Prevent sun allergy and treat symptoms – help these home remedies

Many suspect sun allergy if, after the sunbathing, itchy rash, redness and pustules are shown. You can find out here whether this is true and how you can prevent the symptoms of a sun allergy.

Bright sunshine lifts the mood and, in many people, awakens the anticipation for a nice spring or summer day. But not everyone: R can enjoy the sunny weather carefree. For people with sun allergy, a lot of sun means one thing above all: unpleasant skin reactions such as itching and redness. Such symptoms can also miss a damper to the most beautiful summer day.

It is all the more important to be prepared for a sun allergy and to have helpful means at hand in the event of cases. In addition to medical treatment, you can also use proven home remedies. In this article we explain how you can prevent the outbreak of a sun allergy and relieve its symptoms.

“Sun allergy”: the allergy that is not one

In particular, bright skin types tolerate sunlight on the skin poorly. Instead of hazelnut brown, the skin is stained and red after sunbathing, itchy pustules spread out. The self -diagnosis is often: sun allergy.

In fact, the reaction is not an allergy, because there is no allergy to sunlight-only skin reactions on UV rays:

• You get symptoms such as redness and itching because of a polymorphic light dermatosis.
• The so-called Mallorca acne is also widespread, in which itchy pimples arise after sunlight. Women are affected by sun allergy more often than men.
• In addition, a phototoxic reaction can occur if ingredients in cosmetics or medication let the skin react with the sun. If the fabrics in combination with sun rays lead to allergy symptoms, there is talk of a photoallergic reaction.

Why exactly such symptoms occur in some people is still unclear. However, a genetic predisposition in combination with hypersensitivity to UV radiation is probably the cause. But even without knowing the exact reason, you can fall back on some proven methods to prevent or reduce symptoms of a sun allergy.

So you can prevent a sun allergy

If your skin is sensitive to solar radiation, you should consider a few things to prevent a sun allergy.

• Foundation effect: Especially in spring and on vacation you should give your skin the opportunity to slowly get used to the strong UV radiation.

• Shadow: Through lunchtime, you should avoid the blazing sun and look for a shady spot to prevent sun allergy.

• Sun protection: If the escape in the shadow is not possible, never forget the sunscreen! You can read which creams are recommended in our sunscreen test. If possible, wear a broad sun hat and long, thin clothing made of airy fabric, for example linen.

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• UV protective clothing: With the special weave, it offers effective protection against UV rays. This is particularly practical for children because you don’t have to apply it constantly.

• Nutrition: vitamin D3, vitamin A, calcium, beta-carotene and generally antioxidants should help prevent sun allergy or to reduce symptoms. So try to consume many foods that contain these nutrients, especially in spring and summer. Vitamin A, for example, is mainly in fruit or vegetables that are yellow, orange, dark green or red, such as in carrots.

Don’t forget: UV rays also penetrate through window glass. Therefore, you should also think of UV protection in the office or in the car that protects against UVA and UVB rays.

These home remedies help with sun allergy symptoms

If, despite all prevention, the typical signs of “sun allergy” show up on your skin, you can mitigate them in different ways:

• No home remedies, but the most important measure: out of the sun. If you notice the first symptoms of a sun allergy, it is primarily important to avoid UV radiation until the symptoms subside again.

• Cold envelopes: the envelopes help against the inflammation and relieve itching.

• Quark envelopes: Quark has an anti-inflammatory effect, cools and relieves the itching. Simply apply the affected areas and – as soon as the mass has dried – rinse with lukewarm water.

• Aloe-Vera-Gel: This moisturizing miracle plant has an antibacterial, anti-inflammatory effect and soothes the irritated skin.

• Apple cider vinegar: Mix two teaspoons of apple cider vinegar with a fourth -boiled water and rub the affected areas with it. This relieves the itching and cools the skin. You can also make apple cider vinegar yourself.

• Healing earth: The tried -and -tested natural remedy has an antibacterial, anti -inflammatory, pain -relieving and reduces itching. It is therefore also recommended for allergy to relieve the symptoms in the case of sun allergy. There are healing earth in the pharmacy, the drugstore or online, for example at Amazon. Simply stir the earth with water to a paste and apply it to the affected areas. After it has dried, you rinse it with lukewarm water.

Home remedies can alleviate the complaints of a “sun allergy”. However, if the symptoms are very strong, then get a medical diagnosis and, if necessary, a treatment plan. Cortisol ointments are, for example.

Revised by Jennifer Watzek

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