Author Archives: Eloise

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 […]

Polymorphous Light Eruption Treatment: A New and Natural Antioxidant Lotion

Polymorphous light eruption treatment : My personal path towards natural prevention If you’ve done your research like me, you may have found several clinical studies revealing the effectiveness of a formulation combining alpha-glucosylrutin (also called AGR, ag-rutin, glucosylrutin) and Vitamin E. According to many research conclusions*, this is an effective preventive treatment for PMLE. 80% of […]

PMLE Alternative Treatments for Sun Lovers

Here is a list of preventive solutions I have tried in the hopes of avoiding my polymorphous light eruption sun rash completely. Note that even if it is not mentioned, I always applied sun protection with a high SPF. My goal is to explore non-medicated alternatives and options that have the less side effects as […]

Polymorphous Light Eruption (PMLE)

What is PMLE? Polymorphous light eruption (PMLE), otherwise termed Polymorphic light eruption (PLE), is a skin complaint caused by sunlight, which usually appears as an itchy rash on sun-exposed skin. It is the most common sun allergy, affecting people of all ethnic backgrounds. In temperate climates (4 seasons), PMLE is common during the spring and […]

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 […]