Heptatitis C Skin Care Sun Exposure
Summer time’s bright blue skies make it hard to resist soaking up sun’s rays. Anyway, I like tanned legs when wearing shorts. (Cellulite looks better) Then I began to read about sun sensitivity. I set a plan of action for Hepatitis C Skin Care for Sun Exposure.
We’ve learned to wear sunscreen by now. Photosensitivity can also cause a weakened immune system. Double dip it on for Hepatitis C sun care, especially while on treatment, or living with liver disease.
While on Hepatitis C treatment, added precautions are necessary in order to avoid rash, sunburn, and blisters. There are steps you can take to prevent too much discomfort from sun exposure. I began my treatment in July and learned the hard way that many side effects are made worse through heat and direct sun exposure.
What it looks like:
Heat rash, Blisters – The sun’s direct or indirect radiant heat, it can accelerate a rash. This can cause blisters within minutes while on medication for Hepatitis C treatment. Read my 10 Tips Here.
Within a few days of beginning treatment in July, I woke up with tiny dots on my chest. I went outside and felt a heat rash coming on. About 20 minutes later, they had turned into little blisters.
Redness, Sunburn – My summer school teaching included outdoor activities. Even a walk to my car left red welts and hot scaly spots on my arms and legs. My face looked like it had been scalded. I felt miserable and cranky.
Itching, Skin Rash – Most of the itching was on the trunk of my body, as was the rash. I felt like rubbing my back up against a tree like a bear in the woods. My legs also itched and tingled constantly.
The worse effect to this was my inability to focus. It is hard to have a conversation, read, or do anything when your skin is stinging. It can honestly feel like little chigger bites or mosquitoes are stinging you all the time. Scratching makes it worse, so you end up kind of rubbing and twitching. Whattamess!
Hepatitis C Skin Sun Care
If skin problems persist, your doctor may bring in a heavy arsenal of prescription meds to get you through.
This is not easy to sleep when you’re itchy. At it’s worst, I used a fan day and night to keep air moving over my skin. Ask your doctor or medical provider for a sleep med if skin issues are keeping you awake at night.
This too shall pass
Like everything else about Hepatitis C and treatment: This Too Shall Pass. If you are just entering the hot months, it may seem like forever. When you are used to getting out and enjoying sunshine, depression can set in. Remember, if you’re not getting enough sunlight, ask your doctor if Vitamin D can help.
If you are dealing with Heptatitis C Skin Care Sun Exposure problems, try and be proactive. Get online, watch a movie, visit a forum or fb to chat up some friends who are dealing with it. Send someone to get you a bunch of dandelions or flowers to sit beside your chair. Ask someone to help you cut out pictures of the sun and paste them on a cardboard. Then put a blanket on the floor and have an indoor picnic. I have done it! Get out my low sodium barbecue recipe. Maybe you can even find someone to bring in some ants. Just kidding. You do not need another reason to feel itchy. Yikes!
There is an end to it. I’m not a doctor, but I send my best to you this summer as you take care of your skin while healing your body. In it to win it, Karen:)
Heptatitis C Skin Care Sun Exposure
