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   What is sun rash?

   • Sun rash is a reaction that causes red bumps, blisters, or patches after exposure to sunlight. You might feel itchiness or a burning sensation. Polymorphous light eruption (PMLE) is the most common type of sun rash.

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   What does a sun rash look like?

   • A sun rash—medically known as polymorphic light eruption—is a red, itchy rash that appears on the skin due to sunlight exposure. Sometimes confused with a sun allergy, a sun rash is an autoimmune response that begins in the spring and typically ends by fall. This article will cover what a sun rash looks like, its symptoms, causes, and treatment.

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   When does sun rash appear?

   • Sun rash typically appears several hours or days after sun exposure. It can develop anywhere on the body that’s exposed to sunlight. Some kinds of sun rash occur on skin that’s usually covered in the fall and winter, such as your chest or arms. Characteristics of the rash can vary between people depending on skin type, but they can include:

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   How long does a sun rash last?

   • An itchy or burning rash appears within hours, or up to 2 to 3 days after exposure to sunlight. It lasts for up to 2 weeks, healing without scarring. The rash usually appears on the parts of the skin exposed to sunlight, typically the head, neck, chest and arms. The face is not always affected. The rash can take many different forms (polymorphic):

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   What causes sunburn & sun rash?

   • Family history: A close blood relative with polymorphous light eruption appears to increase the risk. There is a family history association in about 50% of the people with the condition. A sunburn and sun rash are both the result of exposure to the sun. However, symptoms and causes may differ.

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   What is the difference between a sunburn and a rash?

   • A sunburn and sun rash are both the result of exposure to the sun. However, symptoms and causes may differ. Sunburn occurs due to UV exposure that damages the skin’s outermost layer. In contrast, a sun rash is a reaction by a person’s immune system to: It can also result from a metabolic or genetic disorder.

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   Symptoms of polymorphic light eruption. An itchy or burning rash appears within hours, or up to 2 to 3 days after exposure to sunlight. It lasts for up to 2 weeks, healing without scarring. The rash usually appears on the parts of the skin exposed to sunlight, typically the head, neck, chest and arms. The face is not always affected.

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   Jul 27, 2023 · A sun rash—medically known as polymorphic light eruption—is a red, itchy rash that appears on the skin due to sunlight exposure. Sometimes confused with a sun allergy, a sun rash is an autoimmune response that begins in the spring and typically ends by fall.

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   Dec 10, 2021 · Sun rash is a type of photodermatosis, where exposure to sunlight causes a reaction on your skin. One common sun rash is called polymorphous light eruption (PMLE), sometimes also called a sun ...

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   Feb 15, 2023 · A sun rash — known medically as a polymorphic light eruption — is a skin reaction due to sun exposure. It may cause irritation but does not usually result in serious complications.

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   Oct 22, 2023 · Polymorphic light eruption (PMLE) is a rash which comes on after being in strong sunlight. It looks like reddened skin with raised red spots or small blisters. It is generally itchy and uncomfortable. It can feel sore or burning. It occurs most often on areas of skin that haven't seen the sun for a while - it is more common on the arms and the ...

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   Apr 10, 2024 · A sun rash causes red, itchy bumps on your chest, arms, and legs after sun exposure. Polymorphic light eruption is the most common type.

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   Mar 15, 2022 · Polymorphous light eruption is a rash that affects parts of the body that are exposed to more sunlight as daylight hours get longer, such as the front of the neck and chest. Polymorphous means that the rash can have many forms, such as tiny bumps, raised areas or blisters. The reaction usually happens during spring and early summer when ...