Dermatologists believe that most people who are exposed to the sun, have a high chance of suffering from actinic prurigo (photosensitive eczema) that results in a ugly nettle-like rash. The harmful sun rays can make the protein and molecules within the sun to be altered. The body in some case, can perceive the sun rays as foreign substances and transmits chemicals to the area that can cause itchy rash.
Reports suggest that people with family history of allergic conditions like hayfever or skin complaints like eczema have an augmented risk of sun-related allergies. Sun related allergies are more common in women than men, and can affect all skin types.
However, there is help to reduce the chances of sun related eczema allergies. The first line of treatment is steroid creams to reduce inflammation. If these don’t work, then the other treatment option is-surprisingly-light treatment.
Exposing patients to sun light can increase the production of melatonin in the skin which consequently works as the body’s natural sunscreen to help obstruct out the sun, while resulting in sun tan. Light exposure treatment is adequate to prevent actinic prurigo.
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by on 17. Jul, 2010 in Skin Care
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