I'm of northern European ancestry with dark hair and eyes. I've always loved being outdoors- I had landscaping jobs a couple of summers. I'm from Canada so it's been very seasonal. Most springs I would sunburn a bit but the red would turn to a tan and wouldn't peel much if at all. I moved to the US a few years ago and have had no problems, even as a dog walker in a much hotter climate.
Travelling the last few days I spent some time on the beach in the sun and noticed I've become sun intolerant. The arm that was getting the most sun in the car just ACHED and I felt a strong instinct to cover it like I had never experienced (usually I realize I'm sunburned hours afterwards). It ached to the bone. I brought some aloe "sun care" gel just in case and applied it the next couple days. My skin peeled instantly (though it wasn't itchy) and I became incredibly chilled and feverish. I was sick the last two days with extreme digestive discomfort that I won't get in to >.>
I looked up supplements and meds that could make someone photosensitive and none of them fit the bill (no history of acne meds, antihistamines, etc.) The only real difference is I really mega-dosed vitmain d over the winter (10,000 IU/day, first just D3 then a D3 with K2) and started eating dairy for the first time in a decade. (I never supplemented calcium even though I wasn't eating dairy). My arthritis/back pain issues have been getting better since reintroducing dairy and carbs coming from a carnivore diet. I have admittedly been going hog on dairy, I get a gallon of raw milk per week and eat lots of cheese and ice cream (probably too much). I've stopped vitamin d supplementation since the start of spring.
I have also been experimenting with pregnenolone, progest-E, desiccated bovine thyroid and low dose dhea for help with weight loss and hormonal issues. I also take magnesium citrate pretty regularly. I love gelatiny soup and supplement with collagen and glycine, though not consistently.
So I am wondering why the sudden sensitivity?
Beyond that, what do you recommend for skin care? I have read some people like using coconut oil. Anything I can use to help skin heal/prevent sun damage?
Thanks!
Travelling the last few days I spent some time on the beach in the sun and noticed I've become sun intolerant. The arm that was getting the most sun in the car just ACHED and I felt a strong instinct to cover it like I had never experienced (usually I realize I'm sunburned hours afterwards). It ached to the bone. I brought some aloe "sun care" gel just in case and applied it the next couple days. My skin peeled instantly (though it wasn't itchy) and I became incredibly chilled and feverish. I was sick the last two days with extreme digestive discomfort that I won't get in to >.>
I looked up supplements and meds that could make someone photosensitive and none of them fit the bill (no history of acne meds, antihistamines, etc.) The only real difference is I really mega-dosed vitmain d over the winter (10,000 IU/day, first just D3 then a D3 with K2) and started eating dairy for the first time in a decade. (I never supplemented calcium even though I wasn't eating dairy). My arthritis/back pain issues have been getting better since reintroducing dairy and carbs coming from a carnivore diet. I have admittedly been going hog on dairy, I get a gallon of raw milk per week and eat lots of cheese and ice cream (probably too much). I've stopped vitamin d supplementation since the start of spring.
I have also been experimenting with pregnenolone, progest-E, desiccated bovine thyroid and low dose dhea for help with weight loss and hormonal issues. I also take magnesium citrate pretty regularly. I love gelatiny soup and supplement with collagen and glycine, though not consistently.
So I am wondering why the sudden sensitivity?
Beyond that, what do you recommend for skin care? I have read some people like using coconut oil. Anything I can use to help skin heal/prevent sun damage?
Thanks!