More and more children are suffering from sun allergy

Health: More and more children are allergic to the sune

(08.07.2010) More and more people, especially children, are reacting with allergic reactions to the effects of the sun's rays. In this context, many speak of a "sun allergy". According to doctors, especially children were affected, who were hardly outside during school, but are exposed during the summer holidays suddenly extreme sunlight.

More and more children are affected by a sun allergy. Especially children who were hardly outside during school hours and are now exposed to extreme solar radiation during the summer holidays, react with allergic reactions. Therefore, Monika Niehaus of the Professional Association of Paediatricians recommends, "Parents should make sure that their children are well protected in the spring and summer with clothing and sunscreen that filters out the UVA and UVB spectrum." In addition, it is recommended not to let the children play outside during lunch time. During this time, the sun's rays are the most intense.

How does a sun allergy noticeable?? A sun allergy is a delayed and inflammatory reaction of the skin to UV and UVA radiation from the sun. Affected persons develop hours or days after the action of the sun rays strongly itchy red spots (pustules, itchy spots) on the skin. Often, the allergic reactions to areas of the skin that are not yet used to the sun. Mostly body parts like shoulders, neck, arm and leg sides or legs are affected.

What can one do with an allergic reaction of the skin? The best thing is still to cool the affected areas. This reduces the itching and makes redness fade. Zinc-shaking mixtures have proved to be helpful. These are available at the pharmacy.

But beware of care products and medicines. In case of sun allergy, sufferers should generally be careful when using care products such as lotions. Many products contain fragrances that can also trigger skin reactions. The pediatrician Dr. advises. Monika Niehaus: "Parents should generally be cautious about the use of medicines and skin care products in conjunction with exposure to the sun, there are certain substances that can chemically change through sunlight and cause severe skin reactions". Therefore, the intake of medication should generally be discussed with a doctor. Sunmilk also contains many chemicals that can trigger allergies. It is therefore recommended to use natural cosmetics. (Sb)

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