Definition In children, exposure to sunlight can cause skin symptoms known as sun allergy. The term is used to describe various clinical pictures. The word sun allergy is a colloquial term, as there is no allergic reaction to sunlight in the medical sense. The most common form of sun allergy in children is redness, itching … Sun allergy in children
Causes In childhood, sun allergies are quite common and a distinction is made between different clinical pictures which are responsible for the complaints. The most widespread is the so-called polymorphic light dermatosis (PLD). This is a congenital hypersensitivity of the skin to sunlight, although the exact causes are not known. The symptoms typically occur in … Causes | Sun allergy in children
Treatment Treatment for a child allergic to the sun is the same as for a sunburn. First of all, the child should avoid further exposure to the sun by playing in the shade and not by the water (as it also reflects the sunlight). Relief from burning and itching can be obtained by applying moist … Treatment | Sun allergy in children
Diagnosis For the diagnosis of a sun allergy it is important that the child or his parents describe the symptoms and how they develop. On the other hand, the pediatrician or family doctor will look closely at the skin symptoms and, based on his trained eye, will assess whether this is typical for a sun … Diagnosis | Sun allergy in children
