What is the best antihistamine for polymorphous light eruption?

Depends : It depends on your individual body. Some of my patients find Benadryl (diphenhydramine) works well but they get quite tired after taking this . Others find zyrtec works well for them and can be less sedating . Still others find Allegra or Atarax better for them . So you may have to try several of them to see if it helps your condition.

PMLE: If your pmle is severe, your dermatologist may recomend one of the following: short course of oral steroids e.g. To cover a summer holiday. Polypodium leucotomas (heliocare™) beta carotene. Hydroxychloroquine. Uvb or puva - a special form of ultraviolet treatment for several weeks in early spring. Antihistamines: oral antihistamines like Diphenhydramine (bendaryl®) have been used to treat hives an.