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Could Dryness And Itching Be Caused By Sun Burns?

ilived in arizona for 9 years. I know whenI moved back east by the ocean I skin was dry and itchy. I find that
it is only impossible to be seen it pictures now. could it be sunburn?...all these years. I'm black and did not use
sun screen. what can I do to restore my skin texture and complexion.
posted on Tue, 25 Feb 2014
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Hello,
Thanks for the query.

Yes sunburn can cause itching.

Ultra violet rays damage the superficial skin and cause itching.

Apply sunscreen thrice daily.

In night you can use a mild steroid cream like desonide.

Also take an anti histamine tablet.

Please meet a dermatologist for exact diagnosis.

Let me know if you have any other doubt.

you can ask a direct question to me on this forum, following the below link.
http://www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-rahul-kumar/64818

Wishing you a good health.
Thank you

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Could Dryness And Itching Be Caused By Sun Burns?

Hello, Thanks for the query. Yes sunburn can cause itching. Ultra violet rays damage the superficial skin and cause itching. Apply sunscreen thrice daily. In night you can use a mild steroid cream like desonide. Also take an anti histamine tablet. Please meet a dermatologist for exact diagnosis. Let me know if you have any other doubt. you can ask a direct question to me on this forum, following the below link. http://www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-rahul-kumar/64818 Wishing you a good health. Thank you