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Does sun exposure cause skin rashes?
Question
Sometimes I have to go in sunlight during my work. I am suffering from skin rash behind my neck. I found whitish spots behind neck. I feel itchy. I always keep myself clean. What should I do?
Expert Answer
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Dr Rishi ParasharAug 22, 2003
Consultant, Department of Dermatology,
Sir Ganga Ram Hospital,
New Delhi
Sir Ganga Ram Hospital,
New Delhi
First of all protect that area from strong sunlight by wearing something which will prevent sun exposure eg. by A, B, C method: A = AWAY, Stay away from the sun in the middle of the day (between 10 AM & 3 PM) B = BLOCK, Use SPF15 or higher sunscreen. C = COVER UP, Wear a shirt and a hat. You can apply a mid-potency topical cortico-steroid cream (eg. Betnovate cream) twice a day for about a week. A systemic anti-histamine (eg. Allegra-180 one tab/day) can also be used to prevent itching. As for your white spots - contact a dermatologist in your area so that the possibility of vitiligo (leucoderma) is excluded.
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