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So this summer has been terrible for my skin. I wear SPF of 30 and keep my skin covered while I drive. But my left arm, which is exposed to the sun the most, while I drive has had constant rashes and open lesions. I have been on and off steriods all summer. (As if the heat isn't bad enough now I am a vitrual furnace from the steriods... ok that was off the subject slightly) Anyway, My arm is now covered in scars from the healed lesions. Does anyone have any advice for a good cream or oil that will help reduce the scars, or even help prevent the sores in the first place?
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Try the replenix zinc oxide skin protector. I use it on my face but I think they do a body version too. Hope this help..(you can order it from your derm or I think you can buy it online)
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I had the same experience last summer and I'm almost positive that it was from sun coming through the window and hitting my left arm when I was driving. My Rheumatologist "upped my steroids". I reeally scarred last summer and the texture of my skin felt weird. Now, however, many of the scars are gone. I'll be honesst with you. It totally freaked me out. xoxo stay in touch, summer I couldn't agree more about using zinc oxcide.
lovelykids4
thanks I will try that.. i also found a "sun sleeve" online and a detergent u can wash your clothes in that make them UV protected.
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