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Suggest Remedy For Anxiety And Sensitivity To The Sun

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Posted on Tue, 14 Jul 2015
Question: I have anxiety and the last couple of
Days I have been having goosebumps/chills on my scalp.
I'm also sun burnt. What could this be?
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Answered by Dr. Noble Zachariah (53 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Photosensitivity

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome and thanks for your query.
I understand your concern.
You have photosensitivity or allergy to sun exposure. If you have been taking antibiotic like Tetracycline or Doxycycline, it can produce this. Also there are other conditions like lupus and certain other skin conditions also produce this type of reaction. .
The feeling of anxiety can occur with any condition where sympathetic activity is increased.
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Suggest Remedy For Anxiety And Sensitivity To The Sun

Brief Answer: Photosensitivity Detailed Answer: Hello, Welcome and thanks for your query. I understand your concern. You have photosensitivity or allergy to sun exposure. If you have been taking antibiotic like Tetracycline or Doxycycline, it can produce this. Also there are other conditions like lupus and certain other skin conditions also produce this type of reaction. . The feeling of anxiety can occur with any condition where sympathetic activity is increased.