Sun allergy is a reaction of the body that makes the skin more sensitive to sunlight, resulting in a rash, redness, blisters, or other symptoms on the skin shortly after exposure to the sun. This disorder can be cause by certain medications or a genetic disorder.
Photophobia
- Sunburn occurs when walking outdoors for 5-7 minutes, even when walking in the shade and the skin is not expos to direct sunlight.
- There are blisters on areas of skin that are regularly expos to the sun, such as the backs of the hands, outer arms, face, chest, upper back, etc.
- I have thin skin. If I touch anything slightly, it becomes a wound or a mark.
- Burning pain when exposed to sunlight, which may not cause skin symptoms.
- Red, itchy bumps appear only on skin outside clothing and exposed to sunlight. When the rash is scratch, clear liquid will come out. There may be thin, itchy bumps or thick, itchy bumps.
- Darkening of the skin in areas where the skin is expos to the sun, or the skin tone may become lighter and darker, looking uneven. There is a higher number of freckles than normal.
- I have had sunburn since I was a child, สมัคร ufabet, such as pushing a stroller outside for less than 10 minutes but then experiencing sunburn.
- There is a rash or abnormal skin symptoms during the summer and the symptoms will gradually improve during the winter and rainy seasons.
- Symptoms of a rash can occur during sun exposure, after sun exposure, and gradually improve when you return to the shade.
Self-care
People who are allergic to sunlight can take care of themselves in various ways, such as:
- Avoid exposure to sunlight, especially during the hottest hours of 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., and indoor UV rays, such as fluorescent lights or visible light.
- Use tinted film on windows inside your home and car.
- Moisturize your skin by applying lotion, especially on areas of skin that are prone to allergic reactions.
- Apply a waterproof sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher.
- Use products that help reduce irritation, such as calamine lotion or a lotion containing aloe vera.
How to prevent photophobia
- Try to protect your skin from direct sunlight as much as possible.
- If you have to be out in the sun for long periods of time, you should wear clothing that can protect your skin from direct exposure to sunlight, such as long-sleeved shirts with arm bands, wide-brimmed hats, or hats with a cloth covering the back of the neck, as well as clothing made from fabrics that are certified to protect your skin from UV rays, with numbers indicating UPF 15-24 or UPF 40-50+.
- Apply sunscreen regularly to the skin outside the clothing. Choose a sunscreen that is appropriate for the length of time it protects your skin from the sun. It may be SPF 50+ PA+++ or higher, or it may be label Broad Spectrum or UVA. Reapply after doing strenuous activities such as swimming, hiking, or sweating.