Allergic Sun Published August 28, 2008 • Updated on August 28, 2008 at 2:49 pm. BOOKMARKER ...

According to Dr. Kim, the best way to avoid a sun allergy rash is to avoid the sun during peak hours (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.), to wear sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher on your face and body, to reapply ...

An extended day in the sun can be anything but relaxing for those who develop polymorphous light eruption, an uncomfortable, ...

The short answer is, yes, you can have an allergic reaction to ultraviolet light from the sun. A sun allergy produces an itchy rash that may present as red bumps, red patches, blisters or hives on ...

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That’s right – it is possible to be allergic to the sun! Exposure to sunlight can trigger a variety of nasty skin conditions that affect one in five people Fox News Media ...

Some people may experience an allergic reaction to sun exposure, called photophobia or sun sensitivity. This condition can cause symptoms like rash, bumps, red blotchy areas, or even hives if you are ...

Follow safe sun-exposure guidelines to reduce reactions. Whether you’re using or consuming any photosensitizing ingredients or not, you should try to limit your exposure to the strongest rays of ...

Others had a generalized sense of itching, stinging, or burning of skin that affected their skin, but without a skin eruption. Lastly, 33% of patients had systemic symptoms after sun exposure, ...

Folks can break out in what are nicknamed "margarita rashes" if they are skin-sensitive to certain fruits or vegetables and then get sun exposure soon after. The medical term for these outbreaks ...

Pain aside, a bad sunburn or excessive sun exposure increases the risk of skin cancer. ... Drugs that cause phototoxic reactions can increase sun sensitivity at higher doses, Herschenfeld says.

As the temperatures rise and the sun’s rays intensify, it’s important to be aware that certain medications can make you more vulnerable to the adverse effects of heat and UV light.