07/29/2010: Davo from Stawell, Victoria, Australia replies: "Cvw, I suffer from Sun Allergy as well, the reaction comes on several hours after exposure, in the form of intense itching and huge eczema flare-up in all of my skin creases (neck, behind my knees, crease of elbow etc, even though these areas haven't been exposed to the sun). Worst of all, the skin on my forehead and face flakes off for up to several weeks afterwards. I suspect I am getting burnt to the core, as a result of fragile skin due to years of using cortisone creams for eczema. The only thing that helps is prevention, i.e. Staying out of the sun, covering up and using loads of sun screen. But once the reaction kicks in all is left is to wait out the reaction and wait several weeks for the skin to heal. In the past six months I've thrown out all of my prescription medication and had amazing results with a alkalizing diet and using natural remedies from Earthclinic for my other ailments, including GERD, High Blood Pressure, dust mite allergies and eczema. ACV is amazing! You might find this page useful:

http://www.earthclinic.com/CURES/chemical_sensitivity.html#

But I don't think my Sun Allergy is chemical related. And a solution to my Sun Allergy remains elusive. I hope others can offer some thoughts on this.... I am pretty desperate, being the father of two young kids, well, it's soul destroying not being able to enjoy the outdoors with them."

07/30/2010: Davo from Stawell, Victoria, Australia replies: "Ccw, I suffer from a Sun Allergy as well, the reaction comes on several hours after exposure, in the form of intense itching and huge eczema flare-up in all of my skin creases (neck, behind my knees, crease of elbow etc, even though these areas haven't been exposed to the sun). Worst of all, the skin on my forehead and face flakes off for up to several weeks afterwards. I suspect I am getting burnt to the core, as a result of fragile skin due to years of using cortisone creams for eczema. The only thing that helps is prevention, i.e., staying out of the sun, covering up and using loads of sun screen. But once the reaction kicks all is left is to wait out the reaction and wait several weeks for the skin to heal. In the past six months I've thrown out all of my prescription medication and had amazing results with a alkalizing diet and using natural remedies from Earthclinic for my other ailments, including GERD, High Blood Pressure, dust mite allergies and eczema. Apple Cider Vinegar is amazing! You might find the page on Photosensitivity (in the ailments section) useful. But I don't think my Sun Allergy is chemical related. And a solution to my Sun Allergy remains elusive. I hope others can offer some thoughts on this.... I am pretty desperate, being the father of two young kids, well, it's soul destroying not being able to enjoy the outdoors with them."

07/31/2010: Kay from In The Valley, Ca replies: "I know that people with auto-immune diseases usually have a sensitivity to the sun. Even though you may not test positive for lupus (at this time), there are other less severe forms of auto-immune disease. I would get tested when you are suffering from a reaction, because that is probably when your body is going to give you the most informative test results. Good luck."

09/18/2011: Brittany from Grove City, Oh, Usa replies: "I have PMLE (sun allergy as you guys have called it). I've had it since I was a young child (when I was in the sun more as I got a little older). I avoid the sun now which isn't a big deal usually for me since I'm a homebody. But if I am going to be in the sun I use high SPF sunscreen. It mostly affects my arms and hands but can affect my face, nose, ears, neck, legs, feet and chest if exposed. It's really frustrating. I have not found a cure, though I did go vegetarian for 2 years and the second summer I was veggie my PMLE never surfaced... I went veggie again not long ago and it didn't help so I don't know what I did that fixed it for that one summer... I wish I knew."

02/29/2012: Onyx from Doha, Qatar replies: "I used to suffer from something similar although not as severe. My cheeks would become inflamed and swollen when out in the sun, it happened nowhere else on my body but I'm also very prone to sunburn. I noticed after taking 2000-4000mg of vitimin C in a crystal form every day, after a week so my skin improved. Vitimin C was also great for my other allergies and sensitive skin."

04/16/2012: "I have Polymorphous Light Eruption (Sun Allergy) on my hands each spring or any time I'm in the sun for a while. This home remedy has worked like a charm: Mash half a banana to a paste, add 1 tsp honey (ideally organic) and mix well. Apply the paste over the affected area and let it air dry for 30 min before rinsing off with water (no soap). The rash usually clears up within a day or so."

05/04/2012: Rajat619 from Bangalore, India replies: "I am suffering from photosenstivity very smilar to ple (polymorphic light eruption) which I acquired due to my own lifestyle.... I had acne outbreak t around 18 yrs of age and to prevent hyperpigmentation from sunlight I started avoiding sun altogether... And now I develop hives sort of things on exposure to sun after a few hours... Topical application of green tea helps a bit though... Can u suggest any home treatment for my condition?"

05/13/2012: Galgoneglutenfree from Allentown, Pa replies: "I have had bouts of polymorphous light reactions every Spring for more than 15 years which are limited to my hands. I'll try some of the tricks in the above comments this year, but usually my doctor puts me on a short course of steroid medication and it knocks it out or at least makes it more manageable for the remainder of the season."

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