"Five Side Effects Of Too Much Sun" - Cassie Shortsleeve
Warmer weather and sunny days associated with summer can also bring some uncomfortable side effects, like skin that just won’t stop itching or painful burns that leave us wishing we had reapplied our sunscreen. There are weird ways your body reacts from too much sun; one can be itchy uncomfortable bumps. This is known as polymorphous light eruption. “You might notice anything from bumps to hives after a long day in the sun. But most commonly, you’d see red or pink itchy bumps on your arms, chest, and legs,” said Melissa K. Levin, MD, clinical instructor of dermatology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Another weird side effect of too much sun can be heat exhaustion. “When the body has inadequate electrolytes, your muscles feel weak due to inadequate hydration,” said Shanna Levine, MD, instructor of medicine and general internal medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, “This results in muscle cramping, a faint but fast heart rate, and lightheadedness.”
- Melissa K. Levin, MD, Clinical Instructor, Dermatology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
- Shanna Levine, MD, Instructor, Medicine, General Internal Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai