Sun allergy on hands

With the arrival of summer, the time for rest and vacations begins. People en masse strive to go to the sea, to the dacha, to forest houses, or just to relax in nature. Everyone is in a hurry to show off their golden tan. But not everyone thinks about the harmful effects of the sun's rays. Everyone knows that prolonged exposure to the scorching sun leads to skin irritation and burns. But more and more often the sun has become allergic. Photodermatitis manifests itself to a greater extent on the face, arms and décolleté.

Symptoms of photodermatosis

Symptoms of the disease will be visible immediately. The exposed areas of the skin are covered with red spots. Then itching and burning of the skin will become noticeable. Rarely, but there have been cases of allergic rhinitis. Allergies are characterized by profuse blistering rashes, hives, and Quincke's edema. The patient can get burns of the first and second degree.

Prolonged exposure to the sun provokes dizziness, up to and including loss of consciousness. The patient has an unexpected increase in body temperature and a drop in blood pressure. In severe cases, asthma attacks and anaphylactic shock occur, which is very dangerous, due to its potential for death.

First of all, all these signs appear on the skin of the face and hands. Moreover, in different parts of the hands, different manifestations. If you do not start treatment therapy in a timely manner, the rash will spread over the entire surface of the skin. It is characterized by dryness, peeling, itching, papule formation, and burning.

Types of sun allergies

• Phototraumatic reaction. It occurs in absolutely all people after prolonged exposure to the sun. It manifests itself in the form of burns. In such cases, you must immediately move to the shadow. This reaction is inherent even in a healthy body.
• Phototoxic reaction. The manifestations are already more serious: blisters, swelling of the skin, eczema. This type of photodermatosis provokes the use of certain medicines, food, cosmetics.
• Photoallergic reaction. It appears as a result of lowered immunity. The rash spreads all over the body and the pigmentation of the skin changes. The skin becomes rough, rough. This type of reaction is typical for allergy sufferers. Symptoms appear even with the slightest contact with sunlight.

Causes of sun allergies on the hands

Scientists distinguish between endogenous and exogenous types of photodermatitis. The exogenous type occurs as a result of contact with the skin of certain substances, which, when interacting with the sun, provoke a reaction. Or, eating certain foods in the sun can cause allergies. This type of photodermatitis occurs when a large amount of toxic substances accumulate in the human body. Photodermatosis of an endogenous nature is a congenital pathology. It arises as a result of standing systems and organs. Such patients suffer from weakened immunity and metabolic disorders.

People with a Celtic skin type are susceptible to allergies. Heredity plays an important role. Pregnant women should be especially careful - their body weakens and immunity does not always cope with allergens. Some products and things familiar to us act as provocateurs. It can be the most common antibacterial soap. After use, its particles remain on the skin of the hands. As a result of exposure to sunlight, redness and itching occur.

Any perfumes, perfumes, deodorants and cosmetics reacting with the sun cause hives and burning of the skin at the site of application. Also, you cannot use decorative cosmetics while on the beach. And not all essential oils are safe. Paradoxically, sunscreens are allergens if they contain para-aminobenzoic acid or benzophenones.

The use of the following medications provokes photodermatosis:

• Antibiotics (macrolides, antimycotics, tetracyclines);
• Antihistamines;
• Oral contraceptives;
• Cardiac medications;
• Corticosteroids.

If the composition of skin care products includes nettle, chamomile, quinoa, buttercup, then interacting with ultraviolet light can cause dermatitis. And plants such as St. John's wort, clover, sweet clover provoke urticaria and Quincke's edema.

Allergy treatment

First of all, the patient needs to avoid contact with direct sunlight. If photodermatitis manifests itself on the hands, use ointments and creams. These funds are divided into hormonal and non-hormonal, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial. The skin on the hands is less sensitive than on the face or décolleté, so choosing the right ointment is not difficult. Doctors often prescribe hormonal ointments to relieve symptoms as soon as possible, and then, as general therapy, non-hormonal creams and ointments are recommended to consolidate the effect.

Hormonal ointments should be used very carefully and as directed by a doctor. The composition includes hormones, usually of plant origin. Penetrating through the skin, they are quickly absorbed into the bloodstream and begin their healing effect. But you should not use hormonal creams for pregnant women, so as not to harm the fetus. We suggest that you familiarize yourself with some of them:

The following hormonal ointments have the maximum depth of penetration and ultrafast action: Dermovate, Halciderm, Galcinonid. Among non-hormonal ointments, there is much more choice. These drugs can be used anywhere on the body, including the hands. The following non-hormonal agents will help to enhance skin regeneration:

From the influence of sunlight, the skin on the hands often becomes dry and the wounds begin to scar. It is not uncommon to find peeling of the skin of the hands. And if you do not pay attention to this, then such an allergic reaction will lead to chronic psoriasis, which will spread to other parts of the body (as a rule, these are the elbows and knees). To avoid this aggravation of the situation, moisturizers are used. Any fat-based baby creams are suitable as such nutrients. La Cree cream is made on a natural basis. It contains walnut oil, avocado, string, violet extract. A fairly light cream that does not leave greasy marks on the body and clothes. It is prescribed for eczema, allergic dermatitis, dry and cracked skin. Eliminates skin peeling after sunburn. It has no restrictions on its use - it is allowed even for newborns.

Another nutrient is Emolium cream. It is applied to dry ulcerative formations of the skin of the hands and face, since these areas of the body are the most unprotected. Prevents skin dehydration after prolonged sun exposure. Also used for the prevention of allergic skin.

According to the result of multiple international checks and tests, Emolium is an absolutely safe hypoallergenic drug.

Lipikar cream and balm is prescribed for allergic manifestations on the skin of the hands. In a short time, the drug eliminates flaking and roughness of the skin. Promotes rapid wound healing and skin regeneration. Thanks to its composition of Shea Butter and Canola Oil, it restores the lipid layer and subcutaneous fat. As an excipient, the cream contains glycerin, which allows you to moisturize the skin from the first minutes. Mustela cream strengthens the top layer of the skin, nourishes it. Very quickly relieves irritation and peeling of the integument. Due to its mild action, it is allowed to be used by children from birth and women during pregnancy.

The symptoms of photodermatosis, wherever they appear, need to be treated from the inside. For this, antihistamines of three generations are used. The first generation includes such funds: Suprastin, Promethazine, Clemastine, Peritol. These drugs have a healing effect quickly enough, but they do not last long. They also have a large list of side effects: nausea, vomiting, tachycardia, drowsiness, low blood pressure, headache, dizziness, heart rhythm disturbances. The first generation is used for the initial manifestations of allergies. In case of complications, these drugs are inappropriate to use.

The second and third generation are fairly modern drugs. When developing them, all the previous shortcomings were taken into account. Antihistamines of these groups in rare cases can cause side reactions in the form of headaches or nausea. It does not have a sedative effect, so there are no restrictions on its use. A decrease in symptoms occurs within the first half hour after administration and lasts for two days. Such drugs as Claritin, Zyrtec, Kestin belong to the second generation, and Telfast, Erius and Acelastin belong to the third.

Any skin manifestations of photodermatitis on the hands indicate the presence of a large amount of toxic substances in the body. You need to get rid of them. Various sorbents will help with this. Sometimes it is enough to use only them to get rid of hives and dermatitis on the hands.

Sorbents that are intended for the treatment of allergies:

Folk remedies

If you experience a burning or itching sensation on your hands after sun exposure, cool your hands under unsalted water. Treatment of photodermatitis on the hands is complicated by the fact that it is impossible to protect them from contact with the sun. Therefore, you need to constantly resort to therapeutic and preventive measures. Narodniks developed and tested a fairly large number of effective recipes.

Trays made from herbs such as chamomile, hops, dandelion, string, nettle, and St. John's wort can help soothe skin and relieve itching. Any herbs can be used in small quantities (at least two types). Cream-based compresses are often used to relieve symptoms. To do this, you can mix any baby cream with sea buckthorn oil. Lotions from lemon balm, mint and calendula are also used. An effective remedy for removing rashes and red spots is blue clay, which has healing trace elements. This agent is prone to absorbing gases and toxins. It should be applied before bedtime. The result is achieved in a short time.

Eating beet juice helps to quickly get rid of rashes and itching. And celery juice, drunk three times a day, three tablespoons, will quickly remove toxins from the body. Shilajit is indispensable for any treatment. This product is of exclusively organic origin. You need to use its solutions. In pharmacies, it is sold in different forms, but the best will be mummy in tablets. One tablet contains the daily dosage. It is simply diluted in a glass of water and drunk in the morning before breakfast.

Cucumber and potato lotions will help cool the skin. And radish seeds can be used to make an ointment. A spoonful of seeds must be crushed into powder, mixed with a little hot water. This gruel should be applied to burns for 20-30 minutes. Woodlice compress will quickly relieve hand irritation. It is applied to cleansed skin before bedtime. In the morning, you should remove such a compress and cleanse the skin with hydrogen peroxide.

Cranberries are common throughout the year. Therefore, it will not be difficult to prepare an ointment from their juice. For you need to mix the same amount of juice and petroleum jelly. The ointment is applied to the skin as needed. Another ointment is rice starch and glycerin. These ingredients are also taken in different quantities. After using it, the skin of the hands will speed up its healing and become nourishing and less rough. Simple honey will help to save from allergic manifestations.