Why does solar allergic dermatitis occur? ——Hot spot analysis and prevention guide in the past 10 days
Recently, as the intensity of ultraviolet rays increases in summer, "solar allergic dermatitis" has become a hot topic on social platforms. According to health self-media data, the volume of related discussions increased by 47% compared with the previous month. This article will combine hotspot data from the entire network to analyze the causes and countermeasures of this phenomenon.
1. Whole network popularity data tracking (last 10 days)

| Platform | Amount of related topics | Hot search highest ranking | core concerns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 128,000 items | 9th place | #SunscreenAllergy#, #光sensitivityfoodlist# | |
| Douyin | 320 million views | No. 5 on the health list | After-sun first aid tutorial, medical repair products |
| little red book | 14,000 notes | Search hot words TOP3 | Physical sun protection equipment evaluation, sensitive skin care |
| Zhihu | 876 questions | Science topic list | Pathogenesis, drug interactions |
2. Three major causes of solar allergic dermatitis
1.Abnormal UV intensity
Meteorological data shows that the UV index in June this year was 1.8 levels higher on average than the same period in previous years, and in some areas it reached a maximum of 12 levels (extreme intensity) in a single day.
2.Exposure to photosensitive substances
High-risk substances mentioned in popular discussions include:
| Category | typical substances | Amount of related discussions |
|---|---|---|
| Cosmetics | Alcohol-based sunscreen/retinoic acid skin care products | 56,000+ |
| medicine | Tetracycline/quinolone antibiotics | 23,000+ |
| food | Celery/Citrus/Mango | 41,000+ |
3.Damaged skin barrier
Excessive cleansing, acid application and other skin care methods lead to thinning of the stratum corneum, and the number of discussions on related topics in the beauty section has increased by 89% monthly.
3. Popularity ranking of prevention and treatment plans
| measures | Implementation points | Netizen adoption rate |
|---|---|---|
| hard sunscreen | UPF50+ sun protection clothing/sunglasses | 72% |
| drug prevention | Hydroxychloroquine (prescription required) | 18% |
| Period management | Avoid going out between 10:00-16:00 | 65% |
| Emergency treatment | 3:1 boric acid water wet compress | 41% |
4. Latest suggestions from experts (updated in June)
1.Hierarchical protection principle
Grade I (slight redness and itching): Use physical sunscreen containing zinc oxide
Grade II (edema rash): Oral antihistamine + cold spray treatment
Grade III (blister ulceration): emergency dermatology treatment is required
2.Detection and warning
The number of searches for the photopatch test launched by the Dermatology Department of a tertiary hospital has increased by 210% week-on-week, and it can detect 40 common photosensitizers.
3.Nutritional aid
The sales of vitamin B3 (niacinamide) supplements on e-commerce platforms increased by 156% monthly, and it has been clinically proven to enhance light tolerance.
5. Special reminder
Recently, many cases of "sunscreen spray burns" have attracted attention. The State Food and Drug Administration reminds: aerosol products containing dimethyl ether are easy to explode when exposed to open flames, and should be kept away from fire sources when using them.
It can be seen from the analysis that the prevention and treatment of solar allergic dermatitis requiresEnvironmental monitoring + personal protection + medical interventionThree-dimensional linkage. It is recommended that high-risk groups regularly adjust their protection strategies through the "UV Index Forecast" applet (official data from the Meteorological Bureau).
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