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What can be the cause of being allergic to the sun, whenever im in the sun my skin gets irritated and itchy and it also burns?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Sun allergy: Sun Allergy is a very real thing. For more information check this out: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/sun-allergy/symptoms-causes/syc-20378077

Answered 3/25/2022

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A member asked:

What can be the cause of being allergic to the sun, whenever im in the sun my skin gets irritated and itchy and it also burns?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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