SUN ALLERGY

Sun allergy: causes and typical symptoms
The term “sun allergy” is not used uniformly. There are usually different skin reactions are related to solar radiation are under the term “sun allergy” summarized:

* The polymorphic Light
* The Mallorca-acne
* The photoallergic reaction
* The phototoxic reaction.

1.   Polymorphic Light Eruption
The polymorphic Light (PLD), with 90% of the most common form of sun allergy.  It occurs mostly in young adults or children for the first time. At the beginning of the summer season, it is preferred to the neck and décolleté, rarely on the arms, back of the hands, legs or face. In children, it is most commonly on the face. The symptoms can vary greatly, usually formed strong itchy wheals, nodules or sores.If you look at the sun is accustomed, the rash often resolves after one to three weeks.For PLD, you should be careful in the sun and used sunscreen with a high enough high sun protection factor to use. The sun cream should be sufficient in addition to UVB protection and a high UVA filters
2.   Mallorca-acne
The Mallorca-acne is a rare form of sun allergy. Typical symptoms are small,  on the , shoulders, back and upper arms, sometimes on the face and neck, combined with severe itching. The Mallorca-acne is caused by interactions between the UV light from the sun and the ingredients of sunscreen products and other cosmetics. Above all, emulsifiers and fats are likely to trigger a Mallorca acne.You should at Mallorca-acne to sun protection products with no emulsifiers, perhaps even without grease, for example Sonnengele to use.

3.   Photoallergic reactions
Photoallergic reactions are caused by certain substances (allergens Photo “), together with sunlight triggered. Not everyone, but only people with a certain readiness to respond to allergic Photo allergens. The symptoms of itching, redness, blistering, weeping skin and crust formation are often only 12 or more hours of sun exposure on.Initially, the lesions only in sonnenbestrahlten skin areas, and later can also spreading.The reason for this sun allergy may be ingredients in cosmetics (eg, preservatives, fragrances and chemical UV filters) or medications (such as certain antibiotics, anti-inflammatory agents, dewatering agents or psychotropic drugs) be.Key to this therapy sun allergy is to determine the shutter in order to avoid them.
Tip:
If you need medicines, there is a risk of phototoxic or photoallergic reaction. Look in the leaflet, after appropriate notices, or ask your pharmacy to.
4.   Phototoxic reactions
The phototoxic reaction is caused by certain phototoxic (photo = light, toxic = toxic) substances and sunlight (especially UV-A radiation) is triggered. Triggers this response may be medications (eg, certain antibiotics, inflammation inhibitors, blood pressure and blood lipid-lowering agents or herbal medicines), or skin contact with certain plants (eg giant Bärenklau, meadow grasses, celery or fig tree) . The symptoms of redness and swelling up to the blistering with itching or burning are similar to a strong sunburn.  The phototoxic reaction is not an allergy, anyone can get them. Avoid the sun protection in the triggering contact with plants. If you have to take a drug, which is evidence of phototoxic reactions are, get in their pharmacy or to their doctor about how to deal with the sun advice.