How do you treat polymorphic eruption?

How do you treat polymorphic eruption?

Treatments for polymorphic light eruption

1. Sunscreen. You may be prescribed sunscreens to help prevent the rash developing.
2. Steroid creams and ointments. A GP can prescribe corticosteroid (steroid) cream or ointment that’s only applied when the rash appears.
3. Desensitisation or UV treatment.
4. Hardening or toughening.
5. Vitamin D.

How do I stop PMLE?

Prevention

1. Avoid sun exposure during hours of peak sun ray intensity.
2. Use sunscreen.
3. Apply generous amounts of sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 30.
4. Apply sunscreen 30 minutes before sun exposure so that it has time to penetrate the skin.
5. Wear a sun hat.
6. Wear sunglasses with UV protection.

Does Polymorphic Eruption go away?

Polymorphous light eruption usually goes away on its own without scarring within 10 days. People with severe or persistent rashes may need treatment with medication.

How do you live with a polymorphic light eruption?

People living with PMLE should avoid exposure to sunlight, especially between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., when UV rays are strongest. Using high SPF, broad-spectrum sunscreen and wearing protective clothing helps minimize UV light exposure. Some patients benefit from phototherapy as a way to “harden” the skin.

Is polymorphous light eruption autoimmune?

Conclusion Polymorphous light eruption is a long-standing, slowly ameliorating disease with some tendency to development of autoimmune disease or thyroid disorder, especially in female patients, but the risk for lupus erythematosus is not increased.

Do Antihistamines help PMLE?

The acute condition This may be treated with: Topical steroids or a short course of oral steroids. Antihistamines, which may help pruritus (but note that phenothiazines can also cause photosensitivity).

How do you treat polymorphous light eruption naturally?

Lifestyle and home remedies

1. Applying anti-itch cream. Try an over-the-counter (nonprescription) anti-itch cream, which may include products containing at least 1 percent hydrocortisone.
2. Taking antihistamines.
3. Using cold compresses.
4. Leaving blisters alone.
5. Taking a pain reliever.

Can antihistamines help photosensitivity?

To treat chemical photosensitivity reactions, corticosteroids are applied to the skin and the substance that is causing the reaction is avoided. Solar urticaria can be difficult to treat, but doctors may try histamine (H1) blockers (antihistamines), corticosteroids, or sunscreens.

Is Vitamin D good for PMLE?

Conclusions: PLE patients have low 25(OH)D serum levels. 311 nm UVB phototherapy that prevented PLE symptoms increased those levels. Thus, we speculate that boosting levels of vitamin D may be important in ameliorating PLE.