A member asked:

Had itchy bumps for a week now after going biking w/ sunscreen. seem to be clear/flesh colored until i scratch them and they turn red. is it heat rash?

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Dr. Robert Alexander answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Maybe: It is possible, depending on location of the bumps/rash. Areas under clothing or heavy perspiration are potential sites for such rashes. If on outside skin areas where sunscreen was applied, may be assoicated with contact allergy to the sun lotion or its preservatives contained. Do not scratch them. You may try use of 1% hydrocortizone cream (cortaid) applied 2-3 times a day... No scratching.

Answered 7/20/2012

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Dr. Carmen Kavali answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

More info needed: Where are these bumps? Are they where you applied sunscreen? Or under your clothing? Does anything make them better? Anything make them worse?

Answered 2/26/2017

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