Beating the Burn: Effective Sun Allergy Treatment for a Pain-Free Summer

Hello, I am Dr. Kim Mi-jin, a consulting doctor at DocTalk-Naver Knowledge iN.

You contacted us about symptoms of sun allergy, which include itching, burning, and swelling when exposed to sunlight.

I’m sure you must have felt very uncomfortable during the hot summer.

Sun allergy (urticaria) is a more sensitive reaction to sunlight and temperature than regular hives.

Because the stimulus is clear (sunlight), the simplest and most effective treatment is avoidance (avoiding sunlight).

But as you said, it’s not easy to completely block out sunlight in everyday life.

The two approaches must be combined.

First of all, even if you can’t completely block it, minimize your exposure to sunlight. Avoid outdoor activities between 12 PM and 2 PM, when UV rays are strongest, and when you go to a place where direct sunlight is shining, you should use physical protection (parasol, hat, etc.) along with sunscreen.

In addition, the main goal of sunlight allergy treatment at a skin disease clinic is to correct the immune system.

In Oriental dermatology, we approach sun allergy in relation to an imbalance in the immune system. After all, allergic reactions are caused by an overly sensitive reaction to a specific irritant.

Therefore, in order to fundamentally treat sun allergy, it is important to improve blood circulation so that small inflammatory substances that accumulate on the skin can be easily overcome, waste products can be discharged smoothly, and the internal imbalance that causes heat to be concentrated on the skin can be corrected to strengthen skin immunity.

The important thing is not the fact that the symptoms recur, but to find the cause and resolve it.

We apply various external treatments through herbal medicine and periodic visits according to each individual’s current condition, and we also provide guidance on how to properly manage skin diseases at home through herbal external medications.

In order to improve the condition and condition of skin diseases including sun allergy symptoms, treatments are administered differently for each individual depending on their condition and characteristics, even for the same disease.

In addition, it is important to properly manage basic diet and lifestyle habits when treating skin diseases.

Do not leave the symptoms unattended for a long time, and visit a dermatologist in the near future for detailed consultation and treatment suitable for your skin condition.

We recommend that you establish an appropriate treatment plan.

We wish the patient a speedy recovery.