Please consult with your physician regarding your medical care. Your browser may allow you to search this web page for a keyword or phrase by using the find command. Whenever I go to the tanning bed or lie in the sun, even if I don't burn, I break out in wheals that itch. The last time I went to the tanning bed, I stayed for five minutes and had the rash and itch for three days. This happens every time I am exposed to sunlight.
Photosensitivity is a common reaction to the sun.
It is defined as a heightened reaction to light from the sun or artificial sources, usually following consumption of medications or foods. Some skin products can cause a reaction called photo contact dermatitis. A photoallergic reaction is a result of changes in your immune system. When this occurs, your skin may have a severe reaction each time it is exposed to sunlight. Your photosensitive reaction usually will disappear within a week after you begin protecting your skin from light exposure and avoiding the sensitizing substance.