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Medical Conditions - Solar Urticaria

Solar urticaria is otherwise known as sun allergy. It is a condition of having hives on the sun-exposed areas of the skin. Reddish spots or welts may appear on the skin. It gets cleared within an hour or after avoiding sunlight exposure. Using broad-spectrum sunscreen and dark clothing photoprotection can help to manage it.

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Solar Urticaria- Etiology, Pathophysiology, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Solar urticaria is a chronic disorder wherein the skin becomes sensitive to sun exposure resulting in red itchy rashes and sometimes swellings.

4 min readJune 6, 2023