What are the symptoms of UV allergy? How can we prevent it?

The scorching summer sun is scorching the earth. Many people are sweating profusely under the sun, but some people have itchy skin and unbearable pain. These people are allergic to ultraviolet rays. So what are the symptoms of ultraviolet allergy and how to prevent it?

Symptoms

The symptom of skin allergy is itching in the area exposed to sunlight. The longer the exposure time to sunlight, the more severe the allergic reaction will be. The skin itching will last for 24 hours to 48 hours or even longer.

The symptom of UV allergy is itching in the area exposed to sunlight. When the skin is exposed to sunlight ultraviolet rays, a rash will occur on the exposed areas such as the face, neck, back of the hands, etc. Depending on the severity of the skin reaction, it is divided into first degree UV allergy and second degree UV allergy.

First-degree UV allergy is characterized by diffuse erythema of the skin after sun exposure.

Second-degree ultraviolet allergy is characterized by local skin redness and swelling, followed by the development of blisters or even large blisters, with tense blisters and light yellow fluid. The subjective symptoms include burning or itching. After the blisters rupture, they become erosive surfaces, which soon dry up and form scabs, leaving pigmentation. Very severe ultraviolet allergy may be accompanied by systemic symptoms such as fever, headache, palpitations, fatigue, nausea, and vomiting.

Ultraviolet rays in sunlight may cause cataracts. Since the damage to the eyes caused by sunlight is not easily noticed by patients in the short to medium term, its potential threat should not be ignored.

After being exposed to the sun in midsummer, red spots and blisters will appear on the exposed skin of the neck, face, arms, shoulders and back, which will itch like fire. After a few days, the red spots and edema will subside, followed by scaling and flaking, and temporary pigmentation. This process is an acute damaging reaction of the skin under strong sunlight, that is, sunburn. After repeated sunburn, the skin will also become sensitive to light. After that, if it is exposed to sunlight again, it will produce photosensitivity reaction (solar dermatitis).

1. People exposed to the sun not only cause skin allergies, but also have a greater risk of skin cancer than ordinary people. It is an indisputable fact that excessive exposure to sunlight causes skin damage and even skin cancer. Skin cancer accounts for more than 50% of cancer patients in the West, and the number of skin cancer patients in the world is also on the rise. At present, people use sunscreen, sunscreen oil or sunscreen lotion to protect the skin from ultraviolet rays, which can only play a partial effect.

2. The symptom of skin allergy is itching in the area exposed to sunlight. The longer the exposure time to sunlight, the more severe the allergic reaction will be. The skin itching will last for 24 to 48 hours or even longer.

3. Ultraviolet rays in sunlight may cause cataracts. Since the damage to the eyes caused by sunlight is not easily noticed by patients in the short to medium term, its potential threat should not be ignored.

How to prevent UV allergy

Grape seeds help the skin fight allergies

1. It can clear free radicals, thereby fighting premature skin aging and protecting human organs and tissue cells from damage by free radicals.

2. Grape seeds can regulate endocrine and completely improve allergic constitution and sensitive skin. The nutrients can penetrate into cells and fundamentally inhibit the release of sensitive factors. It helps improve the tolerance of cells to allergens.

3. It can protect collagen and keep the skin elastic and shiny. It has a great whitening and moisturizing effect and can also enhance skin resistance and immunity.

4. Anti-inflammatory and detoxifying effects

Grape seed extract OPC can eliminate toxic substances in the blood and relieve allergic symptoms. Grape seeds can replenish collagen in time to repair and rebuild the collagen layer of the skin, as free radicals damage cells and cause collagen loss.