation too,please suggest me a homeopathic medicine for anti melanin and preventing comedones
Asslamalaikum Dr sahab
Dear sir
I am Mohammad shahabuddin my age is 28 years i am working in oman as eng
in my child hood my face & all body colour is fair so how i growth my face & body colour is change slowly as black what i can do give me creams names
1)Is it possible to get a beautiful skin by homeo skin peeling without side effects?iIdon’t want use glycolic/other allopathic peeling,because those are chemicals
I have some problems in skin
1)melasma(hyper pigmentation) /and phosynetic problem for 12 yrs
2)uneven skin
3)dark complection
4)Skin tightening medicine(antiwrinkle and for glowing skin)I don’t want botox(alepothy,because that is a temporary tretment)
3)Enough sweating/so I want a good homeopathic sunscreen/uva,uvb/spf controlled skin
4)Homeopathic cleanser/toner/moisturiser
I am waiting for ur answer
I am 36 yrs old lady
My liver function test,USG of whole abdomen,TC,DC,Hb all is ok
I am unmarried.So I don’t use peel
I always intake light meal/enough drinking water
Actually I feel depressive mod for my problems
Plz help me
plz tell me in details
i am eagerly waiting for ur reply
Kind regards
Mam
i am 47 yrs.suffering from Melasma for last 6 years.
At present i am in Abu Dhabi & visiting India in next month.
As i am fed up with many allopathic medicines(absolutely no cure),i am now desperately want to know frankly whether same can be cured with homeopathic medicine.
Can i know details to take appointment,contact no.,addressin mumbai,approximate consultation fees & medicine.
How long is the treatment in general?
my complexion changed from fair to very dark one in just four days,and now i have brown patch on my cheek bone
do you have any medicine in homepathy
my complexion changed from fair to very dark one in just four days,and now i have brown patch on my cheek bone
Hello Dr i have a brown or black pigmentation i can notice it. i have a pimples that also big big one and now start a pigmentation,so Dr can you please suggest me which medicine will work better.
is there any medicine in homeopathy for “face darkening due to photosynthesis”
dear, sir i am 20yrs old i am changing my face color white so what i take cream
please help me
specially in winter i observed some black spot covers on both of my cheeks. my parents said it is mechedaspot. i am 63yrs old. in summer it is reduced partially. i haveno constivation trouble. pl. help me if u have any cream and oblige
I am 73 years old . My arms and face are full of dark spots. help me please. I do not want to pay on the inrenet but rather give me some advice what i can buy to stop this.
Thanks
Dear dr.
In the year 2004, I underwent a surgical operation for Crohn’s Disease. Now for the last 6 months, my face has become dark in colour by way of spot marks like small pox patches.My nose, a total discoloration occurred. Also, when expose to sun the darkness becomes severe.
When I consulted with a dermatologist and he advised me that it is due to Crohn’s allergy since I did not pass through any other diseases. I now using skin ointments during night and Sun Cream during day time.
I just would like to know any homoeo medicines available for improvement of normal skin? Please advise.
Roy
Dear,
i want fair and glowing face pl e-mail name of a cream soon which cost less