What exactly is sun poison?!
Question:
What exactly is sun poison?
I've heard of sun poisoning...but what exactly is it? What are the symptoms of it? How long does it last, and how soon after getting too much sun do these symptoms occur?
Answers:
Symptoms of sun poisoning are fever, nausea, vomiting fatigue, dizziness, red skin rash or chills. Seek medical attention should this happen during your vacation, don’t wait until you get back home to treat it.
"Sun poisoning" is really an allergic reaction to the sun that occurs when skin is exposed to sunlight for the first time in the early spring, or during a winter vacation. While people with light skin are most susceptible to sunburn, sun allergy affects people of all skin colors.
If people with sun allergy venture to the beach at all, you can probably find them in a floppy hat, under an umbrella. Or, at least, that's where they should be. Below, Henry W. Lim, MD, chair of the department of dermatology at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan, talks about how to prevent and treat allergic reactions to the sun, as well as rashes triggered by sunscreen ingredients.
Hope this helps!