What would you miss most if you were suddenly allergic to the sun?

[SphynxUK]

[abc3643]

In a sense, I already am and many people are...
It's called "photophobia" in which bright light is bothersome to us. I also have "photic sneeze reflex" although it's not as bad as when I was a kid.

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www.healthline.com/.../photic-sneeze-reflex

TITLE: Why Do I Sneeze in Bright Light (and Other Unusual Stimuli)?

HEADING: What’s photic sneeze reflex?

Sneezing is a natural response that removes irritants from your nose. But while it’s common to sneeze with a cold or allergies, some people also sneeze when exposed to bright light and other stimuli.

Photic sneeze reflex is also known, somewhat humorously, as autosomal dominant compelling helio-ophthalmic outburst (ACHOO syndrome). It’s a condition characterized by successive sneezing induced by bright light.

This is different from a normal sneeze, which is triggered by an infection or an irritant.

Photic sneeze reflex affects about 11 to 35 percent of the population, yet it isn’t well studied. According to a 1995 study Trusted Source in the Journal of the American Optometric Association, the majority of photic sneezers are female and white.

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HEADING: Causes of photic sneeze reflex
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The actual cause of photic sneeze reflex is unknown.

One theory is that sneezing involves the optic nerve. A change in light may stimulate this nerve, creating the same sensation as having an irritant in the nose. This sensation could possibly be responsible for the sneeze.

Another theory is that light exposure causes eye tears, which briefly empty into the nose. This might also cause temporary irritation in the nose and sneezing.

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[Sonorous]

I would miss the ease of being able to go outside as quickly as I want and staying out there as long as I want.

[FictionalCharacter]

I’m actually allergic to the sun. I get sun burn rashes whenever I’m in high temperatures like 90-100 degrees. Even trying to find the proper sunblock is hard because of the harsh chemicals. So I have to find high zinc oxide in sunscreens/sunblock.

This Dr mercola sunscreen work. But it’s pricey for a small bottle and it’s very bulky texture to spread evenly onto skin. It’s like chalk and you look like a pale ghost with chalky residue all over yourself. It’s sorta embarrassing 😅. But does protect against burns and you tan safely.

[SphynxUK]

Oh yeah I’ve used those types. No more though. I use Neutrogena 100+ which so far I can tolerate. And it’s dry too, so no stickyness. I can only get it from the US so it’s very costly for just one 3oz tube 🙄

[SandandWaves]

am allergic to sun, in some ways. just need to be careful and not be directly in the sun.

[SphynxUK]

In some ways?

[SandandWaves]

yes, it does stuff to me

[Static_In_The_Attic]

I would miss a lot of things & my solar therapy days as well. I would miss walking on the beach on those perfect sunny days. I would miss watching the sunrise or sunset & instead I would have to watch the moon. I would miss meeting up with family & friends to do outdoor things. I would miss nature walks & roller coasters & so much more.

[Madhatter920]

Hmm... I guess being able to see well when driving in an unfamiliar place. Outside of that, not much, honestly. Food can be delivered, so I'd not be missing out on eating out (except the dining experience which I don't actually care about). I usually go to the store at night because it's less crowded. And I generally prefer being up at night because roads are empty, weather is cool, and everything is quiet.

[TurboKid]

Like vampire? I don't know. Maybe not much. Reminds me of this scene from the end of Castlevania (spoiler alert):

https://www.youtube.com/embed/9UfnOLvnE_I

I didn't care for the show that much but I liked this part a lot.

[crazyish]

I am allergic to the sun. I live in Florida. I still enjoy it and go to the beach. I just suffer😂 meh it's life.

[SphynxUK]

Oh dear!
What condition?
How are you able to go to the beach? And how do you suffer?

[crazyish]

solar urticaria.. I break out in hives almost instantly.. it's super itchy.. they can stay for a few weeks but I take allergy medicine at night and use creams to clear them up.

I use an umbrella and try to limit my time in direct sunlight. But I get headaches and become nauseous also. It sucks, yeah, but I'm used to. I've got kids who love the water lol.

[Still-alive]

I knew you were a vampire!

Jk sorry that sounds bad. I dont get much sun either though but its just cause i stay indoors too much lol

[crazyish]

Yes I'm a 🧛‍♀️ but shhhhhh

[SphynxUK]

@crazyish thanks for the reply. I know all about that, being a fellow vampire! However, I have the other allergy, polymorphic light eruption.

[crazyish]

@SphynxUK haha yes its a pain.. I actually spray tan so I'm not so pale 🙃

Did yours come out of nowhere? Mine didn't start until I was in my early 20s and they said it could go away.. and I've been hoping for that ever since 😂

[humanearth]

My income. I work outdoors. I am a farmer. My life would be ruined

[Aiko_E_Lara]

I always hate the sun and i always avoid it. I'm not quite sure but maybe i will miss not being so extra careful when it comes to sunlight. I would hate wearing long sleeves and hoodie in a hot tropical country

[Minx7282]

Watching the sunrise in the morning, the sunset and those beautiful warm spring days

[AlexaSpeaks]

Nothing
I already have lots of allergies and i deal with it with no medication

[1stranger]

Sunshine.. I would miss my sunshine that warms and illuminates me😊

[John_Doesnt]

I wouldn't miss anything. I stay inside and play video games and program video games all day, so it wouldn't make any difference in my life.

[exitseven]

Walking around outside in the daytime during the summer at the beach.

[jspl90]

put on some sparkle and go find myself a pretty moody girlfriend

[Still-alive]

Going to pools or the beach. Enjoying the view from high up on a sunny day, walking through parks. Lots

[genericname85]

probably vitamin D xD i would have to artificially add that to my diet.

[zagor]

My day to day life probably wouldn't change much...

[jasco]

You die instantly. U be allergic radiation. So living is what I miss

[OfDeath]

The clarity of daylight and the warmth of the sun on a cold morning.

[Better_off_here]

The ability to kiss someone during sunset and or sunrise.

[abhi75757]

I am like a vamp i don't know like sun too much heat

[randomusername321]

Riding motorcycles during sunsets/sunrises

[OlderAndWiser]

The sun.

[OlderAndWiser]

This was a trick question, right?

[NathanDavis]

I already pretend to be allergic to the sun

[TruthBringer]

Being able to go to beautiful beaches

[TommyMountainFigure]

I dunno. Decent Vitamin D levels maybe?

[Aimée__LJ]

Sunbathing and getting a nice tan 😤

[Aakash_Hangargi]

Day, The Vampire Syndrome

[TallAnon]

My life would literally not change.

[SphynxUK]

How so?
My life changes inexplicably during the months I’m affected. Things no one else even considers are a big pain in the arse to say the least.
And I am someone that only goes out when I need to anyway, and can’t often do that from March-early September.

[TallAnon]

I have been outside less than 10 times in the last years.

[MadFella]

I would miss the sun!

[InferiorElegy]

Nothing, absolutely nothing.

[najekim]

Not much since I'm more of a night owl as it is.

[SpaceGalaxy]

Mexico, Tunisia, Greece

[Leavesbound]

Daylight

[HawkPerception]

Life.

[Eleni__03]

Being outside going to the beach.

[belle_kai]

Tanning

[invalid1]

Vitamin D

[Iron_Man]

The daylight

[Dinosaursandanime65]

Thursday’s

[David_Bayer]

Gardening

[Jmmmfi4]

Vitamin D

[littleskittle9090]

the beach