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Are you all living in the heat suffering? 95 and above in Cleveland. Pins and needles , tiny painful sores popping all over! Enough!

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Berea, OH
July 2
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Many community members across the U.S. shared how extreme summer heat is making their skin conditions much worse, with symptoms like itching,... Read more

Many community members across the U.S. shared how extreme summer heat is making their skin conditions much worse, with symptoms like itching, blistering, tiny sores, and new nodules appearing from even brief time outdoors. Several members shared creative coping strategies, including shopping early in the morning, keeping the AC at 70 with fans running, tinting car windows to block UV rays, using capsaicin for itch relief, and becoming a 'night gardener' to still enjoy outdoor hobbies. A recurring theme was dreading the summer months and longing for fall, while finding comfort in knowing others truly understand the struggle.

A MyPrurigoTeam Member

Georgia, I live in Phoenix and have developed my "summer strategy".
First, I say indoors as much as possible; second, I had all my car windows treated and tinted to block UVA/B and most infrared; third, I never out in the sun without being fully covered, including hat and gloves - as a part of that, I make sure to get in and out of the sun as quickly as possible.
I am fortunate to have the luxury of an inground pool, which I have converted to saltwater and added two floating gazebos so I can always swim in shade.
Must admit, if I'm just a little too long in the sun or get a bit sweaty, it gets pretty unpleasant quick quick; ergo - I be very careful boy.

July 3
A MyPrurigoTeam Member

I stumbled across them while researching ways to shade the pool. They were affordable and gave me a great way to escape sun, itch and pain.

July 5
A MyPrurigoTeam Member

We have a heat wave in NJ right now and my once clear forehead is all blistered up again. I dread going outside so much now. 😭

July 2
MyPrurigoTeam

That sounds absolutely miserable — Cleveland turning into a sauna is the last thing anyone with PN needs. Heat and sweat are well-known triggers for prurigo nodularis flares, so what you're experiencing makes a lot of sense, even if it's incredibly frustrating.

Here are some things that may help during a heat wave: - Stay Show Full Answer

That sounds absolutely miserable — Cleveland turning into a sauna is the last thing anyone with PN needs. Heat and sweat are well-known triggers for prurigo nodularis flares, so what you're experiencing makes a lot of sense, even if it's incredibly frustrating.

Here are some things that may help during a heat wave: - Stay as cool as possible — air conditioning, fans, and cool (not cold) showers can help
- Keep showers short and use warm, not hot, water
- Moisturize regularly after bathing with a lotion designed for sensitive skin
- Wear loose, breathable clothing — avoid polyester or wool which can irritate skin further
- Cover affected areas with bandages or soft clothing to reduce the urge to scratch
- Keep nails short or wear gloves to minimize damage if you do scratch

Heat and sweat can make the itch-scratch cycle much harder to break, so protecting your skin from your nails is especially important right now.

If new sores are spreading rapidly, it's worth reaching out to your dermatologist — they may be able to adjust your treatment plan to help get things under control faster. You shouldn't have to just tough it out! 💙

July 2
A MyPrurigoTeam Member

Hang in there, Jennifer. Maybe spend next summer at one of the poles. : )

July 28

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