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3. Symptoms of a Sun Allergy

Symptoms vary depending on the type of sun allergy. Polymorphous light eruption (PMLE) causes a burning or itchy rash within two hours of sun exposure. Individuals may also experience malaise, nausea, and headache. Rarely, small fluid-filled blisters may develop. Photoallergic eruption causes tiny blisters on the skin. It is not uncommon for the skin eruptions to spread to other parts of the body. Actinic prurigo causes symptoms similar to PMLE but typically affects only the face. Solar urticaria is unique in that it causes hives within minutes of sun exposure.

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