Cancun Forum: Heat Rash? Allergic Reaction?

Hi, I get the same thing from the sun. Mine is an alergy to the sun. I have a perscription because it can get so bad. But you can take benedryl at night and it usually will help through the day, in my case anyway. I have never had this before until a couple of years ago so I dont know what the deal is. Hope this helps.

Purplebuttafly

Yeah I didn't start getting this but just 2, maybe 3 years ago... It wouldn't be so bad if it didn't sting or itch ALL the time, it even bothers me in my sleep. I did take some allergy medicine one day while in Cancun, and it did help with the itching and stinging....I guess I will just have to keep on doing that. I am going to the lake this weekend, so I am going to experiment and see if I can NOT get the rash....I just wish I knew how to avoid it.....

Hi ..... I think you have a case of sun poisoning ....... check with you doctor to make for sure, but this sounds exactly like the symptoms. There are over the counter things you can buy specifically for it - ask the pharmacist.

I agree with you, I think it is sun poisoning.

The only thing that seems to help mine not hurt and actually helps it go away besides the medicine is Hemp Body Butter from the Body Shop. It just helps it not itch and stuff, since that makes it way worse it just kinda helps you not focus on it . I will warn you though it is very thick and greasy and it has a strong Hemp oder it does not smell the best.

Purplebuttafly

I have experienced this. I try to buy better suncreens like Neutrogena. This year I used Origins. Didn't break out at all. I wonder if somehow it has to do with the amount of sun you are getting and the type of sunscreen used. When my tan is built up, I don't break out.

One thing I guess I should mention is I dont ever use sunscreen so in my case it is not the sunscreen affecting me. Maybe it is lack of I have no idea...

Hi Guys!!!

know exactly what youare talking about, my husband gets it when he has been in the pool activities too long and has not applied enough sunscreen. It starts as a mild burn, but before you know it it starts to twinge and itch and it does have a rash appearance. We call it prickley heat. It drove him crazy while he tried to sleep!!!! We did find a spray that subdued the twinges and itch, it contained Litocaine, this freezes the outer layer of skin that it is applied to. THis was such relief for him as he was ready to claw his own shoulders off. It worked really well. When we returned to Canada we went to our doctor and he did agree that it was a form of sun poisoning that is created from overexposer and dehydration!!!! Alcohol drinks are not included. Ever since we have followed these rules taken the spray on every vacation and been fine.

Can is white and Blue, can't remember the name, but will post when I find.

Cheers.............................................................LD

Lornadeee, that stuff sounds great do let us know the name. That is probably what I have since like I said I dont use sunscreen ( I do in Cancun), and I am a big soda drinker so I know I do not hydrate myself well at all. Plus if I use the tanning bed it is way bad just like your husband I even have a few scars from scratching it too much. Anyway thanks for the info

Purplebuttafly