Support Group for Sun Sensitive People
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We are a support group for people who suffer from sun sensitivities such as solar urticaria, lupus, porphyria, sun rash, sun hives, photosensitivity, sun allergy, rheumatoid arthritis, xeroderma pigmentosum, albinism and more. We share our experiences and ways of coping and living with sun sensitivity such as sunscreens, clothing, hats, sunglasses and the effectiveness of medical treatments.
 
  

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Information by our group

Sunscreens

Sun Protection


Diagnosing Photosensitivity
What's wrong with me?
   Diagnostic chart
     

Sun Sensitive Conditions

  Causes of Photosensitivity

  Chemicals
  Drugs/medications 
    

  
Cures/Treatments
     PUVA Therapy
   

 
Research
    Actinic prurigo
    PMLE Research
    Hereditary PMLE
    Lupus Research
 
Sun Protection
    Sunscreen research
    
Drug Treatments
  Cyclosporine R&D
  

 

 

Sunscreen Reviews

Group Member Reviews

To review a new sunscreen, start a new message with the subject: Sunscreen Review - name of sunscreen." I will add the link to this page. 

To review a sunscreen on this page, just click the link, and add your review.

Sunscreen Protection Message Link
Anthelios XL sunscreen, SPF 50+, PPD 30 UVB, UVA,  http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/sun1/messages/117?xm=1&threaded=1&m=e 
Coppertone "Shade" SPF 45 sunblock with Parsol 1789 UVB, UVA http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/sun1/messages/22?xm=1&threaded=1&m=e 
Total Block SPF 65 UVB, UVA http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/sun1/messages/24?xm=1&threaded=1&m=e 
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunblock SPF 55 with Helioplex UVB, UVA http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/sun1/messages/87?xm=1&threaded=1&m=e 
Elta Block 32   http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/sun1/message/225?xm=1&threaded=1&m=e  
Blue Lizard SPORT 30+   http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/sun1/message/300?xm=1&threaded=1&m=e  
All Terrain Terra Sport 30+   http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/sun1/message/297?xm=1&threaded=1&m=e  

 

Makeupalley.com also has sunscreen reviews.  Most of the reviews discuss how sticky, white etc. a sunscreen is. Most reviews do not consider how well the sunscreen protects for sun sensitive people.  But the reviews give good input before you decide to buy a sunscreen.

http://makeupalley.com/product/searching.asp/x=y/brand=0/categoryid=22/Sunscreen/

 


Do consult with your doctor regarding any treatments or medical advice suggested by this website.  We are not doctors, we are people trying to learn about our conditions and better our lives. We try to be accurate, but the articles and advice may have errors or even give bad advice.
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