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- Polymorphous light eruption - Symptoms causes - Mayo Clinic
Polymorphous light eruption is a rash caused by sun exposure in people who are sensitive to sunlight Polymorphous means that the rash can have many forms, such as tiny bumps, raised areas or blisters The condition also is called sun allergy, sun poisoning and polymorphic light eruption
- Polymorphous light eruption - Diagnosis treatment - Mayo Clinic
Treatment of polymorphous light eruption often isn't needed because the rash usually goes away on its own within 10 days If your symptoms are severe, your healthcare professional may prescribe anti-itch medicine (a corticosteroid cream or pill)
- Vitiligo - Diagnosis treatment - Mayo Clinic
Don't use tanning beds and sunlamps Protecting your skin from the sun helps prevent sunburn of the discolored skin Sunscreen also minimizes tanning, which accentuates the vitiligo patches Conceal affected skin Makeup and self-tanning products can help minimize the differences in skin color
- Tinea versicolor - Symptoms causes - Mayo Clinic
Tinea versicolor is a common fungal infection of the skin The fungus interferes with the normal pigmentation of the skin, resulting in small, discolored patches These patches may be lighter or darker in color than the surrounding skin and most commonly affect the trunk and shoulders
- Sunburn - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Avoid sun tanning and tanning beds Getting a base tan doesn't decrease your risk of sunburn If you use a self-tanning product to look tan, also apply a sunscreen before going outdoors Use sunscreen often and generously Use water-resistant, broad-spectrum lip balm and sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30, even on cloudy days
- Sun damage - Mayo Clinic
Sun damage Enjoying activities outside or working a job that takes you outdoors can mean hours under the sun Over months and years, those hours add up, and the time in the sun may damage your skin Read on to learn about skin conditions that can be caused by too much sunshine
- Actinic keratosis - Symptoms causes - Mayo Clinic
Avoid tanning beds The Ultraviolet (UV) exposure from a tanning bed can cause just as much skin damage as a tan from the sun Check your skin regularly and report changes to your health care provider Examine your skin regularly, looking for the development of new skin growths or changes in existing moles, freckles, bumps and birthmarks
- Tinea versicolor - Diagnosis treatment - Mayo Clinic
For a mild case of tinea versicolor, you can apply an over-the-counter antifungal lotion, cream, ointment or shampoo Most fungal infections respond well to these topical agents, which include: Clotrimazole (Lotrimin AF) cream or lotion Miconazole (Micaderm) cream Selenium sulfide (Selsun Blue) 1 percent lotion Terbinafine (Lamisil AT) cream or gel Zinc pyrithione soap When using creams
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