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A 68-year-old female asked:
I have been on plaquenel for sjogrens since 2013. this past weekend i didn't watch my time out in the sun. that evening i had a rash on my arms from the sun. can i use colbetasol or triamcinolone acetonide cream on it?
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Dr. Silviu Pasniciucanswered
Internal Medicine 29 years experience
Sunburn: Would not suggest steroid based cream if you have suffered sunburn, but rather either aloe vera or calamine based ointments. If rash persists past the typical healing time for sunburn see your rheumatologist.
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