Do you Have a Photosenitivity Reaction?

Rashes! So common, so annoying, and so, well, vague! Often one looks like the other, and if you actually consulted a physician as often as not you get the 'you are allergic.' to.... 'something.' Of course we recognize that is not necessarily very helpful for diagnosis or cure! The days are bright and the heat can cause us to flush! But if you have too much red flush of the day it is possible you have developed a photosensitivity reaction. First off, the distribution of this reaction is typically in areas exposed to light, so our neckline. Face, neck and hands are most likely to suffer the reaction. Staying protected from the sun does help prevent this condition. For those who are the most sensitive actually fairly dramatic effects can occur. Within a few minutes of sun exposure the most allergic will have more than just redness, but small bumps may appear, thickened and scaling patches can develop if chronic and itching is common. If too great an area of skin is exposed the reaction can be much more than skin deep and can cause dizziness, being faint or wheezing. If this occurs it can be serious and you should consult the MD consultant for your spa for an accurate diagnosis and a treatment plan.