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Sun rash is also called solallergi or polymorft lysutslett. In Scandinavia, probably 10-15 percent of the population this serious skin disease.

Who gets sun rash?
Sun rash is most common in children and adolescents, but can occur at any age. It is not uncommon for adults who have endured the sun well, suddenly develops sun rash. Sun rash often move by itself.

What is sun rash?
Sun rash is an allergic reaction in the skin. This response is triggered when ultraviolet rays hitting your skin. Most often it is the UVA, which provides sun rash, but also the UVB can cause the same reaction. The energy from the ultraviolet rays emitted in the skin and affect the cells. We do not know the exact mechanism that causes the immune system recognize these reactions as “undesirable” and starts an allergic reaction. Read the rest of this entry »