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Constant Red Small Like Sunburn Spots On Arms. What Could It Be ?

HI my name is AAAA, I am 17 years old, fr as long as i can remember i have been getting these red small like sunburn spots on my arms. Just tonight they appear but the was not they covered my whole arm like a sunburn but I m not in the sun I m in Ohio in the snow. they felt really hot and it felt as if i got a sunburn. What could it be? Please help
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Hello.
Sun burn like spots on arm are called as polymorphic light eruption.
These can be treated by applying fluticasone oint once daily in night. And a sunscreen of more than 50 spf daily in morning. You will get relief with this.
Thank you
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Constant Red Small Like Sunburn Spots On Arms. What Could It Be ?

Hello. Sun burn like spots on arm are called as polymorphic light eruption. These can be treated by applying fluticasone oint once daily in night. And a sunscreen of more than 50 spf daily in morning. You will get relief with this. Thank you