#polymorphous light eruption

Where's my sun allergy folks??

Ayo, since we’re going into a real intense stretch of heat here in the US:

My dermatologist: informing me that due to my sunlight and sunscreen allergy I should try to limit my exposure to sunlight via sensible long-sleeved clothing.

Lmfao this motherfucking doctor wanted to tell me how to treat my case of polymorphous light eruption, which is a skin allergy to the fucking sun (UVA rays). Here’s how it went down: Me: I’m here today because a year ago my doctor told me to come back and get a cortisone shot so that we can prevent a really bad flare up. Him: Okay… But like… Usually the solution is to prepare for the sun, and allow your skin to harden… Or avoid it completely, and cover up. Or use sunscreen. Usually using steroids on the skin isn’t our first option. I’m reluctant to give you the shot… Me: Well it has worked before- Him: Well it could be something else, not PMLE Me: Me: Me: (lmao you’re fucking serious) Me: I’m on triamcinolone for my body and desonide for my face; those are topical steroids. I was diagnosed with PMLE 3-4 years ago, been treated for it since my sophomore year of high school. During that summer I had such a horrible flare up I had to cover my face with a mask in public cause it was so grosteque. I’ve also had this shot twice before, in previous years, because my bodily flare ups were horrible and caused great discomfort, even when treated with triamcinolone. I am always covered up and always wearing sunscreen yet I still have a massive breakout. You still don’t wanna give me the shot? Him: … Okay fine we’ll give it to you this one time.