Get Rid of Sun Allergy with Homeopathy:

All types of allergic reactions can be successfully treated with homeopathic medicines. Homeopathy is a safe and inexpensive treatment for sun allergy. Homeopathic medicines have no side effects. It is better to start a preventive treatment a few weeks before going on vacation or before summer`s onset.

A sun allergy is an immune system reaction to sunlight, most often, an itchy red rash. The most common locations include the "V" of the neck, the back of the hands, the outside surface of the arms and the lower legs. In rare cases, the skin reaction may be more severe, producing hives or small blisters that may even spread to skin in clothed areas.

Different types of sun allergy

There are four main types of sun allergy:
• Polymorphic light eruption (PMLE) - the most common type of sun allergy; tiny bumps on itchy red skin in spring and early summer
• Solar urticaria - hives, itching and blisters in older adults
• Actinic prurigo - red and itchy patches and bumps in children in summer
• Chronic actinic dermatitis - thick patches of dry, itchy and inflamed skin

Home Remedies for Sun Allergy:

Following are some home remedies for sun allergy.
• Yogurt and Coconut Milk: Blend yogurt and coconut milk and have it immediately. This helps to improve the skin condition.
• Milk: This soothes the rashes and itching sensation. Apply milk on the face every time you come from the sun. This should be done 3 times, later wash with cold water.
• Cucumber: Prepare paste by mashing cucumber and apply on the rashes. This soothes burning sensation ans also stops spreading of rashes.
• Oatmeal bath: Grind oatmeal and use it while bathing. This is one of the useful remedies for treating sun allergies.
• Raw potato: Grate raw potato and apply it to the skin. This soothes the burning sensation and provides cooling relief.
• Baking soda: Before having bath, add a cup of baking soda to a bucket of bathing water. This is an effective remedy for sun allergy.
• Aloe Vera: Apply aloe Vera gel on the skin. This is the widely used remedy for sun allergy as this soothes the feeling.
• Lavender Oil: Pure lavender oil reduces itching and can be added to aloe Vera gel.
• Sunscreen Lotion: Always use sun screen lotion with SPF 30 before going out in sun. This is the most efficient way to avoid sun allergy.

Diet for Sun Allergy:

People with allergic to sun must consume foods that are rich in vitamin C and Beta carotene. Beta carotene reduces and prevents the harmful effect of sun rays and vitamin C heals the damages faster. Drink 10 – 12 glasses of water daily.

HOMEOPATHIC MEDICINES:

• Apis mellifica - Burning and itchy pink swollen patches, improved by cold compresses.
• Belladonna - Hot bright red rash; sun allergy can be accompanied by fever.
• Muriaticum acidum - Red papules and vesicles with violent itching
• Natrum mur - Sun allergy is worse at the sea side; various chronic skin disorders - urticaria, eczema, acne, herpes; skin and respiratory allergies.
• Pulsatilla - Thin mottled skin, sensitive to sunlight and cold - prone to sunburn and sun allergy in summer and to frostbites in winter; slow digestion with intolerance to fatty foods; ENT and urogenital disorders with yellow-greenish discharge.
• Sulphur - Severe sun allergy with violent burning and itching worse by bathing and heat; skin and body orifices turn red easily, prone to various skin disorders and multiple allergy; heat intolerance.