Skin Question

It seems lately that my skin is a lot more sensitive to the sun. I get burned easier than before and recently after a time in the sun i developed some hives on my arm. Im not allergic to anything but popped some benadryl and applied some over the counter hydrocortisone. Funny thing is I had sunblock on. I have an appointment with my doc next week and Im going to bring this up to him but Im curious if anyone else has experienced this or heard of this happening. I didn't know my layer of fat was protecting me that much!

I to had the same thing happen to me last week while working outside in the sun all day i developed hives on my arms but a little calamyne lotion and it went away.  I first thought it was poison ivy but im not allergic to it,  I will be asking my dr the same ? when i see him soon.

It has to be the sun because the hives that I got were on most of my forearm and hand, but it didnt affect any skin that was under my watch. I have never been sensitive to the sun before, use to be out in the water surfing 2-3 hours at a time with no blemishes.

Miko, No such experience here. A lot of folks do complain about ‘drier skin’ Post-op. Typically a result of not staying hydrated enough- (getting in enough water?) And, the typical reduction of fat in the diet Particularly Essential Fatty Acids, Can cause skin to be "flaky" dry and more susceptible To Sun Damage, reaction to soaps, etc… Getting in enough Healthy Fats? All that came to mind…. Best Wishes- Dx

I am not sure about the hives, but I do know that if the scars from your surgery get much sun during the first year or so after surgery they will be much more visible than if you keep them out of the sun, or under spf 50 sun block

Jim 

cool thanks for the replies guys, Im pretty good with my water, there are days I dont meet my intake but I average about 48-60+ oz a day, i think I can do better with the healthy fats, but I do supplement with an Omega. Now I have more info to ask my doc during my appointment, i'll see what he says.