u/ellousional

Hi everyone,

Every time my skin is exposed to the sun or heat (especially if I’m sweating) I break out in clusters of red bumps on my chest, shoulders, and back, even when I’m wearing SPF 60 sunscreen.

The bumps usually appear the next morning and clear up within about a week. They don’t itch much (maybe just slightly) but they’re really frustrating to deal with every summer. I have very fair, sensitive skin.

Does this look like PMLE, folliculitis, or some kind of other sun-induced reaction (like a heat rash)? Has anyone experienced something similar or found anything that helps prevent it?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated

Hi everyone,

Every time my skin is exposed to the sun or heat (especially if I’m sweating) I break out in clusters of red bumps on my chest, shoulders, and back, even when I’m wearing SPF 60 sunscreen.

The bumps usually appear the next morning and clear up within about a week. They don’t itch much (maybe just slightly) but they’re really frustrating to deal with every summer. I have very fair, sensitive skin.

Does this look more like folliculitis or some kind of sun-induced reaction (like a sun allergy or heat rash)? Has anyone experienced something similar or found anything that helps prevent it?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated