Inherited tendency to photosensitivity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nRisk factors<\/h2>\n
Although photodermatitis can happen to anyone regardless of age, gender, or race it is seen more in people who have blond or red hair, fair or light-skinned, and have green and blue eyes.<\/p>\n
If you spend longer than 30 minutes at a time in the sun with little to no protection and the period in which you are in the sun such as early morning or early afternoon when the UV ray levels are the highest.<\/p>\n
Photodermatitis Treatment<\/h2>\n
If a reaction occurs with no warning, you can rinse the area that is affected with cold water to remove the allergen that has caused this skin condition and the cool water will also give you some relief. For the itchiness, you can use Calamine lotions or take an over-the-counter antihistamine like Benadryl.<\/p>\n
Because most antihistamines cause drowsiness you should only take it at night or when you do not drive. Normally photodermatitis will resolve quickly on its own with just minimal treatment. If any medications are given they work by suppressing your immune system. One of the medications that are given to help control the symptoms is called glucocorticoids. Your physician may also prescribe hydroxychloroquine, which is an anti-inflammatory medication.<\/p>\n
Your physician may also use phototherapy, which is based on a controlled exposure to light to help desensitize your skin along with helping to control the symptoms. Unfortunately it is not a treatment that is suitable for everyone. You may also be told to take nutritional supplements if you have a niacin or vitamin-B deficiency.<\/p>\n
If you do not identify the allergen it can become a chronic skin condition.<\/p>\n
Prevention<\/h2>\n
To help prevent photodermatitis you need to identify what is causing this skin condition and avoid using it in the future. You should also read the ingredients on your sunscreen products and use ones that are free of PABA. You should also try to limit the time you spend in the sun between the hours of 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. when the sun is its hottest. Avoid tanning beds and tanning lamps.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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