Sun Allergy

Allergy reactions from sun is quite unpopular these days but they can be prevented if you understand and know the symptoms of sun allergy. sun allergy have been known to come in 4 different types, each and every type have it’s own different symptoms.

1)  Polymorphous Light Eruption (PMLE). is actually one of the most common type it nearly effects 10 to 15% of the population.

They are found mostly in women rather then men Allthe symptoms will begin showing in the body in the early adult had and it will consist of: An itchy rash part in the neck, arms and legs, upper chest symptops will appear in between the first 2 hours of sun exposure. Headache, Chills and nausea can be sometimes experienced too. your can treat it by easily applying cool water on the affected area. And you can afterwards control the bad itching with over-the-counter antihistamine.

2) Another similar sun allergy that is very similar to PMLE is called Actinic Prurigo (hereditary PMLE) The symptoms will usually appear on the face only, it usually appears on the lips. the symptoms will start to occur during your child hood or usually your teenage years. Symptoms will be exactly as PMLE.

3) When applying a chemical to your face or the skin it may cause effects and that effect is called Photoallergic eruptions. There are many things that can trigger this effect such as:

  • sunscreen.
  • cosmetic
  • fragrance
  • ointment

Although all the symptoms are very quite similar to PMLE; The difference is that the symptoms will show a bit later. And rashes may even not be showed for at least 2-3 days after your exposure to the sun. There is also a possibility for the rashes to spread into different parts of your skin that are covered by clothing and don’t get any type of direct sun light. It can be really hard to know which product is causing this allergy. The treatment for this allergy is very simple. Dall you have to do is know which product is causing the allergy and just stop using it.

4) Another typs os sun allergy which is called Solar urticaria women are the main target for this allergy, and this allergy is the most rare type of sun allergy. It can produce large hives that are very itchy on different areas that are directly exposed to the sun, and the symptoms will appear within minutes of sun exposure. for this sun allergy You should treat it using the same treatment as PMLE.

The very best thing about sun allergy that it can be preventable all you need to do is stop using products that cause you the allergy and thats it you can prevent sun allergy forever!