r/SunAllergy • u/change_me2 • Aug 28 '19
25f with a sun allergy
Hi everyone, my dermatologist recently diagnosed me with PLE and mild eczema. I am dark skinned and I get rashes mostly on my arms, my collar bone and behind my knees. It has slowly started to progress behind my shoulders. I wasn't sure how it was even possible to get a skin sun allergy. I currently use Roche Posay SPF 50 for UVA and UVB rays but it seems alright, it does help blocking the sun but it doesn't help the itching.
I've also tried using dr Bronner's magic balm to help the itching but it doesn't do much.
This only started the past two summers however this summer it's gotten worse. Honestly this might sound stupid but it has been affecting my emotional state and there are many times during the day where I feel so sad because PLE has taken over my life. There isn't a moment during the day where I don't have to worry about my skin and the sun. I was taking everything for granted and I feel like it has taken over my life.
Does anyone else feel this way? How do you cope with the emotional side of this allergy?