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).
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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 […]
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 […]
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.