Sun Sensitive from Doxy

Sun Sensitive from Doxy - Help

baileygirl76

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Joined : Sep 2008

Posts : 123

Posted 10/16/2008 10:45 AM (GMT -8)

I wear 45 on my face every day. A couple of weeks ago I got too much sun on my hands. A week passed and it is now a raised bumpy itchy rash. It is now starting to pop up on other parts of my hands. My nose is red too even though I wear 45 daily. I also add more to my nose in the afternoon. I am not out in the sun a ton. I am on my 5th week of Doxy 400mg. I am going to stay on it for 8 weeks - hopefully. If the rash gets worse, I may not. Help!! I put calendula cream on it and it does not help. Also, cortizone cream... no help... Help!!

goodoldtimes

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Joined : Mar 2008

Posts : 96

Posted 10/16/2008 11:16 AM (GMT -8)

I had the same with doxy. I covered my hands with gloves, even while driving my car. I bought a big hat to cover my nose as well. Stay out of the sun as much as possible.

I uses cooling aloe with 1% lidocaine and it gave me some relief.

ticker

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Joined : Feb 2003

Posts : 9208

Posted 10/16/2008 5:37 PM (GMT -8)

Bailygirl76, when taking Doxy it is very important to avoid sun exposure. You can get a serious burn even when wearing sunscreen. Wearing long sleeves and a hat when walking to the car etc. can help.

LF1980

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Joined : Jul 2008

Posts : 78

Posted 10/17/2008 10:49 PM (GMT -8)

Get a blood test for vitamin d25 and 125, it might explain some of this reaction. Also, maybe a better antibiotic would be good for you.

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