[SKIN TRUTH] Sun Allergy: The Problem and Solution in Ultraviolet Blocker

As the summer months are coming, the number of people seeking protection from the sunlight is increasing as well. Even those who normally do not use sun block have been seeking products with UV ray protection. But regardless of the season, there is one group of people that requires UV ray protection year round, and that is those with sun allergies.

If those with sun allergies take in an “excessive amount” of sunlight, it may trigger reactions such as hives, up to 100 different types of blisters, itchiness and so forth. And contrary to popular belief, some types of medication may be behind these reactions as well, so avoiding products with complex ingredients may be key.

However, if these external factors are not the source of the allergic reactions, then one has no other choice but to simply prevent UV ray exposure as much as possible.

If investigated more closely, we can see that sun allergies are more common amongst those who have less exposure to UV rays. It is more prevalent amongst Europeans, while people of colour are typically less affected. Another interesting fact is that the more those with sun allergies are regularly exposed to the sun, the less they will be affected by the reactions each time. Even in hospitals treatments often include photogrammetry machines that help the patient get used to artificial UV rays a little bit at a time. 

Ultimately, sun allergies result from a lack of melanin, so gradually increasing pigmentation may work to prevent the condition as well. 

Have you ever heard of farmers suffering from sun allergies back in the day?

There has been an increase in Korean and asian people being affected by sun allergies that was largely related to Europeans, and this may be due to the current lifestyle that cuts off interactions with nature and requires people to stay confined to the indoors. Similar to children developing eczema from excessively clean environments, this kind of lifestyle prevents resistance to UV rays thus making the skin more susceptible to its effects.

Ultraviolet blockers provide both the problem as well as the solution.