In childhood, allergic reactions to various irritants can often be noted, including in the sun. This phenomenon is called photodermatitis. If the child has fair skin, red hair, freckles, then he is more prone to the appearance of allergic reactions in the case of being in direct sunlight.
Allergy in the sun in a child in the spring: the causes
Allergy to sunlight is caused by the excessive influence of ultraviolet rays on the delicate skin of the baby.
- genetic predisposition;
- sunscreen, which contains paraaminobenzoic acid, which can cause allergic reactions under the influence of ultraviolet;
- allergens, accumulated on the skin of the baby, for example, on flowering plants.
How is the allergy in the sun?
The allergy in a child in the sun has the following symptoms:
- itching;
- rashes on the body;
- nasal congestion;
- lacrimation.
How to cure allergies in the sun?
If the baby has a rash on the skin, there are bubbles, then immediately take him to the shade and provide first aid: rinse with cool water, give the baby tea with lemon, and also an antihistamine, for example, fenistil syrup, suprastin . It is also necessary to lubricate the affected area of the skin with panthenol or another ointment containing lanolin, methiuracil. Also, the skin is lubricated with Fenistil ointment, psyclenghals. When using any medication, the age of the child should be taken into account.
To reduce pain, a 2% solution of anestezine can be used as a cold lotion on the affected surface of the skin.
If the degree of allergy is light, then the child can do wraps with
To avoid the appearance of negative skin reactions in the sun, it is necessary to remember simple rules: sunbathing with the baby should be until noon, or after 16.00, when the sun does not bite so much. In order not to have an allergy to the sun in the baby, it must be placed under the shadow of the trees. This will avoid not only allergies, but also sunburn.