Problem description: Itching on the head, face, and forearms, skin lesions after scratching, erythema in severe cases, thickened skin, peeling, and occasionally a small amount of fluid. The course of the disease has been recurrent for nearly 20 years and has been treated in many hospitals. The main purpose is to give a clear diagnosis and treatment method to relieve the pain of the patient!
Question date:2020-10-11
Patient information:Age: 78 years old Gender: Male
Question analysis: From the medical history, pictures and experience, this is solar dermatitis, a skin reaction caused by sun allergy, which is mainly related to many factors such as sun exposure, dry skin, repeated scratching and irritation.
Guide and suggestion: In the treatment of solar dermatitis, oral hydroxychloroquine sulfate tablets and levocetirizine hydrochloride and other anti-allergic drugs can be taken orally, and mometasone furoate and other creams can be applied externally. Precautions: Avoid the sun; never scratch your skin; eat less spicy and irritating food, and don’t drink alcohol.
Recommendations are for reference only. If the problem is serious, please go to the hospital for detailed inspection