A 48-year-old member asked:
really itchy rash on one side of face that was in the sun. what can i do to even out color and stop itch?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Joseph Eastern answered
Dermatology 44 years experience
Try...: ...An over-the-counter Hydrocortisone cream. If that doesn't work, you'll need to see a dermatologist. The color will even out by itself over time. Next time you go out in the sun, apply a good sunscreen lotion.
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Dr. Donald Shenenberger answered
Dermatology 25 years experience
Depends: You should treat the symptoms with a mild topical steroid and see if that helps. If this is really one-sided then this may be a sun-sensitivity problem, meaning something other than a sunburn. The change in skin tone may even out with time. You should probably see your doctor.
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