Treatment depends on the particular type of sun allergy you have. These may include:
Corticosteroid creams. These creams are available over-the-counter and prescription strongest form. For example, drugs hydrocortisone (Cortaid, others) are available over-the-counter medications, and triamcinolone (Kenalog, others) require a prescription.
Oral antihistamines. These drugs block histamine, a symptom that is causing chemicals released by an allergic reaction. Your doctor may recommend using over-the-counter antihistamine pills, or you can write a recipe. Examples of-the-counter antihistamines are loratadine (Claritin, Alavert) and cetirizine (Zyrtec). Parents-the-counter antihistamines such as diphenhydramine (Benadryl) and Clemastine (Tavist) will work as well as new ones, but can cause drowsiness. Prescription antihistamines are desloratadine (Clarinex), fexofenadine (Allegra), hydroxyzine (Vistaril), and levocetirizine (Xyzal).
Oral corticosteroids. For an allergic skin reaction severe, you may benefit from a short course of powerful anti-inflammatory drugs. In some cases, oral corticosteroids such as prednisone are given before a period of sun exposure, as before the summer break. Oral corticosteroids can cause serious side effects when used long term, used to prevent and alleviate the severe symptoms of allergy to the sun only a short term basis.
Other drugs. In some cases, the drugs commonly used to treat other conditions are used to treat allergies Sun, for example, malaria drug hydroxychloroquine may help relieve the symptoms of rash and other allergic Polymorphic Light Sun In some cases, Antibiotics - usually used to treat infections - chronic actinic dermatitis for.
Ultraviolet light therapy. This treatment is called phototherapy. A special lamp is used to shine UV light areas of the body, which are often exposed to the sun. It is usually done a few times a week for several weeks every spring. During treatment, the doctor gradually the dose of UV radiation. The skin becomes accustomed to UV light, reduces the symptoms caused by exposure to the sun. This treatment is usually available only in specialized clinics.
Corticosteroid creams. These creams are available over-the-counter and prescription strongest form. For example, drugs hydrocortisone (Cortaid, others) are available over-the-counter medications, and triamcinolone (Kenalog, others) require a prescription.
Oral antihistamines. These drugs block histamine, a symptom that is causing chemicals released by an allergic reaction. Your doctor may recommend using over-the-counter antihistamine pills, or you can write a recipe. Examples of-the-counter antihistamines are loratadine (Claritin, Alavert) and cetirizine (Zyrtec). Parents-the-counter antihistamines such as diphenhydramine (Benadryl) and Clemastine (Tavist) will work as well as new ones, but can cause drowsiness. Prescription antihistamines are desloratadine (Clarinex), fexofenadine (Allegra), hydroxyzine (Vistaril), and levocetirizine (Xyzal).
Oral corticosteroids. For an allergic skin reaction severe, you may benefit from a short course of powerful anti-inflammatory drugs. In some cases, oral corticosteroids such as prednisone are given before a period of sun exposure, as before the summer break. Oral corticosteroids can cause serious side effects when used long term, used to prevent and alleviate the severe symptoms of allergy to the sun only a short term basis.
Other drugs. In some cases, the drugs commonly used to treat other conditions are used to treat allergies Sun, for example, malaria drug hydroxychloroquine may help relieve the symptoms of rash and other allergic Polymorphic Light Sun In some cases, Antibiotics - usually used to treat infections - chronic actinic dermatitis for.
Ultraviolet light therapy. This treatment is called phototherapy. A special lamp is used to shine UV light areas of the body, which are often exposed to the sun. It is usually done a few times a week for several weeks every spring. During treatment, the doctor gradually the dose of UV radiation. The skin becomes accustomed to UV light, reduces the symptoms caused by exposure to the sun. This treatment is usually available only in specialized clinics.
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