Hi~
for the past two years every time I go
in to the sun for the first time I break
out in this pimply red rash. I was told
i'm allergic to the sun does anyone know
how to either get rid of it or prevent it?
Thanks for your help!
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Cindy3
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Joined: 16 Apr 2004 Posts: 12
Sun Allergy Posted: 01-11-05 17:09pm
Hi daisy
have you been given a name for your
condition? I am also allergic to the sun.
My condition is called solar urticaria.
I can't stay out in the sun for more than
four to five minutes. So far there is no
cure for what I have.
I live in virginia and have had this for
three years now. Let me know how your's
started and maybe we can figure out what
causes this.
Take care,
cindy
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mcbcookie
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 01 Dec 2006 Posts: 2
Solar Urticaria - Skin Allergy Posted: 12-01-06 16:07pm
Hi everyone,
i was also diagnosed with solar urticaria
and can relate to what everyone is going
through. I have done extensive research
on the topic and have worked and been
involved in skin research at the
university of michigan dermatology
research center and have asked world
renowned dermatologist and the answers
have been the same:
1) they do not know where it comes from
and
2) they do not know what can help.
I was also prescribed allegra and it only
diminishes the itching but not
significantly. What I have used for the
past 4 years that helps me with the
itching/prevents me from itching is aloe
vera (green gel like substance) available
at any convenience store for 2-3 dollars.
In addition, I have been using spf 50
applied 20 min before exposure and
regularly thereafter (every hour). This
is terribly bothersome and my lifestyle
has changed, as everyone else. I have to
wear long sleeves and dark colors when I
go out and do not stay exposed for long
periods otherwise I will feel dizzy and
sick – not fun.
I actually lived and was born in europe
for 15 years and did not have this
problem. When I moved to the states
(midwest) is when this started to happen
and I remember the day because I was
outside biking and when I went home I felt
'heat' on my arms and could not stop from
itching. My parents happen to both be
doctors so I saw a dermatologist
immediately and he started me with allegra
but that has not done anything great.
Thus far, we have to keep talking to one
another and keep doing research. I am
planning on finishing med school and focus
on the research of this topic. …
but on the bright side, and what the
dermatologists that I have worked with
have told me is that because we are so
protective of our skin we will greatly
decrease melanoma occurrences as well as
other skin malignities and weathering
(getting fine lines and sun spots) I guess
for now, we have to be strong keep looking
for new information and keep each other
informed.
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