Basking in the sun can cause a number of health conditions, from sunburn to skin cancer. But can you be allergic to the sun, too?
The short answer is, yes, you can have an allergic reaction to ultraviolet light from the sun. A sun allergy produces an itchy rash that may present as red bumps, red patches, blisters or hives on the sun-exposed areas of the skin, Dr. Debra Jaliman, a board-certified dermatologist based in New York and a member of the American Academy of Dermatology, told Live Science.
