dry blotchy skin?light dry patches? help!!?

Question

on my neck and shoulders iget dry looking blotches that pop up when i get really hot.sometimes it is red blotches>only happens in summertime.what could it be.and is it serious?

tanning makes it worse.could it be some kind of sunspot?how to get rid of it?

Answer 1

I have a friend who gets the same thing. She has always told me it's a heat rash. Obviously as it only happens in the summertime I would rule out Eczema or Psoriasis. If it goes away and you are not in any pain I wouldn't worry about it.

Answer 2

If you suspect eczema, psoriasis or vitilago, check out the yeast link at www.hufa.org. I have light patches, dark patches and dry skin on my forearms because of having a systemic yeast infestation for who knows how long.

Eating more yogurt in the summer may help as yogurt has the bacteria that help control yeast.

Answer 3

its an uneven distribution of melanin, the tanning material in the skin. the bloches of lighter skin is the effect of there not being an evenly distributed amount of melenin in the skin. there is nothing you can do but use some makeup or trying to get an even tan which will help to hide the blotches.

Answer 4

Are those also areas exposed to the sun? I have mild sun allergy and have to limit my sunlight exposure at the start of summer til I build up my tolerance. Aloe helps. If really itchy or irratated baking soda paste or oatmeal helps.

Answer 5

You need to see a Dermatologist and stay out of the sun.

Answer 6

you could get it checked by your doctor next time it happens to rule out eczema or another skin complaint .otherwise try eurax cream it is very good.*