Seen that? - Sun Allergies or Photosensitivity

Filed in archive Best of on April 3, 2010

Sun Allergies or Photosensitivity Allergies

Spring has come and it seems that not only is this a season for allergies for those who suffer from hay fever but also for those who have sun allergy. What is sun allergy? A quick look at Wikipedia and Answers.com says that xeroderma pigmentosum is a genetic disease characterized by the inability of an individual to repair damage brought about by UV radiation, making them hypersensitive to sun exposure. Seems to [...] Read More


Website and Support Group for People With Sun Allergies Allergies

Some of the most popular entries in this blog are those tackling sun allergies or photosensitivities. I have to admit that I really do not know much about the condition as I don't personally know anyone suffering from such disorder. If you ended up on this blog in search of information about solar urticaria, sun allergies or other kinds of photosensitivities, let me refer you to a website that has [...] Read More


Do You Also Have Sun Allergies? Allergies

One of the most visited in this blog is my entry on actinic prurigo, a skin disorder that is triggered by photosensitivity or an allergic reaction to exposure to sunlight/UV light. I'd like to bring out another comment left in that entry, in the hopes that more people will get to read it. raven Lovecraft wrote: I'm always been sensitive to light and heat, though until I was 14 it wasn't more [...] Read More


Have Pets, Even With Allergies - Allergizer Webhosting Weblog

Face it, pets and allergies can go hand and hand. But there are ways to have pets even if you have allergies to animals. You're going to have to be proactive and change some of your habits, but it'll be worth it to have that sweet little guy or girl looking up at you every day. First we need to talk medications. You know there are allergy medicines out [...] Read More


Sponsored Post: Taming Your Pet Allergies Straightfromthedoc

We all love our pets, but those of us with allergy issues can pay a high price for the love of an animal. A good number of pet owners know they are allergic to their furry friends, but who wants to give up someone who loves them unconditionally? According to this advice from Aprilaire, we may not have to: Studies indicate that more than 70% of U.S. households currently own one [...] Read More