Do Sun bumps go away?
Sun rash typically goes away within 10 to 14 days, depending on the underlying cause. It’s treatable, but in order to prevent it from recurring or to minimize it if it happens again, there are steps you need to take.
Why do I get bumps after being in the sun?
Polymorphous light eruption, also known as polymorphic light eruption, is a rash caused by sun exposure in people who have developed sensitivity to sunlight. The rash usually appears as red, tiny bumps or slightly raised patches of skin.
How do you treat sun bumps?
To do this, you should:
- Drink plenty of water.
- Place cold, damp compresses on the blisters to take some of the heat out of your skin.
- Apply moisturizer with aloe on the burn.
- Don’t pick or pop the blisters.
- Take ibuprofen (Advil) to reduce swelling and significant discomfort.
- Avoid sun exposure until the blisters heal.
How do you get rid of sun allergy?
These steps may help relieve sun allergy symptoms:
- Avoid sun exposure. Most sun allergy symptoms improve in less than a day or two if you keep the affected skin out of the sun.
- Stop using medications that make you sensitive to light.
- Apply skin moisturizers.
- Use soothing skin remedies.
What is a home remedy for sun rash?
A cold bath or the application of aloe vera gel can help soothe these symptoms. OTC medicines and lotions can help heal a sun rash. It doesn’t lead to other medical complications and doesn’t always need medical intervention. It usually goes away within a fortnight.
Why am I suddenly allergic to the sun?
Sun allergies are triggered by changes that occur in sun-exposed skin. It is not clear why the body develops this reaction. However, the immune system recognizes some components of the sun-altered skin as “foreign,” and the body activates its immune defenses against them.

David Nilsen is the former editor of Fourth & Sycamore. He is a member of the National Book Critics Circle. You can find more of his writing on his website at davidnilsenwriter.com and follow him on Twitter as @NilsenDavid.