I never used to suffer from them when I was younger but these past few years whenever I go abroad I get red heat bumps/rash on my chest and shoulders. I've tried using the Piz Buin allergy sun lotions too but it doesn't seem to work.
Can anyone help??
2007-06-04 07:48:52 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Allergies
I had the same problem as you and it started when I was around 40-45. The rash was always on my arms and upper chest, but nowhere else. I tried all the sunscreens recommended for allergies, but in the end the pharmacist at our local Boots Chemist recommended that when I went overseas I should take a course of Anti-histimane tabs whilst there. I bought their own make, only had to take one a day and they didn't cause drowsiness. Best of all - they worked! I have to say that I only took them when I was intending to expose myself to intense sunlight for longer periods than usual, eg., on holiday. The strange thing is that after a few years I ceased having this allergic reaction and now live in a country that has very hot summers. Good luck.
2007-06-04 08:12:12 · answer #1 · answered by uknative 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use sun screen or just simply stay indoors.
I know it Sucks, but you got to do what you got to do, to stay healthy.
Unusual treatments for unusual conditions. Get it!!!!
However it could be a symptom of an underlying condition.
Be persistent and find out what it is, it could be something far worse.
good luck!!!!
About this SPF stuff anything higher that 30 doesn't work any better that 30, so you are wasting your money.
2007-06-04 07:52:50 · answer #2 · answered by Vanessa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used to suffer from sun allergy when I was in my late teens. It sucked...living in Hawaii and all. Sun screen didn't help much either. Covering up with something light and airy did help...it sucked but it looks better than having those red itchy bumps. I just went into shades when I felt them coming on and limited my time in the sun....good luck to you....You need to just find your skin's balance...or tolerance.
2007-06-04 07:55:44 · answer #3 · answered by Masayo 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Always wear a high spf sunscreen in prior to sun exposure! Let's say it must be higher than spf 50 pa +++?
2007-06-04 07:53:24 · answer #4 · answered by tictac 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
High spf sun screen.
2007-06-04 07:51:56 · answer #5 · answered by ♥♥The Queen Has Spoken♥♥ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use an umbrella when you are are walking around outside.
2007-06-04 07:58:57 · answer #6 · answered by Rockford 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
are you a ginga
2007-06-04 07:53:25 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋