Moderate Summer Sun Exposure Can Help Relieve Eczema Symptoms, But Here’s How To Do It Safely

Moderate Sun Exposure Can Help Relieve Eczema Symptoms.

Eczema/Atopic Dermatitis is a skin inflammatory disorder – and as moderate sunshine provides an anti-inflammatory effect, it can help to relieve Eczema symptoms. That’s why most people experience a lessening of eczema symptoms during the summer months, when the skin is exposed to sunlight.

Sunshine provides natural energy in the form of UV rays. It’s the UV rays that help improve eczema.  Similarly, Phototherapy, treating the skin with different wavelengths of UV light in a dermatologist’s office uses the same beneficial UV rays in a controlled setting, to minimize the risk of sun damage, over-exposure, or skin cancer – while helping to reduce the itch and inflammation of eczema.

Don’t Overdo Sun Exposure – It Can Damage Your Skin

While moderate exposure can be helpful, UV overexposure can lead to:

• Skin Cancer
• Premature Wrinkles/Aging Skin
• Eye Damage – including cataracts and eyelid cancers.
• Sunburns, Blistering

The key is moderate sun exposure, and sun protection via clothing, sunscreens, and hats.

Damage for Sun Exposure Is Cumulative

Keep in mind that sun damage builds up over a lifetime, which increases your risk of developing skin cancer, and premature wrinkles/skin aging.

Sun exposure also dries out the skin, so be sure to apply a moisturizer before sun exposure and at least 30 minutes prior to applying a sunscreen.

While Moderate Sun Exposure Can Be Beneficial, The Heat and Sweat Can Cause Eczema Symptoms

While moderate sunshine feels good, it’s the heat that causes sweat, which leads to itching, photosensitivity, and other eczema symptoms.

Try to avoid extreme heat, seek shade, particularly during 11 am – 3 pm when the sun’s rays are at their hottest.

Keep a spray bottle of water or cold compresses on hand to cool down your skin, then gently dry off your skin with a soft, clean towel.

Make sure to drink lots of water to keep your body and skin hydrated.

Protect Your Skin to Avoid Sunburn

Eczema sufferers are extremely sensitive, so you need to be vigilant in choosing sunscreen, clothing, towels, and bedding.

Sunscreen Use Is Mandatory

• Find a broad-spectrum sunscreen with a high SPF (30 or higher) designed for sensitive skin. Even a nice-smelling fragrance can cause skin irritation.
• Do a patch test 5 days prior to sun exposure to make sure it doesn’t bother your skin. Test a small patch on your forearm, once a day for 5 days to make sure it doesn’t cause a reaction or sting. A 5-day test is recommended, as sensitization can take time to develop.
• Buy sunscreen new every year. Discard old sunscreen after one year. Store it in a cool, dry place, keeping it in the shade when outdoors.
• Apply a generous amount, as to be effective, it must stay on your skin’s surface, and not be absorbed. Avoid rubbing it in, as this could trigger itchiness. Apply gently.
• Re-apply 1 oz. of sunscreen every 2 hours and after swimming or sweating. This means that a family of four would go through an entire 8 oz. bottle of sunscreen in one afternoon.
• Make sure you apply to those hard-to-reach areas – ears, back of neck, top of the head, between toes, and tops of your feet.

Wear Clothing, Sunglasses, Hats, As Sun Protection

There is special anti-UV clothing available, but regular fabrics can also help. Darker colors, and fabrics that are tightly woven provide the best UV protection.

Take Special Precautions During Outdoor Activities

After outdoor activities, rinse with clean water, gently dry off, then re-apply sunscreen.

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