Skin Conditions
Solar urticaria
Moderate
ICD-10: L56 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: सूर्य पित्ती · தமிழ்: சூரிய தடிப்பு · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಸೂರ್ಯನ ಉರ್ಟಿಕೇರಿಯಾ · తెలుగు: సూర్యుని అలర్జీ · বাংলা: সূর্য আর্টিকারিয়া · मराठी: सौर पित्ती · ગુજરાતી: સૂર્યપ્રકાશ અલર્જી
About this condition
Solar urticaria is a rare allergic reaction where hives or itchy welts appear on the skin within minutes of sun exposure. The rash typically develops on areas directly exposed to sunlight and may fade within hours of moving to shade. People with this condition need to take sun protection measures and may require antihistamines for symptom relief.
Common symptoms
hives after sun exposure
itchy skin rash
welts on sun-exposed skin
burning sensation on skin
redness
When to see a doctor: if symptoms are severe or do not improve with sun avoidance
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | सूर्य पित्ती · धूप से पित्ती · सूरज से एलर्जी · धूप से त्वचा रोग |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | சூரிய தடிப்பு · வெயில் அலர்ஜி · சூரிய ஒவ்வாமை · வெயில் படை |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಸೂರ್ಯನ ಉರ್ಟಿಕೇರಿಯಾ · ಬಿಸಿಲ ಅಲರ್ಜಿ · ಬಿಸಿಲಿನ ತುರಿಕೆ · ಸೂರ್ಯನ ರಾಶ್ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | సూర్యుని అలర్జీ · ఎండ దద్దుర్లు · సోలార్ ఉర్టికేరియా · ఎండ అలర్జీ |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | সূর্য আর্টিকারিয়া · রোদে অ্যালার্জি · রোদে চুলকানি · সূর্যের ফুসকুড়ি |
| Marathi (मराठी) | सौर पित्ती · सूर्याचा ऍलर्जी · उन्हातील पुरळ · सोलर अर्टिकेरिया |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | સૂર્યપ્રકાશ અલર્જી · સોલર અર્ટિકેરિયા · ધૂપથી ખંજવાળ · સૂરજની ફોલ્લીઓ |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Solar urticaria?
hives after sun exposure, itchy skin rash, welts on sun-exposed skin, burning sensation on skin, redness.
When should I see a doctor?
if symptoms are severe or do not improve with sun avoidance
Is Solar urticaria common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Solar urticaria?
Severity is classified as Moderate. if symptoms are severe or do not improve with sun avoidance.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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