Home remedies for Polymorphous Light Eruption?

Question

I have polymorphous light eruption (sun allergy) and I was wondering if anyone knew of anything I could do on my own to help. I wear a sun hat in the garden, and try to have sunblock on as much as possible, but I didn't know if there was anything more I could do.

I would like to avoid steroids if possible. But, rather than getting better with exposure, it's getting worse.

Answer 1

Treatment options include topical steroids in short, intermittent 3 to 14 day courses, with mild to moderate strength topical steroids being effective. Protection from sun exposure during times of maximum intensity (between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.) should be avoided. Sunscreens with maximum sun-protecting factors should be used (ex. titanium based). Oral steroids are sometimes used in severe cases to reduce the itching and hasten resolution. Desensitization with phototherapy is performed with repeated exposures to sunlight; this hardening is safe with controlled exposure to sunlight or artificial ultraviolet light sources under a dermatologist care. (PUVA) an oral medicine and natural sunlight treatment is simple and effective for patients who do not improve with the above routine measures and for those who have significant eruptions each summer. Antimalarials pills may be effective and should be considered for patients who are not protected by sunscreens and do not respond to UVB or PUVA phototherapy.

Answer 2

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Home remedies for Polymorphous Light Eruption?
I have polymorphous light eruption (sun allergy) and I was wondering if anyone knew of anything I could do on my own to help. I wear a sun hat in the garden, and try to have sunblock on as much as possible, but I didn't know if there was anything more I could do.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

There is a neat product that you could try to help make your clothes more UV resistant. In the detergent aisle at many megamarts on the "Rit Dye" rack there is something that I think is called "sun guard." you put it in with your wash and it will help your normal clothes repel the sun's rays more effectively. Just thought I'd throw that in. :)

Answer 5

I dont believe so. My theory on SLE and other sun sensitive folks has to do with how the body forms/makes it's vitamin d. Other than that, I wish I knew what to tell you.

Good Luck