Rash after being in the sun

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Asked for Female, 26 Years

I’m currently on holiday and have developed a patchy red rash. I got this in the same place last year also. It’s not sore, hot or itchy but I don’t understand what it is.

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Dr. Yogesh Kumar Sehrawat Consultant Physician 11 yrs exp Delhi · Accepted Answer

Dr. Yogesh Kumar Sehrawat

Consultant Physician 11 yrs exp Delhi

It's photo dermatitis. Apply lactocalamine lotion on it. Use sunscreen from next time.

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