Itchy skin in the sun may be caused by physiological factors such as dry skin, but also may be related to solar dermatitis, solar urticaria and other pathological factors, according to the different causes of the choice of general treatment (applying body lotion, cold compresses), oral antihistamines, topical glucocorticosteroids and other therapeutic methods.
1. Physiological factors: itchy skin in the sun is related to dry skin and reduced sebum secretion, after sun exposure will trigger itching, peeling and other symptoms, and then itchy skin and other phenomena, daily need to do a good job of skin moisturizing, apply body lotion to help moisturize the skin and increase the oil.
2. Pathologic factors:
(1) solar dermatitis: it is a damaging skin reaction that occurs when the skin is exposed to strong light. The manifestation of erythema, accompanied by itching, burning sensation, tingling, etc., and in severe cases, blisters, vesicles, swelling and other symptoms. Can follow the doctor’s instructions to use saline or boric acid solution cold compresses, if necessary, also need to take oral antihistamine drugs, such as loratadine, cetirizine and other treatment.
(2) solar urticaria: a kind of skin allergic reaction induced by sunlight exposure, the patient will appear in the exposed position of the skin, such as erythema, acne and other symptoms, and accompanied by burning sensation or itching. Antihistamines, such as loratadine, or glucocorticosteroids, such as dianabed cream, should be used as prescribed by the doctor.
Patients with itchy skin after sunbathing need to go to the hospital in time for diagnosis and treatment, improve the examination, clarify the cause of the disease, and carry out professional treatment under the guidance of the doctor to avoid self-medication, which will bring about adverse consequences. At the same time, daily attention should be paid to avoid prolonged direct sunlight.