What to do about sun allergy
With the arrival of summer, the sun is getting stronger and stronger, and sun allergy (photosensitivity dermatitis) has become one of the hot health topics recently. Many netizens shared their skin redness, swelling, itching and other problems caused by ultraviolet rays on social platforms. This article will provide you with structured solutions based on hot discussions across the Internet in the past 10 days.
1. What is sun allergy?
Sun allergy is a condition in which the skin is abnormally sensitive to ultraviolet rays. Common symptoms include:
| Symptom type | frequency of occurrence | duration |
|---|---|---|
| skin erythema | 87% | 2-7 days |
| Itching and burning | 76% | 1-3 days |
| Peeling of blisters | 35% | 5-10 days |
2. Recent popular prevention and treatment methods
According to the discussion data of the past 10 days on Weibo, Xiaohongshu and other platforms, the most popular solutions are as follows:
| method | Mentions | effectiveness score |
|---|---|---|
| Physical sun protection (clothing/umbrella) | 128,000 | ★★★★★ |
| hypoallergenic sunscreen | 93,000 | ★★★★☆ |
| cold compress relief | 67,000 | ★★★☆☆ |
| Oral antihistamines | 41,000 | ★★★☆☆ |
3. Three-step treatment recommended by doctors
1.Emergency stage: Immediately protect from light and rinse the affected area with cold water, avoid scratching
2.drug intervention stage:
| drug type | Representative medicine | Applicable symptoms |
|---|---|---|
| topical hormones | hydrocortisone ointment | Moderate to severe redness and swelling |
| Oral antihistamine | Loratadine | severe itching |
| Repair dressing | Medical cold compress | burning of skin |
3.Relapse prevention stage: Choose UPF50+ sunscreen products and avoid sun exposure from 10:00-16:00
4. TOP3 effective folk remedies tested by netizens
Note: You need to try it under the guidance of a doctor
| method | Material | Usage |
|---|---|---|
| Aloe vera cold compress | fresh aloe vera leaves | Peel the skin, take the gel and refrigerate it before applying externally |
| green tea spray | Green tea + mineral water | Spray the affected area after cooling |
| oatmeal bath | colloidal oats | Soak in warm water for 15 minutes |
5. Misunderstandings to be wary of
• Blindly applying acidic substances such as lemon juice to your face (may aggravate irritation)
• Do not think sun protection is needed on cloudy days (UV penetration rate is still 80%)
• Children do not require special protection (children’s skin is more fragile)
6. When do you need medical treatment?
Please seek medical attention immediately when:
| Danger symptoms | possible complications |
|---|---|
| large area blisters | secondary infection |
| Fever and chills | systemic allergic reaction |
| No relief for 3 days | chronic photosensitivity dermatitis |
Recent data shows that the number of visits to dermatology departments in tertiary hospitals due to sun allergies increased by 42% compared with the previous month. It is recommended that everyone take scientific protection. If symptoms recur, it is recommended to conduct a photosensitivity test to check for other diseases.
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