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  • Male
  • 26 Years
  • 23/01/2025

I'm dealing with 90% vitiligo and it seems like even a minute in the sun makes my skin turn red, itchy, and it feels like a sunburn. If my skin's wet, the sunburn gets really bad and blisters start forming. I'm worried about this and would love your advice on what medication I might need. What can I do to help with this?

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Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors

Immediate Action*

  1. Hydrate: Drink water to help your body absorb the excess glucose.
  2. Physical Activity: Engage in light physical activity, like a short walk, to help lower your blood sugar levels.

Diagnosis and Treatment Advice*

A blood sugar level of 220 mgdL after 2 hours of eating may indicate:

  1. Prediabetes: Your body is having trouble managing blood sugar levels.
  2. Type 2 Diabetes: Your body is not producing enough insulin or is resistant to insulin.

Your doctor may recommend:

  1. Lifestyle Changes: Dietary modifications, increased physical activity, and weight management.
  2. Oral Medications: Metformin, sulfonylureas, or other medications to help manage blood sugar levels.
  3. Insulin Therapy: If oral medications are not effective or if your blood sugar levels are severely elevated.

Dr. Anshul Suggests...

Consult a Dermatologist

Answered 04/07/2025

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