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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
Does my Child have a sun allergy?
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
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Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Jun 13, 2000 12:00AM
, Jun 13, 2000 12:00AM
Teresa:
Any rash that comes and goes that fast is more likely to be prickly heat than allergy. In any case, it isn't something to be concerned about, unless it bothers him more than it it probably does. Just use a broad-specturm (UVA/UVB) sunblock (a hat is even better!) and pay no attention to it, is my advice.
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
Any rash that comes and goes that fast is more likely to be prickly heat than allergy. In any case, it isn't something to be concerned about, unless it bothers him more than it it probably does. Just use a broad-specturm (UVA/UVB) sunblock (a hat is even better!) and pay no attention to it, is my advice.
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
