AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF SUN ALLERGY (SOLAR URTICARIA): A SINGLE CASE STUDY

Background: Sun allergy, also known as solar urticaria, is a rare but difficult-to-treat photo dermatosis,which is characterized by pruritic, erythematous, vesicular eruptions upon sun exposure, with few evidence-based solutions in modern practice.

Materials and Methods:This case examines a 75-year-old male presenting with classic symptoms of sun allergy and food intolerance, managed through an integrative personalized Ayurvedic protocol totreat Pitta Dosha imbalance, Aam (toxin) accumulation, and Srotasam Atipravruti. The Ayurvedic treatment protocol included polyherbal internal and external formulations used along with dietary and lifestyle modifications, with monthly follow-ups for assessment and modification in treatment as per requirement.

Results: Progressive improvement was noted within a month, and the next follow-up showed a reduction in symptom severity, like redness, itching, and burning subsided, ulcerated lesions healed, and sun tolerance improved along with restoration of well-being by six months and maintained through additional follow-up.

Conclusion: Personalized Ayurvedic management targeting Dosha balance and Strotas clearing, and Ama (toxin) detoxification provided significant relief in the case of sun allergy.