photosensitivity: Everything you need to know about Sun Allergy

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  • Опубликовано: 16 июл 2024
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    0:00 Introduction
    0:44 Types of Photosensitivity
    1:53 Symptoms of Photosensitivity
    2:32 Causes of Photosensitivity
    3:20 Treatment of Photosensitivity
    Photosensitivity is the amount to which an object reacts upon receiving photons, especially visible light. In medicine, the term is principally used for abnormal reactions of the skin, and two types are distinguished, photoallergy and phototoxicity.[1][2] The photosensitive ganglion cells in the mammalian eye are a separate class of light-detecting cells from the photoreceptor cells that function in vision. Photosensitivity is the amount to which an object reacts upon receiving photons, especially visible light. In medicine, the term is principally used for abnormal reactions of the skin, and two types are distinguished, photoallergy and phototoxicity.[1][2] The photosensitive ganglion cells in the mammalian eye are a separate class of light-detecting cells from the photoreceptor cells that function in vision. Photosensitivity is the amount to which an object reacts upon receiving photons, especially visible light. In medicine, the term is principally used for abnormal reactions of the skin, and two types are distinguished, photoallergy and phototoxicity.[1][2] The photosensitive ganglion cells in the mammalian eye are a separate class of light-detecting cells from the photoreceptor cells that function in vision.
    Sensitivity of the skin to a light source can take various forms. People with particular skin types are more sensitive to sunburn. Particular medications make the skin more sensitive to sunlight; these include most of the tetracycline antibiotics, heart drugs amiodarone, and sulfonamides. Some dietary supplements, such as St. John's Wort, include photosensitivity as a possible side effect.
    Particular conditions lead to increased light sensitivity. Patients with systemic lupus erythematosus experience skin symptoms after sunlight exposure; some types of porphyria are aggravated by sunlight. A rare hereditary condition xeroderma pigmentosum (a defect in DNA repair) is thought to increase the risk of UV-light-exposure-related cancer by increasing photosensitivity.
    Veterinary medicine
    Main article: Photosensitivity in animals
    Photosensitivity occurs in multiple species including sheep, bovine, and horses. They are classified as primary if an ingested plant contains a photosensitive substance, like hypericin in St John's wort poisoning and ingestion of biserrula (Biserrula pelecinus)[3] in sheep, or buckwheat plants (green or dried) in horses.[4]
    In hepatogenous photosensitization, the photosensitzing substance is phylloerythrin, a normal end-product of chlorophyll metabolism. [5] It accumulates in the body because of liver damage, reacts with UV light on the skin, and leads to free radical formation. These free radicals damage the skin, leading to ulceration, necrosis, and sloughing. Non-pigmented skin is most commonly affected.

Комментарии • 61

  • @Flying_Jess_ca
    @Flying_Jess_ca Год назад +10

    It is so painful… I have to scratch my arms all day in summer. . .😢

    • @MedicalCentric
      @MedicalCentric  Год назад

      I'm sorry to hear about your experience

    • @13RedCorpse
      @13RedCorpse Месяц назад

      Doesn't it help to use SPF 50+ sun cream? For me it solves the issue

    • @johnryd3r
      @johnryd3r 24 дня назад

      Me too 😢

    • @andreareyes3414
      @andreareyes3414 10 дней назад

      I know, I was hoping for some good advice other than don’t go outside all summer and just wear long sleeves while it’s 105 outside

  • @happymunchkin2812
    @happymunchkin2812 Год назад +5

    I have to wear long sleeve shirts when I’m outside and it doesn’t matter how long I been out. I’m very sensitive to the sun after I hits menopause and feels like ants crawl over my body and cause me to scratch. 😢😢

  • @daniellerandall6486
    @daniellerandall6486 8 месяцев назад

    Love this video straight to the point easy to understand.

  • @taez516
    @taez516 10 месяцев назад +2

    The sun burnt my foot .everyone thinks im lying but im not .i was standing directly in the sun for a good 5to 10 minutes.i came in my house were it was cold .my foot started to itch i thought it was a bug bite but hunny when i rubbed my foot the skin cane off .im sure the sun did it 😮

  • @shararatiIJK
    @shararatiIJK 9 месяцев назад +1

    I am so happy to watch this video. It really gave me correct and enough information. I could understand what types of allergies n skin conditions happen to our body. Doctors never give a correct and complete picture. Thank you. God bless u all.

  • @MrRdvs87
    @MrRdvs87 10 месяцев назад +1

    How much of a role does complexion play here? I’ve got 10 days off and want to get in the pool but now I have to take this medication. If complexion and sunblock won’t save me, I did notice that the bit about covering skin would so, I’ll buy a few long sleeve under armor shirts for the pool.

  • @xfactorchick
    @xfactorchick 2 года назад +17

    I am photo sensitive. I burn even with sun factor 100. I have to be super careful. My photo sensitivity is really bad.

    • @xfactorchick
      @xfactorchick 2 года назад +1

      @@roytranter8806 Secondly, my photo sensitivity is starting now in March. If I am sitting in the sun, I wear sun glasses for like 12 hours a day - polarised sun glasses, wear a hat and I wear 3/4 length sleeve tops and trousers. You can still enjoy the sun, you have to just slap on the sun screen, slap on a hat, cover up and carry a little fan, just helps with the heat.

    • @xfactorchick
      @xfactorchick 2 года назад +1

      @@roytranter8806 Is SPF 100 better?
      Sunburn protection that is only marginally better.
      Properly applied SPF 50 sunscreen blocks 98 percent of UVB rays; SPF 100 blocks 99 percent. When used correctly, sunscreen with SPF values between 30 and 50 offers adequate sunburn protection, even for people most sensitive to sunburn

    • @xfactorchick
      @xfactorchick 2 года назад

      @@roytranter8806 Photo sensitivity can't be cured, but you can manage it easily. You just have to be organized. Have spares of your sun screen, have a spare bag ready with all your stuff - sunscreen, towel, hat, polarised glasses. I have like 4 pairs of sun glasses, 4 sun screens stocked up. :-) I am not a Vampire I promise. I also love the sun, so it is a bit of a pain, I will never ever get a tan. I have Irish skin and my lovely late Father, had photo sensitivity. So I inherited it from him. I have had it since very young.

    • @xfactorchick
      @xfactorchick 2 года назад

      @@roytranter8806 Me too. Well see what the doctor says and take it from there.

    • @zannahg.g.7604
      @zannahg.g.7604 2 года назад

      I have suffer never burning but those red spots on my arms i don't know how I can live if i have to avoid sun no way i do that i need sun 🌞

  • @shrutichaudhari289
    @shrutichaudhari289 9 месяцев назад

    I have the same condition. I have to cover my whole body. I got one question tho can I go out at night at least?? Please let me know

  • @itsrtvbaby
    @itsrtvbaby 2 года назад +5

    This is now getting even worse because the magnetosphere is reaching a weak point due to the magnetic North pole moving towards the 40 degree mark, and because of increased Solar flares and CmE's from the Sun hitting the ground in the form of UV radiation.

    • @jahhosama
      @jahhosama 2 года назад +2

      the artificial race wont last long EYE AM

    • @itsrtvbaby
      @itsrtvbaby 2 года назад

      @@jahhosama They're on their way out and fast ⚡☀️

    • @innamispirit6471
      @innamispirit6471 Год назад

      They outta here

  • @wistletone
    @wistletone 11 дней назад

    I get hives in the sun. It started about 5 years ago. It’s awful. But when it happens allergy pills like Claritin help prevent/reduce it. I cover up and wear the highest sunblock. I’m trying Astaxanthin - to build sunblock from the inside out. Hoping it will help.

    • @MedicalCentric
      @MedicalCentric  11 дней назад

      Photosensitivity can be challenging, but it's great to hear that you're taking proactive steps like using sunblock and trying Astaxanthin to manage it. ❤️

  • @mrrishiraj88
    @mrrishiraj88 2 года назад +1

    👍

  • @mashooqahmed9674
    @mashooqahmed9674 3 месяца назад

    Kindly do iGE test

  • @sunnylove3171
    @sunnylove3171 Год назад +4

    I can't be in the sun long it itches and burns

  • @sajaldutta533
    @sajaldutta533 2 года назад +9

    You have not mentioned any medical treatment for sunburn allergy.

    • @a_big_loser
      @a_big_loser Год назад +1

      There probably aren't any medication treatment for photosensitive

    • @gawddessaura
      @gawddessaura Год назад

      vitamin B3

    • @manvirbhangal7612
      @manvirbhangal7612 Год назад

      @@gawddessaura does it really help? Niacinamide?

    • @gawddessaura
      @gawddessaura Год назад

      @Manvir Bhangal I researched and apparently vitamin B3 is supposed to help. I will update and let you know after my cruise in 2 weeks. I always end up with really bad, painful, itchy rashes after being in the sun... I've started taking a liquid B vitamin complex every day, so hopefully, it does work. The true test will be when I'm out in the sun all day during my vacation.

    • @JennellBarrett
      @JennellBarrett Год назад

      @@gawddessaura did it help?

  • @jen_ivypixie81
    @jen_ivypixie81 2 месяца назад +1

    I have lupus . The sun hates me

    • @Alaw726
      @Alaw726 Месяц назад

      I have lupus also. What happens to you in the sun? It causes me to experience so much pain

  • @thecommunityofnewknowledge8836
    @thecommunityofnewknowledge8836 9 месяцев назад +2

    Prime Example to who is really natural to this planet and who are visitors here

    • @bullfighter42
      @bullfighter42 3 месяца назад

      Monkey

    • @kevincastillo2704
      @kevincastillo2704 3 месяца назад +3

      Bro, what are you talking about this happened because of medicine, I was born on this planet

    • @bullfighter42
      @bullfighter42 3 месяца назад +1

      @@kevincastillo2704 dont listen to him, just a hateful victim

  • @gaild1058
    @gaild1058 2 года назад +1

    What about Photo sensitivity and HRT

    • @anjirichards8377
      @anjirichards8377 Год назад

      @Gail D Have you noticed a connection between the two? I was wondering the same thing.

    • @gaild1058
      @gaild1058 Год назад

      @@anjirichards8377 There might be a connection

    • @anjirichards8377
      @anjirichards8377 Год назад

      @@gaild1058 wow! If you find out any information, please be so kind as to let me know. Thanks.

  • @MatoMarek
    @MatoMarek 21 час назад

    I've photosenstivity caused by medication. On Sunny days I get Burned even if I use SPF 50.

    • @MedicalCentric
      @MedicalCentric  11 часов назад

      It's essential to avoid prolonged sun exposure and wear protective clothing even with SPF 50, as some medications can increase photosensitivity. ❤️

  • @ctznx9039
    @ctznx9039 2 месяца назад

    I wasn’t till
    I took
    Certain antibiotics and
    Now I’m fucked

  • @allyjay7395
    @allyjay7395 2 года назад

    I'm polymorphic whatever and i hate my life

  • @CoachDeeFree
    @CoachDeeFree 2 года назад +3

    Geez that must suck.

    • @Wildemoose
      @Wildemoose 2 года назад +5

      Yea sis I urge you to inform your sisters about what’s taking place on this planet. The sun is burning the palm colored ppl this year. Spread the word. Now we rise ✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿

    • @stacimarie3
      @stacimarie3 2 года назад

      @@Wildemoose Lmao black people can 100% be allergic to the sun too. Get outta here with that shit.

    • @4047530025
      @4047530025 Год назад

      It does so bad

  • @amore3243
    @amore3243 2 года назад +1

    HAHAH

  • @meganelisha7650
    @meganelisha7650 Месяц назад

    Actinic folliculitis here 🥲