You can be allergic to the sun. A sun allergy—sometimes also called photosensitivity—occurs when the skin is hypersensitive to ultraviolet (UV) rays, which the sun naturally emits. Signs of ...

For many, summer is all about sun-soaked days and warm, carefree evenings. But for some, the change in season isn’t all golden glows and beach days. A sudden increase in ultraviolet (UV ...

After many tests and consultations, doctors finally settled on a diagnosis: Cholinergic and solar urticaria - Carrie was allergic to heat and the sun. Carrie, a lover of sunny weather, was devastated.

Her skin is super sensitive to the sun's rays and if she goes outside during the daytime it can cause lots of problems, including severe sunburn. Olivia's condition is called xeroderma pigmentosum.