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some people suffers from a condition called solar urticaria and its one type of allergy that happened when you expose to the sun light
the exact cause of this allergy is not known but it results in activation of mast cells resulting in signs and symptoms of urticaria ,,and it varies from person to another
how its diagnosed
usually by a dermatologist who will examine and take the full history from you and will do some tests like CBC and electrolytes , in addition to the allergy tests like exposing skin to different wavelength of light and documents any allergic signs ,, sometimes special skin patch applied and tested for reaction ,, skin biopsies would help in certain situations as well
signs and symptoms
itching
redness
burning sensations
hives
bolus
headache
nausea
low blood pressure
fainting
treatment
Treatment for solar urticaria depends on the severity of your symptoms.
Staying out of the sun may resolve symptoms if your reaction is mild.
sometime your doctor would prescribe oral antihistamines or over-the-counter creams, such as aloe vera or calamine lotion.which target histamine release and relieves the symptoms
some times corticosteroid and other medication like montelukast and omalizumab will help
in sever situation you may admitted to hospital for monitoring and IV medications
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