You think you are allergic to the sun? Yes it’s totally possible, and you are not alone! It is known to affect more than 10% of North-Americans. A sun allergy (also called sun poisoning, sun rash and photo-dermatitis) is a reaction to sunlight, most often characterized as an itchy skin rash. A sun allergy is not […]
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Polymorphous Light Eruption – PMLE – Research and medical studies
We don’t see a lot of medical studies on Polymorphous Light Eruption. Maybe because it’s not a life threatening condition and it is considered mild and easy to avoid by most dermatologists. Here is a review on the few medical studies on Polymorphous Light Eruption (PMLE).
Sun Rash Visual Guide
Got a sun rash on your last vacation? It might be a sun allergy. In this infographic, we cover the most common photosensitivities. You sun rash might be cause by many different conditions.
Great article about Photodermatitis
Photodermatitis: The 4 most common skin problems related to sun exposure If you read french, you must have a look at this great article about photodermatitis by Dr Marilou Bernatchez published in Le Médecin du Québec. It is very well documented and you can see pictures of the 4 most commons skin problems related to sun exposure. It […]
Photosensitivity: Are Chemicals the Cause of your Sun Rash?
Photosensitivity is a generic term that includes all sun related conditions like solar urticaria, chemical photosensitization, polymorphous light eruption (PMLE) and more. All reactions are characterized by itchy eruptions on sun-exposed skin. In this article we are discussing chemical photosensitivity, which can be split is two main type: phototoxicity and photoallergy. Both are cause by […]
30 substances that can cause sun rash
Over 100 substances, swallowed or applied to the skin, are known to cause sun-induced reactions on the skin. Here is a list of the top 30 substances that sensitize the skin to sunlight. All of them can cause photosensitivity of two types: phototoxicity (similar to a sunburn and occurs after swallowing certain drugs, ony on […]
Pictures of my Polymorphous Light Eruption (PMLE)
What does Polymorphous (or polymorphic) Light Eruption (PMLE) look like? People always ask me what PMLE looks like and then start to describe the last rash they had. So I thought I could share some PMLE pictures. If you have something similar to my last sun rash, a doctor can help determine if you are affected by […]
PMLE Treatment Results With Shirudo Antioxidant Body Lotion
Here are the first results using Shirudo Antioxidant Body Lotion as a effective polymorphous light eruption treatment (PMLE treatment). You can find the lotion at shirudo.com. Here is the story. A little over five months ago, I enlisted the help of a cosmetic-specialized chemist to develop this lotion. The first 7 kg of the pilot […]
Sun allergy Part 2 – Prevention and Treatment
If you are prone to sun allergies, you know that prevention (and reduced sun exposure) is the key to avoiding symptoms from worsening: – Apply a sunscreen with broad-spectrum protection against the sun’s UVA and UVB – Use sun protection specifically made for your lips – Limit your time outdoors when the sun is at […]
Sun allergy: The 4 Most Common Types (Photosensitivity) – Part 1
If you’ve ever had a sun rash, chances are you’ve suffered from photodermatitis. Learn more about the most common types of sun allergies and their specific symptoms.