Research Notes on Sun Poisoning
Sun poisoning, (also known as photodermatitis, photosensitivity, sun allergy, severe sunburn or polymorphous light eruption) is a reaction of the skin to UV rays of the sun. It could be caused by skin products such as sunscreen with PABA or fragrance, medications that make the skin more sensitive, immune disorders such as lupus or even a vitamin deficiency. Symptoms include those typical of sunburns plus fever, nausea, headache, dizziness with a rash or blisters appearing on the exposed skin.
Fast Facts:
- It's important to drink plenty of fluid to avoid dehydration.
- To avoid sun poisoning, avoid sun exposure, use sunscreen, and check medications for potential sun interactions.
- Home treatment remedies include the use of aloe vera gel and NSAID pain relievers.
5 Great Resources on Sun Poisoning
- eCureMe: Sun Poisoning
- Solar Events: Sun Poisoning
- DermNet NZ: Polymorphic Light Eruption
- eMedicine: Polymorphous Light Eruption
- MedicDirect (via Vieques Travel Guide): Sun Poisoning Symptoms: Protecting Your Family From Sun Poisoning During Travel
5 Latest Headlines on Sun Poisoning
What is Sun Poisoning?
- Mayo Clinic: Polymorphous Light Eruption: Description
- Wikipedia: Photodermatitis
- Putnam Publishing Group (via MDAdvice): Sun Poisoning: Description
- Cleveland Clinic: Sunbrun and Other Sun Reactions: What is Photosensitivity?
What are the Symptoms of Sun Poisoning?
- Wikipedia: Photodermatitis: Symptoms
- Mayo Clinic: Polymorphous Light Eruption: Symptoms
- Healthwise: Sun Poisoning: What Are the Symptoms?
- eMedicineHealth: Sunburn Symptoms
What are the Causes and Complications of Sun Poisoning?
- Wikipedia: Photodermatitis: Causes
- Mayo Clinic: Polymorphous Light Eruption: Causes | Risk Factors
- UpToDate: Patient Information: Sunburn: Complications
What are the Treatments and Medications for Sun Poisoning?
- Wikipedia: Photodermatitis: Foods and Treatment
- Mayo Clinic: Polymorphous Light Eruption: Treatments and Drugs
- eMedicineHealth (via WebMD): Sunburn Treatment: Medical Treatment
What are the Holistic and Alternative Treatments for Sun Poisoning?
- Mayo Clinic: Polymorphous Light Eruption: Lifestyle and Home Remedies
- eMedicineHealth: Sunburn: Self-Care at Home
- eHow: How To Treat a Severe Sunburn
How Do You Prevent Sun Poisoning?
- eHow: How to Prevent Sun Poisoning
- Mayo Clinic: Polymorphous Light Eruption: Prevention
- Wikipedia: Photodermatitis: Prevention
Wisdom, Blogs, and Message Boards about Sun Poisoning
- Joel's Thoughts On Stuff: Sun Poisoning
- MedHelp: Sun Poisoning Discussion
- HealthBoards: Sun Poisoning Discussion
Foundations and Support Groups on Sun Poisoning
- AAD: American Academy of Dermatology
- DF: The Dermatology Foundation
- SPD: Society for Pediatric Dermatology
Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Sun Poisoning
- Google Scholar: Sun Poisoning Article Listing
- JAMA: Archive of Sun Poisoning Articles
- PubMed Central: List of Sun Poisoning Articles
Clinical Trials on Sun Poisoning
- ClinicalTrials.gov: Clinical Trials of Sun Poisoning
- CenterWatch: "Sun%20Poisoning" Sun Poisoning Clinical Trials
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