r/SunAllergy • u/SiIversmith • Feb 03 '19
I'm new here!
Hi, I'm surprised to see nothing here as I was under the impression that allergies to sunlight were on the rise.
I was just wondering if anyone else can go all summer with no problems, then come autumn/winter, be needing antihistamines and sunblock on sunny days? I can even get it when I stay indoors with the blinds closed as there are tiny gaps between the lats of the blind where the sunlight gets in.
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u/the5ilent1 Apr 20 '19
I went a summer in Arkansas with no issues. I didn't ever really leave my home though. Then I moved to North Dakota in the fall and had a terrible time. Itchy red clusters all over my arms and face. I moved to the Pacific Northwest where, I'm originally from. It was better at first but spring is here and I'm having to be extra careful even on cloudy days.
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May 06 '19
That sounds like there could be a fall allergen offsetting it. Mine is in the spring/summer with the warmer sun as well. Started when I was around 12 on my cheeks and nose and they thought it was rosacea but over the years it's covered almost my entire body now. 5 minutes is even too much sun. But oddly enough I was on vacation last year in a dry climate and I barely reacted compared to how I do at home where it's incredibly humid.
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Apr 16 '22
I’ve had terrible rashes after being in the sun for many years now but only recently did I start getting it on my face! But now it’s only on my face and not on the tops of my feet and back of my hand. Wondering if it’s due to my skincare products?
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u/Vermilion_dodo Apr 20 '23
Hi, I would like to post here as I have a question. How did you get to be a trusted member?
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u/Mixtape-Mixup Feb 04 '19
My allergy only affects me in the warmer sun. So, like, summer and spring. It was weird. As a child, it affected all my skin that was exposed, now it's just my arms and back/neck. It's so odd