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Here is a clear, organized guide to medicines for skin itching in summer:

Medicines for Skin Itching in Summer

Summer itching can come from several causes: heat rash (prickly heat/miliaria rubra), sunburn, insect bites, sweat-related allergic reactions, or urticaria (hives). Treatment depends on the cause, but the main categories are:

1. Oral Antihistamines (First-Line for Most Cases)

These are the most important medicines for itching and rashes.

Medicine	Type	Notes
Cetirizine (Zyrtec) 10 mg once daily	2nd generation H1 blocker	Low sedation, preferred first choice
Loratadine (Claritin) 10 mg once daily	2nd generation H1 blocker	Non-sedating, safe for daytime use
Fexofenadine (Allegra) 120-180 mg once daily	2nd generation H1 blocker	Non-sedating, very well tolerated
Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) 25-50 mg every 6-8 hrs	1st generation H1 blocker	Sedating - causes drowsiness; use at night if needed
Hydroxyzine 25 mg	1st generation H1 blocker	Sedating, useful for severe itch at night
Chlorpheniramine 4 mg every 4-6 hrs	1st generation H1 blocker	Common, inexpensive, but causes drowsiness

According to Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine (2025): "H1 antihistamines effectively attenuate both urtication and pruritus; long-acting, nonsedating agents such as loratadine and fexofenadine, or low-sedating agents such as cetirizine, are generally used first."

2. Topical (Skin) Medicines

Apply directly to the itchy area:

Medicine	Use
Calamine lotion	Best for heat rash, insect bites, mild sunburn - soothes and cools
Hydrocortisone cream 1% (OTC)	For mild redness and itch from insect bites, contact reactions
Betamethasone/Mometasone cream (Rx)	Stronger steroid cream for more severe itching - short-term use only
Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) cream/gel	Topical antihistamine for insect bites, localized itch
Pramoxine lotion	Local anesthetic effect, relieves surface itch
Menthol or camphor lotion (e.g., Lacticare, Gold Bond)	Cooling sensation, good for heat-related itch

3. For Specific Summer Causes

Heat Rash (Miliaria Rubra / Prickly Heat):

Move to a cool, air-conditioned environment
Wear light, loose, breathable clothing
Cool water baths/showers
Calamine lotion
Mild topical steroid cream if inflamed
Oral cetirizine or loratadine if itching is significant

Insect Bites:

Hydrocortisone 1% cream topically
Oral antihistamine (cetirizine or loratadine)
Cold compress

Sunburn Itch:

Aloe vera gel
Calamine lotion
Oral antihistamine for itching

Sweat-induced Urticaria / Hives:

Oral H1 antihistamine (cetirizine, loratadine, fexofenadine) - can increase to up to 4x the standard dose if needed
If urticaria is severe or persistent: add an H2 blocker (famotidine) + montelukast may help
Short course of oral prednisolone only in severe or debilitating cases

4. Key Precautions

Prefer 2nd generation antihistamines (cetirizine, loratadine, fexofenadine) during the day - they do not cause drowsiness
Avoid scratching - it worsens inflammation
Drink plenty of water - dehydration worsens skin sensitivity in summer
If itching is severe, widespread, accompanied by swelling of lips/throat, or not responding to OTC medicines - see a doctor promptly
Do not use strong steroid creams for more than 1-2 weeks without medical advice

Sources: Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine 22E, 2025; Fitzpatrick's Dermatology; Rosen's Emergency Medicine; Goldman-Cecil Medicine

Disclaimer: This is general medical information. Always consult a doctor or pharmacist for a diagnosis and prescription specific to your condition.

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from reportlab.lib.pagesizes import A4
from reportlab.lib import colors
from reportlab.lib.styles import getSampleStyleSheet, ParagraphStyle
from reportlab.lib.units import mm, cm
from reportlab.platypus import (
    SimpleDocTemplate, Paragraph, Spacer, Table, TableStyle,
    HRFlowable, KeepTogether
)
from reportlab.lib.enums import TA_CENTER, TA_LEFT, TA_JUSTIFY
from reportlab.platypus import Flowable

OUTPUT = "/home/daytona/workspace/summer-skincare-guide/Summer_Skincare_Quick_Reference.pdf"

# ── Colour palette ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
SUN_ORANGE   = colors.HexColor("#FF6B35")
SKY_BLUE     = colors.HexColor("#0077B6")
LIGHT_BLUE   = colors.HexColor("#ADE8F4")
SOFT_YELLOW  = colors.HexColor("#FFF3B0")
MINT_GREEN   = colors.HexColor("#D8F3DC")
CORAL        = colors.HexColor("#FFB4A2")
LAVENDER     = colors.HexColor("#E2D9F3")
DARK_GREY    = colors.HexColor("#2D2D2D")
MID_GREY     = colors.HexColor("#555555")
WHITE        = colors.white
HEADER_BG    = colors.HexColor("#023E8A")
SUBHEAD_BG   = colors.HexColor("#0096C7")
TABLE_HDR    = colors.HexColor("#0077B6")
TABLE_ALT    = colors.HexColor("#E0F4FF")

# ── Styles ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
styles = getSampleStyleSheet()

def make_style(name, **kw):
    return ParagraphStyle(name, **kw)

TITLE_STYLE = make_style("Title",
    fontName="Helvetica-Bold", fontSize=26, textColor=WHITE,
    alignment=TA_CENTER, spaceAfter=4, leading=30)

SUBTITLE_STYLE = make_style("Subtitle",
    fontName="Helvetica", fontSize=12, textColor=LIGHT_BLUE,
    alignment=TA_CENTER, spaceAfter=2)

DATE_STYLE = make_style("Date",
    fontName="Helvetica-Oblique", fontSize=9, textColor=LIGHT_BLUE,
    alignment=TA_CENTER, spaceAfter=0)

SECTION_STYLE = make_style("Section",
    fontName="Helvetica-Bold", fontSize=13, textColor=WHITE,
    alignment=TA_LEFT, spaceAfter=4, spaceBefore=6, leading=16)

BODY_STYLE = make_style("Body",
    fontName="Helvetica", fontSize=9.5, textColor=DARK_GREY,
    alignment=TA_LEFT, leading=13, spaceAfter=2)

BODY_BOLD = make_style("BodyBold",
    fontName="Helvetica-Bold", fontSize=9.5, textColor=DARK_GREY,
    leading=13, spaceAfter=2)

SMALL_STYLE = make_style("Small",
    fontName="Helvetica", fontSize=8.5, textColor=MID_GREY,
    leading=11, spaceAfter=2, alignment=TA_JUSTIFY)

NOTE_STYLE = make_style("Note",
    fontName="Helvetica-Oblique", fontSize=8, textColor=MID_GREY,
    leading=11, spaceAfter=2)

TH_STYLE = make_style("TH",
    fontName="Helvetica-Bold", fontSize=9, textColor=WHITE,
    alignment=TA_CENTER, leading=12)

TD_STYLE = make_style("TD",
    fontName="Helvetica", fontSize=8.5, textColor=DARK_GREY,
    alignment=TA_LEFT, leading=11)

TD_C_STYLE = make_style("TDC",
    fontName="Helvetica", fontSize=8.5, textColor=DARK_GREY,
    alignment=TA_CENTER, leading=11)

TD_BOLD = make_style("TDB",
    fontName="Helvetica-Bold", fontSize=8.5, textColor=DARK_GREY,
    alignment=TA_LEFT, leading=11)


# ── Helper: coloured section header bar ─────────────────────────────────────
class ColorBar(Flowable):
    def __init__(self, text, bg=SUBHEAD_BG, width=None, height=20):
        super().__init__()
        self.text   = text
        self.bg     = bg
        self.bwidth = width or (A4[0] - 2*cm)
        self.height = height

    def draw(self):
        c = self.canv
        c.setFillColor(self.bg)
        c.roundRect(0, 0, self.bwidth, self.height, 5, fill=1, stroke=0)
        c.setFillColor(WHITE)
        c.setFont("Helvetica-Bold", 11)
        c.drawString(8, 5, self.text)

    def wrap(self, *args):
        return self.bwidth, self.height


def section_header(text, icon="", bg=SUBHEAD_BG):
    return ColorBar(f"  {icon}  {text}" if icon else f"  {text}", bg=bg, height=22)


def tip_box(text, bg=SOFT_YELLOW):
    data = [[Paragraph(text, SMALL_STYLE)]]
    t = Table(data, colWidths=[A4[0] - 2*cm])
    t.setStyle(TableStyle([
        ("BACKGROUND", (0,0), (-1,-1), bg),
        ("BOX",        (0,0), (-1,-1), 0.5, colors.HexColor("#CCCCCC")),
        ("TOPPADDING",    (0,0), (-1,-1), 6),
        ("BOTTOMPADDING", (0,0), (-1,-1), 6),
        ("LEFTPADDING",   (0,0), (-1,-1), 8),
        ("RIGHTPADDING",  (0,0), (-1,-1), 8),
        ("ROUNDEDCORNERS",(0,0), (-1,-1), [4,4,4,4]),
    ]))
    return t


def build_table(headers, rows, col_widths, alt_color=TABLE_ALT):
    header_cells = [Paragraph(h, TH_STYLE) for h in headers]
    table_data = [header_cells]
    for i, row in enumerate(rows):
        cells = []
        for j, cell in enumerate(row):
            if isinstance(cell, str):
                style = TD_BOLD if cell.startswith("**") else TD_STYLE
                cell  = cell.replace("**", "")
                cells.append(Paragraph(cell, style))
            else:
                cells.append(cell)
        table_data.append(cells)

    t = Table(table_data, colWidths=col_widths)
    style = [
        ("BACKGROUND",    (0,0),  (-1,0),  TABLE_HDR),
        ("TEXTCOLOR",     (0,0),  (-1,0),  WHITE),
        ("FONTNAME",      (0,0),  (-1,0),  "Helvetica-Bold"),
        ("FONTSIZE",      (0,0),  (-1,0),  9),
        ("ALIGN",         (0,0),  (-1,0),  "CENTER"),
        ("TOPPADDING",    (0,0),  (-1,-1), 4),
        ("BOTTOMPADDING", (0,0),  (-1,-1), 4),
        ("LEFTPADDING",   (0,0),  (-1,-1), 6),
        ("RIGHTPADDING",  (0,0),  (-1,-1), 6),
        ("GRID",          (0,0),  (-1,-1), 0.3, colors.HexColor("#BBBBBB")),
        ("VALIGN",        (0,0),  (-1,-1), "MIDDLE"),
    ]
    for i in range(1, len(table_data)):
        if i % 2 == 0:
            style.append(("BACKGROUND", (0,i), (-1,i), alt_color))
        else:
            style.append(("BACKGROUND", (0,i), (-1,i), WHITE))
    t.setStyle(TableStyle(style))
    return t


# ── Document setup ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
doc = SimpleDocTemplate(
    OUTPUT,
    pagesize=A4,
    leftMargin=1*cm, rightMargin=1*cm,
    topMargin=1.2*cm, bottomMargin=1.2*cm,
    title="Summer Skincare Quick Reference Guide",
    author="Orris Health",
)

W = A4[0] - 2*cm   # usable width
story = []

# ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
#  HEADER BANNER
# ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
banner_data = [[
    Paragraph("☀️  SUMMER SKIN CARE", TITLE_STYLE),
]]
banner_inner = [[
    Paragraph("Quick Reference Guide", SUBTITLE_STYLE),
]]
banner_date = [[
    Paragraph("June 2026  |  For General Use  |  Dermatology-Based Recommendations", DATE_STYLE),
]]

for dat, bg in [(banner_data, HEADER_BG), (banner_inner, HEADER_BG), (banner_date, HEADER_BG)]:
    t = Table(dat, colWidths=[W])
    t.setStyle(TableStyle([
        ("BACKGROUND",    (0,0),(-1,-1), bg),
        ("TOPPADDING",    (0,0),(-1,-1), 8 if dat is banner_data else 2),
        ("BOTTOMPADDING", (0,0),(-1,-1), 6 if dat is banner_date else 2),
        ("LEFTPADDING",   (0,0),(-1,-1), 10),
        ("RIGHTPADDING",  (0,0),(-1,-1), 10),
    ]))
    story.append(t)

story.append(Spacer(1, 6))

# ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
#  SECTION 1 - SUNSCREEN
# ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
story.append(section_header("1. SUNSCREEN - Your #1 Summer Essential", "🛡️", bg=SUN_ORANGE))
story.append(Spacer(1, 5))

sun_headers = ["Product Type", "SPF / Protection", "Best For", "Key Ingredients", "Frequency"]
sun_rows = [
    ["**Mineral / Physical\nSunscreen", "SPF 30-50+\nBroad-spectrum UVA+UVB", "Sensitive skin, children,\nrosacea, acne-prone", "Zinc oxide, Titanium dioxide", "Every 2 hrs outdoors"],
    ["**Chemical Sunscreen", "SPF 30-50+\nBroad-spectrum", "Daily use, under makeup,\nwaterproof versions", "Avobenzone, Octinoxate,\nOxybenzone, Octisalate", "Every 2 hrs outdoors"],
    ["**Tinted Sunscreen", "SPF 30-50+", "All skin types, hides\nblemishes, everyday", "Iron oxides +\nmineral filters", "Morning + reapply"],
    ["**SPF Moisturizer", "SPF 15-30", "Minimal sun exposure,\nindoor/office days", "Combination filters\n+ humectants", "Once daily morning"],
    ["**Lip Balm with SPF", "SPF 30+", "Lips (often forgotten)", "Zinc oxide or\nchemical filters", "Reapply every 2 hrs"],
]
story.append(build_table(sun_headers, sun_rows,
    [3.2*cm, 3.5*cm, 4.0*cm, 4.2*cm, 2.8*cm]))
story.append(Spacer(1, 4))
story.append(tip_box(
    "<b>Key Rule:</b> Use SPF 30 or higher with 'Broad-Spectrum' label. Apply 15-30 minutes before sun exposure. "
    "Use at least 1/4 teaspoon (about 1.5 ml) for the face alone. Reapply every 2 hours when outdoors or after swimming/sweating.",
    bg=SOFT_YELLOW))
story.append(Spacer(1, 8))

# ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
#  SECTION 2 - CLEANSERS
# ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
story.append(section_header("2. CLEANSERS - Keep Pores Clear", "🧴", bg=SKY_BLUE))
story.append(Spacer(1, 5))

cl_headers = ["Cleanser Type", "Best For", "Key Ingredients", "Avoid If", "Usage"]
cl_rows = [
    ["**Gentle Foaming\nCleanser", "Oily / combination\nskin", "Salicylic acid 0.5-2%,\nNiacinamide", "Very dry or\nsensitive skin", "Twice daily"],
    ["**Micellar Water", "Sensitive / dry skin,\nremoving sunscreen", "Micelles, glycerin,\nno-rinse formula", "Heavy makeup\nalone", "Morning or PM"],
    ["**Gel Cleanser", "Oily, acne-prone skin", "Benzoyl peroxide 2.5-5%,\nglycerol", "Dry or\ndehydrated skin", "Once-twice daily"],
    ["**Cream / Milk\nCleanser", "Dry, mature skin", "Ceramides, hyaluronic\nacid, aloe vera", "Acne-prone or\nvery oily skin", "Twice daily"],
    ["**Salicylic Acid\nCleanser", "Acne, blackheads,\nclogged pores", "BHA 0.5-2%", "Active eczema\nor wounds", "Once daily, start"],
]
story.append(build_table(cl_headers, cl_rows,
    [3.5*cm, 3.5*cm, 4.0*cm, 3.0*cm, 3.7*cm], alt_color=colors.HexColor("#E8F7FF")))
story.append(Spacer(1, 8))

# ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
#  SECTION 3 - MOISTURIZERS
# ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
story.append(section_header("3. MOISTURIZERS - Hydration Without Grease", "💧", bg=colors.HexColor("#00897B")))
story.append(Spacer(1, 5))

mo_headers = ["Moisturizer Type", "Texture", "Best For", "Key Actives", "When to Apply"]
mo_rows = [
    ["**Oil-Free Gel\nMoisturizer", "Lightweight gel", "Oily, acne-prone,\ncombination skin", "Hyaluronic acid,\nNiacinamide, Aloe", "Morning + night"],
    ["**Gel-Cream\nHybrid", "Light cream", "Normal / combination\nskin", "Glycerin, HA,\nCeramides", "Morning + night"],
    ["**Water-Based\nLotion", "Thin lotion", "All skin types;\nminimal feel", "HA, Panthenol,\nAloe vera", "After shower,\nmorning"],
    ["**After-Sun\nMoisturizer", "Cooling lotion/gel", "Sunburn, heat\nirritation, redness", "Aloe vera, Panthenol,\nChamomile", "After sun exposure"],
    ["**Body Butter\n(light version)", "Medium cream", "Dry patches, elbows,\nknees in summer", "Shea butter, Vitamin E,\nJojoba", "Nightly on\ndry areas"],
]
story.append(build_table(mo_headers, mo_rows,
    [3.5*cm, 2.8*cm, 3.5*cm, 3.8*cm, 3.1*cm], alt_color=MINT_GREEN))
story.append(Spacer(1, 4))
story.append(tip_box(
    "<b>Summer Tip:</b> Store your gel moisturizer or aloe vera gel in the refrigerator for an instant cooling effect on hot days or after sun exposure.",
    bg=MINT_GREEN))
story.append(Spacer(1, 8))

# ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
#  SECTION 4 - ANTI-ITCH & SOOTHING PRODUCTS
# ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
story.append(section_header("4. ANTI-ITCH & SOOTHING PRODUCTS - Summer Itch Relief", "❄️", bg=colors.HexColor("#7B2D8B")))
story.append(Spacer(1, 5))

itch_headers = ["Product", "Active Ingredient", "Use For", "How to Use", "OTC / Rx"]
itch_rows = [
    ["**Calamine Lotion", "Zinc oxide +\nIron oxide", "Heat rash, insect bites,\nchickenpox, mild sunburn", "Apply thin layer\n3-4x daily", "OTC"],
    ["**Hydrocortisone\nCream 1%", "Hydrocortisone\n10 mg/g", "Insect bites, contact\ndermatitis, mild eczema", "Thin layer 2x daily\n(max 7 days)", "OTC"],
    ["**Clobetasone /\nBetamethasone Cream", "Moderate-potent\nsteroid", "Severe itching, allergic\nrash, dermatitis", "Thin layer 1-2x\ndaily - short course", "Rx only"],
    ["**Aloe Vera Gel", "Pure aloe vera\n(Aloe barbadensis)", "Sunburn, heat rash,\ncooling irritated skin", "Apply generously,\nrepeat as needed", "OTC"],
    ["**Menthol Lotion\n(e.g., Gold Bond)", "Menthol 0.1-1%", "Generalised itch,\nheat-related itching", "Apply to affected\nareas 2-3x daily", "OTC"],
    ["**Pramoxine Lotion", "Pramoxine HCl 1%", "Post-sunburn itch,\ndry skin itch", "Apply 3-4x daily\nto affected skin", "OTC"],
]
story.append(build_table(itch_headers, itch_rows,
    [3.5*cm, 3.2*cm, 4.0*cm, 3.3*cm, 1.7*cm], alt_color=LAVENDER))
story.append(Spacer(1, 8))

# ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
#  SECTION 5 - ORAL MEDICINES FOR SKIN ITCH
# ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
story.append(section_header("5. ORAL ANTIHISTAMINES - For Moderate to Severe Itching", "💊", bg=colors.HexColor("#B5451B")))
story.append(Spacer(1, 5))

ah_headers = ["Medicine", "Class", "Dose (Adult)", "Sedation", "Best Use"]
ah_rows = [
    ["**Cetirizine\n(Zyrtec)", "2nd gen H1", "10 mg once daily", "Low", "Daytime; heat urticaria,\ninsect bite rash"],
    ["**Loratadine\n(Claritin)", "2nd gen H1", "10 mg once daily", "None", "Daytime; allergic skin\nrash, hives"],
    ["**Fexofenadine\n(Allegra)", "2nd gen H1", "120-180 mg once daily", "None", "Non-sedating; urticaria,\nallergic reactions"],
    ["**Diphenhydramine\n(Benadryl)", "1st gen H1", "25-50 mg every 6-8 hrs", "High", "Nighttime use only;\ninsect bites, hives"],
    ["**Chlorpheniramine", "1st gen H1", "4 mg every 4-6 hrs", "Moderate", "Low-cost option;\nnight-time itch"],
    ["**Hydroxyzine", "1st gen H1", "25 mg once-twice daily", "High", "Severe itch, anxiety-\nrelated skin flares"],
]
story.append(build_table(ah_headers, ah_rows,
    [3.5*cm, 2.5*cm, 3.5*cm, 2.3*cm, 4.9*cm], alt_color=CORAL))
story.append(Spacer(1, 4))
story.append(tip_box(
    "<b>First choice:</b> Cetirizine, Loratadine, or Fexofenadine (2nd generation) - non-drowsy, safe for daytime. "
    "For severe urticaria, dose can be increased to 2-4x standard under medical supervision. "
    "<b>Avoid 1st generation antihistamines</b> when driving or operating machinery.",
    bg=CORAL))
story.append(Spacer(1, 8))

# ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
#  SECTION 6 - SKIN CONDITION QUICK GUIDE
# ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
story.append(section_header("6. CONDITION-BASED QUICK GUIDE", "📋", bg=colors.HexColor("#1A6B3C")))
story.append(Spacer(1, 5))

cond_headers = ["Condition", "1st Line Product", "2nd Line", "When to See Doctor"]
cond_rows = [
    ["**Heat Rash\n(Prickly Heat)", "Calamine lotion + cool bath\nlight clothing", "Hydrocortisone 1% cream +\noral cetirizine", "Rash spreads, fever,\nor infected"],
    ["**Sunburn", "Aloe vera gel + cool water\nIbuprofen for pain", "After-sun moisturizer +\nPramoxine lotion", "Blistering, large area,\nfever"],
    ["**Insect Bites", "Ice pack + hydrocortisone\n1% cream", "Oral cetirizine +\ncalamine lotion", "Anaphylaxis signs:\nswelling throat/face"],
    ["**Sweat-induced\nHives (Urticaria)", "Oral cetirizine or\nloratadine", "Add famotidine (H2 blocker)\n+ montelukast", "Throat/lip swelling,\nwheezing, >6 weeks"],
    ["**Dry / Dehydrated\nSkin", "Oil-free gel moisturizer\nwith hyaluronic acid", "Ceramide-based cream\ntwice daily", "Cracking, bleeding,\nor infection"],
    ["**Fungal Rash\n(Tinea versicolor)", "Antifungal shampoo\n(Selenium sulfide 2.5%)", "Clotrimazole 1% cream\n2x daily x 4 weeks", "No improvement in\n4 weeks"],
]
story.append(build_table(cond_headers, cond_rows,
    [3.5*cm, 4.5*cm, 4.5*cm, 3.2*cm], alt_color=MINT_GREEN))
story.append(Spacer(1, 8))

# ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
#  SECTION 7 - DAILY SUMMER ROUTINE
# ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
story.append(section_header("7. RECOMMENDED DAILY SUMMER SKINCARE ROUTINE", "🌅", bg=SKY_BLUE))
story.append(Spacer(1, 5))

routine_data = [
    [Paragraph("<b>Step</b>", TH_STYLE), Paragraph("<b>Morning</b>", TH_STYLE), Paragraph("<b>Evening</b>", TH_STYLE)],
    [Paragraph("1", TD_C_STYLE), Paragraph("Gentle cleanser (lukewarm water)", TD_STYLE), Paragraph("Double cleanse: micellar water then gentle cleanser", TD_STYLE)],
    [Paragraph("2", TD_C_STYLE), Paragraph("Light toner / hydrating mist (optional)", TD_STYLE), Paragraph("Toner / hydrating mist (optional)", TD_STYLE)],
    [Paragraph("3", TD_C_STYLE), Paragraph("Oil-free gel moisturizer", TD_STYLE), Paragraph("Serum: Niacinamide or Vitamin C (not both)", TD_STYLE)],
    [Paragraph("4", TD_C_STYLE), Paragraph("<b>Broad-spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen</b>  (last step)", TD_STYLE), Paragraph("Ceramide or HA-based night moisturizer", TD_STYLE)],
    [Paragraph("5", TD_C_STYLE), Paragraph("Tinted sunscreen or mineral makeup over SPF", TD_STYLE), Paragraph("Spot treatment for active breakouts if needed", TD_STYLE)],
    [Paragraph("Reapply", TD_C_STYLE), Paragraph("Sunscreen every 2 hours outdoors", TD_STYLE), Paragraph("Aloe gel / after-sun lotion if sun-exposed that day", TD_STYLE)],
]
rt = Table(routine_data, colWidths=[2*cm, 8.2*cm, 7.5*cm])
rt.setStyle(TableStyle([
    ("BACKGROUND",    (0,0),(-1,0),  TABLE_HDR),
    ("TEXTCOLOR",     (0,0),(-1,0),  WHITE),
    ("BACKGROUND",    (0,6),(-1,6),  SOFT_YELLOW),
    ("FONTNAME",      (0,6),(0,6),   "Helvetica-Bold"),
    ("GRID",          (0,0),(-1,-1), 0.3, colors.HexColor("#BBBBBB")),
    ("TOPPADDING",    (0,0),(-1,-1), 5),
    ("BOTTOMPADDING", (0,0),(-1,-1), 5),
    ("LEFTPADDING",   (0,0),(-1,-1), 7),
    ("VALIGN",        (0,0),(-1,-1), "MIDDLE"),
    ("ALIGN",         (0,0),(0,-1),  "CENTER"),
    *[("BACKGROUND",  (0,i),(-1,i), TABLE_ALT) for i in range(2, 6, 2)],
]))
story.append(rt)
story.append(Spacer(1, 8))

# ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
#  SECTION 8 - DO'S AND DON'TS
# ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
story.append(section_header("8. SUMMER SKIN DO'S & DON'TS", "✅", bg=colors.HexColor("#7B2D8B")))
story.append(Spacer(1, 5))

dos = [
    "✅  Apply SPF 30+ sunscreen every morning, even on cloudy days",
    "✅  Reapply sunscreen every 2 hours when outdoors",
    "✅  Wear loose, light, breathable cotton clothing",
    "✅  Drink 8-10 glasses of water daily - hydration shows on skin",
    "✅  Shower after sweating to prevent sweat-related rashes",
    "✅  Use gel-based, oil-free products in humid weather",
    "✅  Keep aloe vera gel in the fridge for instant cool relief",
    "✅  Wear a wide-brimmed hat and UV-protection sunglasses",
]

donts = [
    "❌  Don't use thick, greasy creams in peak summer heat",
    "❌  Don't skip sunscreen on overcast / indoor days",
    "❌  Don't pop or scratch heat rash or insect bite blisters",
    "❌  Don't use hot water for face washing - use lukewarm",
    "❌  Don't overuse exfoliants (max 1-2x/week in summer)",
    "❌  Don't layer multiple active ingredients without guidance",
    "❌  Don't apply steroid creams for more than 7 days OTC",
    "❌  Don't ignore signs of anaphylaxis (throat swelling, hives)",
]

dos_paras   = [[Paragraph(d, SMALL_STYLE)] for d in dos]
donts_paras = [[Paragraph(d, SMALL_STYLE)] for d in donts]

left_t  = Table(dos_paras,   colWidths=[8.8*cm])
right_t = Table(donts_paras, colWidths=[8.8*cm])

for t, bg in [(left_t, MINT_GREEN), (right_t, CORAL)]:
    t.setStyle(TableStyle([
        ("BACKGROUND",    (0,0),(-1,-1), bg),
        ("BOX",           (0,0),(-1,-1), 0.5, colors.HexColor("#CCCCCC")),
        ("TOPPADDING",    (0,0),(-1,-1), 3),
        ("BOTTOMPADDING", (0,0),(-1,-1), 3),
        ("LEFTPADDING",   (0,0),(-1,-1), 7),
        ("RIGHTPADDING",  (0,0),(-1,-1), 7),
    ]))

combined = Table([[left_t, Spacer(0.2*cm,1), right_t]], colWidths=[8.8*cm, 0.2*cm, 8.8*cm])
combined.setStyle(TableStyle([
    ("VALIGN", (0,0), (-1,-1), "TOP"),
    ("LEFTPADDING",   (0,0),(-1,-1), 0),
    ("RIGHTPADDING",  (0,0),(-1,-1), 0),
    ("TOPPADDING",    (0,0),(-1,-1), 0),
    ("BOTTOMPADDING", (0,0),(-1,-1), 0),
]))
story.append(combined)
story.append(Spacer(1, 8))

# ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
#  FOOTER / DISCLAIMER
# ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
story.append(HRFlowable(width=W, thickness=0.5, color=MID_GREY))
story.append(Spacer(1, 4))
story.append(Paragraph(
    "<b>Disclaimer:</b> This quick reference guide is for general educational purposes only. "
    "Product recommendations are not endorsements of specific brands. Always consult a licensed pharmacist or "
    "dermatologist for personalised medical advice, especially for children, pregnant women, or those with chronic skin conditions. "
    "Prescription (Rx) products require a valid prescription from a healthcare provider.",
    NOTE_STYLE))
story.append(Spacer(1, 2))
story.append(Paragraph(
    "Sources: Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine 22E (2025) | Fitzpatrick's Dermatology | "
    "Rosen's Emergency Medicine | Goldman-Cecil Medicine | Dermatologist-reviewed recommendations 2025-2026",
    NOTE_STYLE))
story.append(Spacer(1, 2))
story.append(Paragraph(
    "Prepared by: Orris Health AI  |  June 2026  |  For educational use only",
    NOTE_STYLE))

# ── Build ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
doc.build(story)
print(f"PDF created: {OUTPUT}")

Running Command

cd /home/daytona/workspace/summer-skincare-guide && python create_guide.py 2>&1

Running Command

ls -lh /home/daytona/workspace/summer-skincare-guide/

Your Summer Skincare Quick Reference Guide is ready!

Summer Skincare Quick Reference

PDF Document · PDF

Here's what's included in the guide:

Section	Content
1. Sunscreen	5 types (mineral, chemical, tinted, SPF moisturizer, lip SPF) with SPF levels, ingredients, frequency
2. Cleansers	Foaming, micellar, gel, cream, salicylic acid - matched to skin type
3. Moisturizers	Oil-free gel, gel-cream, water lotion, after-sun, and body options
4. Anti-Itch & Soothing Products	Calamine, hydrocortisone, aloe vera, menthol, pramoxine - topical relief
5. Oral Antihistamines	Cetirizine, Loratadine, Fexofenadine, Diphenhydramine with doses and sedation levels
6. Condition-Based Guide	Heat rash, sunburn, insect bites, hives, dry skin, fungal rash - what to use
7. Daily Routine	Step-by-step morning and evening routine table
8. Do's & Don'ts	Side-by-side green (do) and red (don't) quick tips

The guide is colour-coded, print-ready on A4, and suitable for patients, pharmacy counters, or clinic waiting rooms.

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All 6 images have been retrieved. Here is a full clinical image gallery of summer skin conditions, sourced directly from Fitzpatrick's Dermatology textbook:

Clinical Image Gallery: Summer Skin Conditions

All images are from Fitzpatrick's Dermatology - a leading authoritative dermatology textbook.

1. Polymorphic Light Eruption (PMLE) - Sun-Induced Rash

Macular polymorphic light eruption on the back of a middle-aged woman showing small reddish spots scattered across the back

What you see: Macular polymorphic light eruption on the back - small, scattered erythematous (reddish-brown) macules and papules appearing on sun-exposed skin after UV exposure. This is the most common sun-induced rash in summer.

Trigger: Sun/UV exposure
Treatment: Sun avoidance, SPF 50+, oral cetirizine for itch

2. Insect Bite Polymorphic Light Eruption (Papular Type)

Insect bite-like polymorphic light eruption showing widespread red papular rash on the chest and arm of a young person, along with a close-up of fine red papules

What you see: Papular PMLE - erythematous papules covering sun-exposed areas (chest, V-neck area, arm). Panels A and B show the distribution, panel C shows the close-up texture of fine red papules. Commonly mistaken for insect bites.

Trigger: First significant sun exposure in spring/summer
Treatment: SPF 50+ broad-spectrum sunscreen, topical hydrocortisone, oral antihistamine

3. Urticaria (Hives) - Wheals and Flare

Urticarial wheals showing raised, irregular, polycyclic red plaques on skin - urticarial phase of skin reaction

What you see: Raised, deep-red urticarial wheals in a polycyclic (coalescing rings) pattern - classic "hives" appearance. Wheals are oedematous, well-defined, and intensely pruritic.

Trigger: Heat, sweat, insect bites, allergens
Treatment: Cetirizine/Loratadine, cool compress; severe cases add famotidine + montelukast

4. Contact Dermatitis (Hand Dermatitis)

Contact dermatitis on both palms showing redness, dryness, scaling and skin discoloration from allergic contact reaction

What you see: Bilateral hand dermatitis from contact urticaria - erythema, dryness, scaling, and papules on the palms from allergic contact reaction. Common in summer from contact with plants, chemicals, sunscreens, or rubber.

Trigger: Allergens, plants (poison ivy), rubber gloves, metal jewellery
Treatment: Identify and avoid trigger; hydrocortisone cream; oral antihistamine if itching

5. Widespread Urticarial / Allergic Rash (Child)

Widespread polycyclic urticarial rash on a child's back and torso showing large, coalescing pink-red patches

What you see: Widespread polycyclic eruption in a child - large, coalescing erythematous patches with scalloped borders spreading over the back and torso. Often seen in summer after viral illness, insect bites, or allergic reactions.

Trigger: Viral infections, insect bites, heat, food allergens
Treatment: Oral cetirizine or loratadine; short-course topical hydrocortisone for localised areas

6. Miliaria (Heat Rash) in Neonates / Infants

Miliaria in a neonate showing miliaria crystallina (tiny clear vesicles) on the face and miliaria rubra (small red papules) on the neck

What you see: Two forms of miliaria in infants - Panel A shows miliaria crystallina (tiny, clear superficial vesicles on the cheeks/face) and Panel B shows miliaria rubra (small erythematous papules on the neck/trunk) - the classic "prickly heat" rash from blocked sweat ducts in hot weather.

Trigger: Overheating, swaddling, hot/humid weather
Treatment: Cool environment, loose light clothing, cool baths; calamine lotion; no specific medicine needed (self-limiting)

Summary: Identifying Summer Skin Conditions at a Glance

Image	Condition	Key Feature	First Treatment
1	Polymorphic Light Eruption	Scattered red macules on sun-exposed skin	SPF 50+, antihistamine
2	Papular PMLE	Fine red papules on chest/arms after sun	SPF 50+, hydrocortisone
3	Urticaria (Hives)	Large raised wheals, polycyclic pattern	Cetirizine/Loratadine
4	Contact Dermatitis	Red, dry, scaling palms/hands	Avoid trigger, hydrocortisone
5	Allergic Rash (child)	Widespread coalescing patches	Oral antihistamine
6	Miliaria / Heat Rash	Tiny vesicles or red papules	Cool env., calamine lotion

Source: Fitzpatrick's Dermatology (Volumes 1 & 2) - clinical photographs from the textbook library

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