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Offline sensual1973

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sunbathing and rash
« on: July 12, 2009, 10:59:03 pm »
hi all
i have been sunbathing at the Maldives for the past few days using SPF 15 sometimes SPF 4 to get more collor , notiched rash developing on my both arms and at times itchy and red. is it due to medication or am i allergic to heat and sun  ?. my last count was CD4 920 and VL undetectable.am on : Reyataz/Norvir/truvada.

any feed back will be appreciated.

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Offline PozBrian

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Re: sunbathing and rash
« Reply #1 on: July 13, 2009, 12:38:52 am »
Sounds to me like a mild sunburn. SPF4 is next to nothing and SPF 15 is the recommended minimum blocking 94% of UVB rays. The Maldives this time of year is probably getting some pretty intense sunlight so SPF 15 is probably not enough. Here in San Diego I usually go with at least a 30(97%) or 45(98%). Going higher doesn't make a lot of difference.

Wikipedia has a pretty well documented article, go figure.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sunscreen 

The other think I don't know about is if HIV meds increase the sensitivity of the skin to sunlight making it burn easier.  I have had psoriasis for many years and I know that some of those meds (mostly topicals) do increase photosensitivity.
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Offline HollyStar

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Re: sunbathing and rash
« Reply #2 on: July 13, 2009, 12:55:03 am »
Sometimes when I have been exposed to the heat, I will get a heat rash. Usually small red bumps but it goes away pretty quick if I cool down but usually doesn't itch. TB meds can make you sensitive to sunlight (it did for my BF) but I haven't heard about HIV meds causing it. I would have to agree that this is probably a sunburn or some sort of heat rash but could be something else. I don't know much about tropical settings but definately up the sunblock. Have fun and be safe.
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Offline sensual1973

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Re: sunbathing and rash
« Reply #3 on: July 13, 2009, 03:04:00 am »
thanx all for the feed back i was only worried that meds have caused it,but i can live with heat rash and meanwhile i'll just enjoy the beach.

thanx all.

sensual
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Offline J.R.E.

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Re: sunbathing and rash
« Reply #4 on: July 13, 2009, 08:02:10 am »
Hi,

Just a thought, it could also be the type of sunscreen that you are using, that may be causing the rash. You may want to experiment and try another sunscreen product.

For myself, I use nothing less than a 30 Sunscreen on the waist down, everywhere else an SPF 50.

Enjoy -----Ray
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