According to Mayo Clinic, the term “sun allergy” can be used to describe a variety of conditions, but typically, it refers to any itchy, red rash that shows up on skin after sun exposure.

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

Generally, rashes from a sun allergy go away on their own within 10 days. You can try an over-the-counter anti-itch cream with hydrocortisone or an oral antihistamine to relieve some of the ...

In some cases, sun allergy will manifest only when exposed to other triggers such as plants and/or fruits and vegetables. A solar-triggered rash may also have other symptoms including headaches ...

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What’s more, headaches and fever could also accompany a sun allergy, according to Dr. Neisheiwat, but the best way to know for sure if you have it is to see a doctor right away.

According to Dr. Jaliman, a sun rash is an allergic reaction. "[It's] also known as sun poisoning or sun allergy and is an allergic reaction to exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays," she said.

While it may be hard to believe, summer isn’t everyone’s favorite season. The heat and corresponding sunshine can be too much for people. In fact, some are even allergic to it.

Basking in the sun can cause a number of health conditions, from sunburn to skin cancer. But can you be allergic to the sun, too? The short answer is, yes, you can have an allergic reaction to ...

Molly,* 44, was diagnosed with a sunlight allergy, called polymorphous light eruption (PMLE), when she was a young girl.This is what it's like to have to take precautions every time she steps outside.

Sunscreen ingredients can cause allergic reactions 02:48. It's summer and doctors say that everyone should use sunscreen as a first defense against the powerful rays that can cause sunburns and ...

Meet the woman who dresses head to toe in a BURKA because she is ALLERGIC to the SUN. Dennis Queen, 40, from Manchester, wears a burka every time she goes out in order to protect herself from a sev… ...