
Is Getting A Sunburn Within Thirty Minutes Of Sun Exposure Indicative Of An Allergy?

Question: Whenever i am going outside under sunlight longer than 30 mins, I affect by SUN BURN.
Is it curable permanently. It's happening last one year before that i spend lots of time under sun but not affected. Why it's suddenly happening to me?I
Is it curable permanently. It's happening last one year before that i spend lots of time under sun but not affected. Why it's suddenly happening to me?I
Brief Answer:
Seems to be sun allergy, can develop at any age
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
You seem to have developed sun allergy. It can occur at any age.
It is not curable permanently but can be prevented by avoiding sun exposure. I would recommend you to use a broad spectrum sunscreen every 3-4 hours during the daytime.
Also, wear full sleeved clothes, wear a hat, use sunglasses and keep yourself as much away as possible from direct sunlight. These measures will help in resolving your problem.
Hope I have answered your query.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Asmeet Kaur Sawhney, Dermatologist
Seems to be sun allergy, can develop at any age
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
You seem to have developed sun allergy. It can occur at any age.
It is not curable permanently but can be prevented by avoiding sun exposure. I would recommend you to use a broad spectrum sunscreen every 3-4 hours during the daytime.
Also, wear full sleeved clothes, wear a hat, use sunglasses and keep yourself as much away as possible from direct sunlight. These measures will help in resolving your problem.
Hope I have answered your query.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Asmeet Kaur Sawhney, Dermatologist
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