I have barely been outside in years, but on the rare occasion, I do end up, catching the Sun, even for two minutes, I go red, and the area becomes incredibly itchy. It’s like I have an allergic reaction to the Sun. Is this a thing and what can I do about it?!
Thank you, All. That’s a very good point about medication. The only thing I’ve been taking recently is naproxen, and sometimes Co-Codamol. Also certain supplements. I’ll check this out. It’s as if I’ve suddenly developed an intolerance to sunlight since the start of Covid when I never went out. I’ve hardly been out since, maybe this is why!
no I think you are pale and interesting and burn alot
I use factor 50 - and yes if I dont, I can feel myself burning within 15 mins. I do not sunbathe
I have a rodent ulcer on my bazzooom! following vay bad sunburn on Burton bradstock beach in 1965. Three days in bed. no blistering. You know those funny open weave blankets? - the weave came out on my skin ( dermographism).
Peter, I used to tan really easily – Indian great grandfather! Half an hour of redness, followed by tan. I honestly think it must be the naproxen, which is causing the intense itching, which lasts days, and now never goes brown.
I have always been sensitive to the sun but during my early adult years it was very bad - stepped outside or sat in the sun through a window and within minutes I was out in bumps and burns. The GP advised overside long sleeve tops and basically wearing the highest factor and clothing over the top.
I walked around with dads shirts and long trousers and large hats for about 2 years.
Even now - I wear hats and factor 30 in the winter and factor 100 in the summer
RedHelen, the weird thing is, I don’t think it is my natural complexion, as I’ve never had any problem before. It’s just in the last few years when I haven’t been outside for a long time, and now taking naproxen. Guess I will have to just keep covering up.!