This Has Been Going On For Years But Lately Ive

Posted on Mon, 11 May 2020

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Question : This has been going on for years but lately ive been wanting to do activities outside in the sun and it my skin hurts after awhile. my thighs got tanned that way the circles havent left and for a few days my legs were sore.

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (32 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Photosensitivity, broad spectrum sunscreen, antioxidant capsule

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to ask a doctor service
I have gone through your query and understand your concern.
You seem to be having sensitivity to sun.
Before going out in the sun apply a broad spectrum sunscreen on the exposed body parts and repeat it after every 3 hours during the day time.
Also take antioxidants containing beta carotene once daily.
If you still complain of burning on the skin apply a topical steroid like cortisone cream on the affected area twice daily for 7-10 days.
These measures will help in improving your condition.
Regards
Dr Asmeet

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng