Around 1 in 5 people experience an itchy, red rash from sun exposure. Even though the sun is almost 93 million miles away, it can have profound effects on our skin. Just a few minutes spent ...

Your new skin is delicate and more susceptible to irritation. A sun rash can develop within 3 days of sun exposure, which may last for up to 2 weeks. Apply a cool compress and aloe vera gel to ...

Beyond skin rashes that can develop, exposure to the sun can cause those living with lupus to experience increased disease activity with symptoms such as joint pains, weakness, fatigue and fever.

Symptoms of a poison sumac rash typically appear 8 to 48 hours after exposure and can last for weeks. For some people, their first reaction may not appear until 7-10 days after exposure.

“This rash is called polymorphous light eruption (PMLE) and tends to occur around 30 minutes after sun exposure, with or without sunscreen,” Central Sydney Dermatology principal Dr Stephen ...