Blistering Sunburn in Bali: When It’s More Than Just Sunburn

Tourist applying aloe or aftersun care to a sunburned shoulder in Bali

If your sunburn has blistered, feels hot well beyond where the sun actually touched you, or comes with symptoms beyond your skin, you’ve moved past the mild, pink shoulders most people mean when they mention Bali rash and sun irritation. Equatorial sun here is stronger than most visitors’ skin is used to, and while a […]

Fungal Infection or Allergic Reaction? Telling Your Rash Apart

Traveler feeling an itchy rash at Bali outdoor, wondering about fungal or allergic reaction.

If you’ve tried an antifungal cream or an antihistamine and it either didn’t help, or you’re not even sure which one to reach for, you’re dealing with one of the trickier questions in Bali rash territory: is this fungal, or is it allergic? It’s a common crossroads for travelers, since both conditions can start out […]