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What Is The Redness And Itching In My Cheeks After Exposure To Sun?

Since summer started, my cheeks have been red, spotty, and bumpy. I don t feel it all day. It s usually after I ve been exposed to the sun. Sometimes, it s mildly itchy and that usually occurs at night. I m naturally tan and I ve never experienced sunburn. All of these symptoms are ONLY on my cheeks. Is this sunburn? Or do I have some kind of skin condition? Will this go away?

posted on Thu, 14 Aug 2014

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Thu, 26 Feb 2015 Answered on

Thu, 26 Feb 2015 Last reviewed on

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Dermatologist, Dr. Hardik Pitroda's Response

Hello,
Thank you for posting on HCM.
It seems you have got photodermatitis which is common after sun exposure.

Generally, I advise short course of prednisolone along with local application of mometasone cream and soothing calamine lotion twice a day.
Antihistaminics and antioxidant tablets can additionally be added.
Use high SPF broad spectrum sunscreen everytime before going out in sun.
Cold sponging will definitely help.
Hope this will take care of your issue.
Wish you best of health.
Thank you
Dr Hardik Pitroda
M.D Dermatology

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What Is The Redness And Itching In My Cheeks After Exposure To Sun?

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