AU and the Sun

Just wondering if anyone else with AU experiences being allergic to the sun? I never had any signs of Alopecia until I turned 37. I use to tan well when in the sun. Every since I was diagnosed as having AU, I can't go into the sun without turning into hives and itching everywhere. This even includes drving/riding in a car. The strangest thing to me, wherever the sun has made contact with my skin, face, hands, etc. later in the evening turns into hives and requires me to take benadryl to control the itching.

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Comment by Libby on May 23, 2009 at 12:55pm
Kami,

I have the same problem. During the early spring I lie in a tanning bed to get a base tan so that when I do go outside during the summer the allergic reaction is not as bad. One thing that I found that helps is to put a bag of ice on the hives for about 15-20 minutes. This reduces the reaction and the itching.

Take care,

Libby
Comment by Kami M. on May 23, 2009 at 2:16pm
Thank you so much! I was wondering if going to the tanning spa would help, I didn't want to waste the money if I was going to have the same reaction as being in the sun. Guess I know what I'll be doing in the near future. Thanks for the information :)
Comment by Christine Messner on May 25, 2009 at 11:23am
my son is 2 he was diagnose about 3 1/2 months ago. yesterday was our 1st really nice sunny day out and then in the evening,or even this morning he has what looks like hives and rough dry spots all over his legs and arms, I was really woundering what this was but after reading your blog I think that's what is happen to him also!
Comment by Libby on May 25, 2009 at 4:51pm
Kami,

If you lie too long the first few times you will get the same reaction. Start out for only a couple of minutes and slowly add on. As a side note, I spent some time outside over the weekend. It was sunny out. I did get a few itchy bumps but nothing compared to previous years. I didn't have to take any benadryl nor did I have to use any ice.

Take care,

Libby

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