The sun is the source of positivity and goodnessmood. It is no secret that in sunny weather people awaken their best feelings and thoughts about nature, about a long stay in a country estate, about visiting exotic countries, about the sea. The sun and again the sun - what can compare with its attractive and golden rays? What could be more beautiful than this feeling? Everything is wonderful and you can enjoy life! However, in recent years, cases have become more frequent that cause solar allergy, which manifests itself after tanning with the speed of lightning or, conversely, within a few hours, or after a few days. This reaction of the body to radiation is caused by a phototoxic reaction or, as it is commonly called in medicine, photodermatosis. Solar allergy - photodermatitis occurs as a result of prolonged exposure to the sun, while the rays interact with chlorinated water, deodorants or perfumes. To prevent allergies, improve immunity and improve health, you need to understand its types.

Types of solar allergy

Phototractive type of reaction. It is a result of prolonged exposure to the sun, which entails ultraviolet irradiation, which causes sunburn. Therefore, one can not spend much time in the sun, even a perfectly healthy person, especially at lunchtime.

A photographic form of the reaction. It manifests itself in the form of burns: blisters, erythema, edema. It is caused by the medicinal application of injectable or oral agents, products, herbs, which contain photosensitizers.

Photoallergic type of reaction.A process that occurs in people whose body, for unknown reasons, rejects UV radiation, and this leads to the skin and mucous membrane reacting to solar activity as a foreign, hostile and toxic external irritant. In other words, it is a violation of the immune system, which manifests itself in thickening of the skin, accompanied by a rash, after which pigmentation is disrupted, making the skin furrowed and rough.

Risk group. Based on the above, we can identify risk groups for internal reasons of the body, which include people:

• with various disorders of the immune system;
• with the disease of the endocrine system;
• with liver and kidney disease.

Symptoms of allergy in the sun

Sun allergies are so varied andheterogeneous, which can change and vary from many reasons, which depend on the age of the person, and on many other factors associated with internal or external provocation. The most common symptoms are of the following nature:

• Allergy caused by sunlight. It appears on the face, on the hands and feet, but if the detection is found on the chest, then in its place you can see uneven surfaces that have reddened and swollen foci, a noticeable roughness that causes pain and itching. There are redness, a rash, abscesses.
• At the site of the focus appears bleeding, which is caused by the appearance of a crust or scales of the skin.
• The most common allergy is in the form of small vesicles, hives, eczema.
• All the symptoms and signs of allergy caused by solar overheating, appear not only in those places where there was the greatest exposure to sunlight, but also far from the place of ultraviolet radiation.

Thus, as practice shows,A completely healthy and physically strong organism should not have allergies, but this does not mean that safety rules should be neglected. First of all, infants and small children, weak after an illness, elderly people and people with a large number of chronic diseases are susceptible to this disease.

Treatment of solar allergy

So how do you treat allergies?First of all, it is necessary to identify the root cause of this disease and make sure that the diagnosis of an allergic reaction to ultraviolet light is correct. If the manifestation of an allergy is caused by medications, food or something else, then it is necessary to immediately stop these methods of use. If possible, avoid exposure of the skin to sunlight and use protection from ultraviolet radiation. All of the above actions must be strictly followed, this is the only way to avoid serious consequences. But what to do if it is not related to food intake and the use of medications? Then you need to consult a doctor and find out if there are internal failures in the body's immune system, find out what medications exist, including creams and ointments. After a thorough examination by an allergist, immunologist, therapist and dermatologist, you need to find out the cause of the allergy, after which the doctor is obliged to prescribe treatment, which is associated with taking antihistamines. The causes of photodermatosis can be different, so there are many remedies, such as: Tavegil, Suprastin, Claritin. Other antihistamines can also be singled out: Zodak and Cetrin, they are very effective in preventing all kinds of allergic reactions and have a prolonged effect and, importantly, do not cause drowsiness. Allergies can be treated with ointments and creams with corticosteroids, they are very effective, but they are recommended to be used only in severe cases of the disease. These drugs should be prescribed by a doctor. Non-hormonal creams and ointments are often used, such as: Panthenol, Dexpanthenol, La-cri, Fenistil gel, Gistan, Desitin. One of the reasons for the appearance of allergies can be caused by a decrease in immunity and vitamin deficiency. It is recommended to take vitamins C, B and E. Antioxidants and nicotinic acid can contribute to the complex treatment of the patient. Do not forget about cleansing the body of toxins and allergens by using sorbents: Polyphepan, Enterosgel, Polysorb MP, and also drink a large amount of water per day from 2 to 3 liters, which will significantly help the body remove unnecessary toxins. If it is impossible to consult a doctor, you can try using folk remedies, which will help at first to soften the pain and itching of the skin. For example, use cucumber juice, potatoes or cabbage leaves, as they have softening properties and promote rapid healing of wounds and skin damage. Infusions of celandine and calendula are used, with the help of which cold compresses are made. Many do not know how to properly treat allergies and in most cases self-medicate, but this should not be allowed under any circumstances. After detecting the first signs of the disease, you should immediately consult a doctor.

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