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What Causes Itching And Swelling On Face And Arms When Exposed To Heat?

Hi Doctor, I keep have skin issue on an off during summer time. The last time i was told that i am sensitive to the Sun. Even i covered by a big hat, and long sleeve, i still got the ichiness and swelling on my face, and on both arms. Only when i cover myself by two layers of clothing fully, then i might be ok. For the face, i have issue around nose, mouth and forhead. First i felt ichy, then stining pain, then swelling, then in acouple days, if the wether is cooling down, it gets dried up and started peeling process. I have been using hydrocortizone 1.00% cream, but some time it makes it worse. Please advise what this is. Thank you! I look forward to your helping in changing my life to normal life.
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Hello,

* As per my clinical experience, the itching with swelling over face and arms when exposed to heat indicate skin sensitivity over certain parts of the body due to exposure to ultraviolet rays of the sun.

* Hydrocortisone is a steroid cream useful for a number of skin issues in fungal and bacterial infections, but not for sun hypersensitivity condition.

* An application of sunscreen lotion and protective clothing are only the best measures to avoid the incidence.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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What Causes Itching And Swelling On Face And Arms When Exposed To Heat?

Hello, * As per my clinical experience, the itching with swelling over face and arms when exposed to heat indicate skin sensitivity over certain parts of the body due to exposure to ultraviolet rays of the sun. * Hydrocortisone is a steroid cream useful for a number of skin issues in fungal and bacterial infections, but not for sun hypersensitivity condition. * An application of sunscreen lotion and protective clothing are only the best measures to avoid the incidence. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon