Polymorphous Light Eruption

Question: Is there a solution to Polymorphous light eruption? I have Polymorphous light eruption sun allergy, and i've been taking tenovate. My allergy keeps coming back in spring and summer. The creams and sun lotions are only subsiding. Is there a solution to get rid of this allergy permenatly?

Answer: Spring and summer are the prime times for this to occur. According to the Mayo Clinic gradually increasing sun exposure times in the spring and avoiding intense sun exposure year round is the best way to treat and prevent polymorphous light eruption. Generally it goes away within 7 to 10 days if you stay out of the sun. If it starts in the spring, each exposure should decrease your light sensitivity so that the eruptions typically stop by the end of the summer. The inflammation may return the following spring, however, after new exposures to sunlight. Happens to me every year. I live in a sunny locale year-around, but the sun is not so strong in the winter and I go through it every spring. Dr. Schienfeld wrote an interesting article about this last May. I will send you a link

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

Answer: 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.

Question: i have polymorphous light eruption (sun allergy) and sun block wont work.? i have polymorphous light eruption (sun allergy) and sun screen itself causes a skin irritation. so i try to stay out of the sun as much as i can. is there anything else i can do? there is no cure?

Answer: There is special clothing and I do believe special sun screen specifically for people in your predicament. You can also try wearing long sleeves and pants along with a long brimmed hat and umbrella when you have to go out during the day. I know thats not really comfortable in the summer time. I am sure your doctor can lead you in the right direction on finding the clothing and other items to help you in your daily routine.

Question: Polymorphous Light Eruption: HELP??!? Two weeks ago, unbearably itchy rashes formed from my knees down and from my elbow down. After being misdiagnosed with staph infection, follucellitis, and hives, I visited a skin doctor who said I definitely had polymorphous light eruption, an allergic reaction to sunlight. I am by no means an "outdoors" person so I found this weird at first. Since then I have avoided sunlight and have been using a topical creme (which has greatly reducted the itch). However, a rash is beginning to form on the bottom of my face. Could this rash be a possible allergic reaction to all of the strong medications that I was initially prescribed for staph (which I don't even have?) This is becoming more miserable by the second. Anyone who's dealt with PMLE or rashes, it would be great to hear your opinion. I appreciate it.

Answer: What is the cause of PLE? This is not completely understood. It's thought by some experts that PLE may be an allergic reaction following the interaction of sunlight with proteins in the skin. Is it serious? No, but it has a nuisance value and may restrict lifestyle in the summer months, particularly during holidays. If severe, it may cause significant problems that require more active therapy than simply keeping the affected area out of the sun. Most patients learn to know their skin and can judge how much sunlight exposure they can tolerate. http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/diseases/fact…

Question: Son has Polymorphous light eruption? My son was diagnosed with this last year. We went to the beach for our first time & were on the beach for 10 minutes before he didn't want to stay on the beach anymore, and only wanting to stay in the shade. He was 2 @ the time. Well he didn't break out until we got home about 45 minutes later and he was covered in a red rash. So I took him up to the ER. Since then we delt with the summer last year and kept him mostly indoors. This year the same thing is happening & we decided to take him to a specialist in Boston. First they made us see an allergist, then he recommended a dermotoligist. We finally just got an appointment comming up in Sept. My question is what has caused him to have this problem... both parents have no problems with sun exposure and will he ever outgrow this / or can something be done to help him. He's now 3 and loves to play outside but is restricted during the spring/summer months and I feel bad. I just want him to live a normal life.

Answer: The cause is not completely understood, PLE is an allergic reaction following the interaction of sunlight with proteins in the skin.

Question: Does anyone have Solar Urticaria or Polymorphous Light Eruption...? or do you know someone that does? How do they deal with it? it is tough going on vacation in the summer and avoiding the sun.

Answer: I have a friend who can't go out in the sunlight and what she does is wear SPF clothing that you can get at places like Outdoor World and usually any sports place. She wears a hat and a long sleeved shirt and long pants and then just tries to avoid staying in the sun too long. She goes to Florida and on cruises to the Caribbean and doesn't have any problems. Good luck!!

Question: polymorphous light eruption? Does anyone have this. If so what are your symptoms? I was just diagnosed with this yesterday. Its a reaction to sunlight uva and I have been in the sun for 30 years with no problem, I'm 41 and first gettining it now! They say it could be a sign of discoid lupus erythematosus. Please anyone let me know if you have some info or what your symptoms are. I read up on the internet but I would like to hear from someone with this condition.

Answer: Have you done a simple websearch on this? I found a lot of interesting links. Best wishes...

Question: UV Skin Rash happens in minutes? Im trying to find out what the following is... Minutes after going into the Sun, i start to develop an itchy red rash in sun exposed areas of the skin. Especially on my neck, upper arms, feet. Prolonged stay will lead up to the entire sun exposed parts getting the itchy rash as well. It looks just like Ive burnt badly. If I force-fully stay out in the sun with the rash, it disappears after about 2-3 hours.After leaving the sun, it first gets worse, but then 1 - 2 hours later, it completely disappears. I have been to Doctors for the last 2 years, and no-one can help me. So far, I have had all my Amulgum teeth fillings removed, as there were some cases in Europe that showed mercury poisoning to lead to UV Skin Rashes, and I had a high mercury level. 5 months later, I still have the problem. I thought about Polymorphous Light Eruption, but that seems be slightly different to my condition, right? Can anyone help?

Answer: Maybe something in your diet such an allergy to too much celery.

Question: Mexoryl vs Tinosorb sunblock? I am prone to polymorphous light eruption, and was wondering whether a sun block with Mexoryl or Tinosorb would be better to help prevent it. some brands I am considering are: Mexoryl- Vichy Capital Soleil extreme SPF 50+ - L'oreal Solar Expertise (Mexoryl under the name of Ecamsule) -La Roche Posay Anthelios SPF50+ Tinosorb- Bioderma Photoderm Max SPF 100 Any reccommendations would be great. Thanks!

Answer: who cares? lol